DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has launched a unique stopover package in partnership with Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) to promote and market Qatar as a destination of choice for international travelers. The program offers transit passengers the opportunity to discover Doha with free luxury hotel stays and complimentary transit visas. The unique offer is part of a broader campaign called +Qatar that aims to encourage all transit passengers to add … [Read more...]
About Dave
http://www.davestravelcorner.com
Dave is an international travel writer and founder of Dave’s Travel Corner, a premier travel resource since 1996. He is well traveled (180 countries & territories); while on the road he enjoys the outdoors, backpacking, mountain climbing, meeting people, and experiencing other cultures.
Combining these interests with his expertise in technology, photography and writing, he shares his adventures on Dave’s Travel Corner and in select media outlets. Dave is most at home in Bangkok, Los Angeles, the Napa Valley or California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
In 2006, he conceived the Napa Wine Project., a challenging endeavor to visit, taste with and extensively write about every winery in Napa Valley, California. He has now completed 1,200+ visits and written reviews of Napa wineries & producers.
His first book titled 'The Freeways of Los Angeles' was published in 2010.
He is a big proponent of experiential travel, valuing experiences far above "things".
Crocasaurus Cove, Darwin Australia – May 2017
This center is located right in downtown Darwin and is conveniently near many restaurants, shopping and hotels. Crocodiles are their focus and these impressive creatures certainly gather their fair share of attention. Some of the largest crocs in the world are on display here - including Bert from the original Crocodile Dundee movie. One of the main attractions is the Cage of Death, the only place in Australia where you can safely dive with … [Read more...]
Maui, by Moon Handbooks
Maui. The name quickly brings to mind the Road to Hana, beaches, surfing and the 10,000 foot volcano, Haleakalā. Long time travel blogger, Kyle of Kyle the Vagabond (who we have followed for numerous years) has written the go-to guide for all things Maui (including Molaka'i and Lan'i). Growing up in Maui, with a passion for exploration - he has a unique and varied perspective of the island that only a local can have. Specific itineraries are … [Read more...]
Non Stop, Vienna to LAX ‘Sound of Austria’ Austrian Air Launch Party
I recently attended a memorable party for the launch of Austrian Airline's new first ever route from Vienna to Los Angeles offering daily (except Sundays). This party was held at a Bel Air mansion tucked away in one of the highest canyons - located at the end of a cul de sac. Cars snaked down the road - we used uber and walked the last 1/3 of a mile. A red carpet entrance greeted us with Austrian Airline flight attendents wearing a color … [Read more...]
Affordable Adventures: Explore Colorado on a Shoestring Budget
DENVER — The thought of a vacation can sometimes be daunting to those not wanting to spend a lot of money, but Colorado is home to many amazing adventures and offerings at a reasonable price, making a Rocky Mountain vacation accessible for everyone. From affordable options in world-class mountain destinations such as Breckenridge and wallet-friendly Denver, to camping in the outdoors surrounded by stunning mountain vistas or lying on the beach at … [Read more...]
Jet Skiing the Chao Praya River, Bangkok
While on a boat cruise on the Chao Praya River recently I thought to myself "wouldn't it be cool to jump on a jet ski and zip past all these temples, river boat barges, long tail boats, ferry boats, river cruise boats and anything else that commonly floats past the banks of Bankok". A search yielded no results other then one - a tour offered by a local named Many who mentioned a stop at a jet ski center, marina and restaurant. She offered a … [Read more...]
Santa Catalina Island California – April 2017
About an hour boat ride (www.catalinaexpress.com) or a 15 minute helicopter ride from the nation's second largest metropolitan region lies the unpopulated Santa Catalina Island. Many people visit for a day but the island offers a plethora of activities to keep one occupied for much longer. Avalon is the largest town on the island with about 3,700 full time residents. In contrast, the second largest and only other town of any size is Two Harbors … [Read more...]
Left Beyond the Horizon by Christopher Many
Most books we receive to review are quickly consumed - easy travel reads. This book is different. It reads at a snail's pace providing insights and food for the reader to digest slowly. It is written as it was traveled - to be absorbed over time rather than finished in a day. Author Many is no stranger to long road trips; at the time this book was first published in Germany in 2011 he had been on the road for nearly 15 years. Taking him on … [Read more...]
Intense Travel, Bangkok
I've spent significant time the past few months updating many of the guides on our site and will spend part of next 6 months doing so - making revisits to various destinations covered on this site. Bangkok is always uniquely challenging to update - simply because of the traffic. I have used motorcycles to get around town before but never to this extent. I call this intense travel - trying to revisit as many places as I possibly can each day, … [Read more...]
Wow Air Announces Chicago as its 10th North American Destination
Iceland’s WOW air to begin service from O’Hare International Airport starting at $99 CHICAGO – WOW air, Iceland’s ultra-affordable transatlantic airline, will begin landing in the Windy City July 2017, with the inaugural flight from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on July 13, 2016. It’s true; Chicagoans will have access to low-fare travel to Iceland, and WOW air’s other European destinations, as of this summer. Tickets from O’Hare to … [Read more...]
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