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Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America

July 1, 2022 by Dave2 Comments

One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, due to its vast geographical distances, remote landscapes and rugged coastal beauty. Our Alaskan Inside Passage cruise was on the Holland America Eurodam, a ship whose inaugural sail was in 2008. We first cruised on this particular ship in 2015 in the Caribbean. One certainly becomes spoiled, merely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alaska, America, Art, British Columbia, Caribbean, Cruising, Culture, Drinking, England, Food and Wine, Glacier, Helicopter, Mountain Climbing, Music, North America, Oyster, Restaurants, Romantic, Sailing, Saloon

My Highlights of a Visit to Cap Haitien, Haiti

June 1, 2022 by Dave2 Comments

Nonstop flights leave from Miami to Cap Haitien daily (only about an hour and 45 minutes) and the small airport is located only about 20 minutes from town. Arriving in the heat of the day it was a short walk to the entrance to the airport where musicians were jamming some local flavors. A quick breeze through customs (helped by the fact I was the first one off the plane), no luggage to pickup and I was soon outside of the airport where my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Beach, Caribbean, Culture, Drinking, Fishing, Food and Wine, France, Italy, Markets, Mountain Climbing, Music, Resort, Restaurants, Sand, Seafood, Snorkel

Searching for the Soul of Cartagena, Colombia

May 1, 2022 by Dave3 Comments

Darkness has fallen in Cartagena and the buzzing sounds of the motor bikes with their bright lights passing constantly are rattling my senses. I am now wandering the busy streets searching for the soul of this city. I'm pretty sure I've found it inside the city walls of old Cartagena. I soon spot paintings of people smoking cigars hanging on the walls inside a building; the interior immediately appeals to me from the curb so I enter the dimly lit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: South America · Tagged: America, Art, Coffee, Colombia, Drinking, Ice Cream

Dave’s Travel Corner Celebrates Milestone Year, 25 Years of Traveling and Writing

March 21, 2022 by Dave5 Comments

The Site In December 1996 I began a very rudimentary travel site called Dave's Travel Corner in anticipation of what would be a life changing college sponsored trip to Nepal. It was my first major international trip and was the direct inspiration for building a travel centered lifestyle focused around creating content for this travel site. I experienced cultural and religious activities completely foreign to me including bodies being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Afghanistan, Airport, Andes, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Art, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, California, Canada, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, El Salvador, Fishing, Food and Wine, Freeways

Holland America Love Letters to Alaska Contest

March 5, 2022 by Dave2 Comments

Have you ever wanted to visit Alaska? Perhaps cruise the Inside Passage? Here is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Recently I was approached by Holland America to get the word out about a fun contest which runs through March 15, 2022. In celebration of 75 years of Alaska exploration (the first cruise company to offers cruises in Alaska and the Yukon), Holland America is hosting a www.LoveLettersToAlaska.com contest, free to enter for all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Alaska, America, Art, Canada, Chennai, Cruising, Denali, Hot springs, Wildlife

Isn’t it Time you Treated Yourself to one of These? A Caribbean Cruise with Celebrity Cruises

February 1, 2022 by Dave2 Comments

A gentle breeze blows, not even strong enough to knock over a nearby empty can of ginger beer. I lie alone floating face up in a hot tub on the upper deck in the middle of the Caribbean ocean cruising on a 10-night tour of the Eastern Caribbean on Celebrity Cruises Millennium watching wispy clouds float by; I realize that I have not reached a blissful state of relaxation like this in nearly the past two years. Being back on the water, feels very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Art, Beach, Beer, Caribbean, Celebrity, Cruising, Food and Wine, Lifestyle, Massage, Restaurants, Sailing, Spa, Wine Tasting

A Quick Visit to Detroit, Michigan

January 1, 2022 by Dave3 Comments

I've been fortunate to have visited this city twice in the past 2 years. The first time was in May 2020 and like the other major U.S. cities I visited in the early to mid part of 2020, it was a 'ghost town'. Returning this year, it was nice to see some life back in the downtown area. There is no other city like this in the U.S. - its heyday was decades ago, being built as a result of being the site of the early manufacturing of one of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Casino, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Freeways, Michigan, Music, Paradise, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spa, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

A Memorable Trip to Florida

December 1, 2021 by Dave4 Comments

During cold weather, its like one is always tightly wound. Constantly holding their breath. During warm weather, one can exhale and the mood brightens immediately. It was a welcome relief to arrive back in Florida after the bone chilling artic cold I experienced in the northern states on this same trip. After a stop in Jacksonville to visit a friend's daughters restaurant (The Town Hall) for a delicious meal. I made a last minute reservation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Bangkok Thailand, Drinking, Florida, Music, Restaurants, Wine Tasting

A Wine Focused Visit to France

November 1, 2021 by Dave3 Comments

One of the most memorable vineyards in all of my travels is the tiny vineyard at the Bordeaux Airport - because whenever I see this vineyard I know I'm within a short drive to some of the most coveted terroir on the planet. And in all my travels around the globe - its not like I've seen very many vineyards planted at airports! The few people on my flight scattered as soon as we landed; I took full advantage of a totally empty airport to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airport, Art, Beach, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Riviera, Tahiti, Traffic, Vineyards, Walking tour, Wine Tasting

An Unexpected Night in Cabo San Lucas

October 1, 2021 by Dave2 Comments

The rooftop edges over dramatically - at its most precipitous drop, one would fall maybe 10 feet if they weren't careful. There is no railing guarding the edge of the roof leading to the steps to the lower level. But one afternoon a gentleman showed up with his portable welder and began welding together a metal railing before ultimately installing it. We began chatting - his initial questions were about politics. Always a hook conversation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Baja California, California, Country Music, Drinking, Food and Wine, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Mexico, Music, Restaurants, Seafood, Walking tour

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