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...]
Holland America Love Letters to Alaska Contest
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 Love Letters to Alaska contest, free to enter for all … [Read more...]
Notes from a Traveler + Kyoto Experiences
I am everywhere and I am nowhere I am a spirit animal I change my soul with my intentions. I am a traveler And I am a lover I flow with the winds But am led by my internal compass. I am most alive when I am on the road. The thrill of always moving - never having more then a general plan, letting things unfold as they do, in the moment, is often how I travel. Its a great way to be open to unexpected experiences - letting each … [Read more...]
Why do I Climb Mountains?
For years I have wondered why I am obsessed about climbing mountains and being at high altitude. It has been difficult to answer. The obvious reason and it is very true, is the stunning visual beauty. But beyond that I never had an answer. And logically it makes no sense. All the hardships. The suffering from altitude sickness. And there has been loads of this over the years. And the ever present danger. One time we were high up on Rainier - … [Read more...]
Electric Mobility Scooters for Travel
What are mobility scooters? Mobility scooters are personal electric vehicles designed to aid the mobility-impaired. They're design to emulate the mobility of wheelchairs, but are usually utilized by people capable of a certain level of personal freedom. They are generally known as Electric Conveyance Vehicles (ECVs) or Power Operated Vehicles (POVs). Non-electric mobility scooters are less common, sometimes used by the 50-60% of wheelchair users … [Read more...]
All-in Tickets from KLM Airlines
I have flown my share of budget airlines (mostly in Europe as they are often reasonably priced and quick way around the continent) but you always get what you pay for: a basic seat, very limited carry-on luggage allowances and generally no food or drink. Often the flights are to secondary airports that aren't always central to your final destination. While these in continent flights are typically only a few hours at most, there are certainly also … [Read more...]
2017 Twitter Feed Schedule
I was bumming around the island of Gozo in the Mediterranean earlier this year and found myself swimming in a private bay on the north side of the island. While splashing around in the relaxing waters I thought to myself it might be nice to spend a month highlighting some of my interests in travel on my Twitter account - dedicating one month to each topic. I thought a bit more about this and by the time I reached the rocky shores I had … [Read more...]
Maintaining a List of 4,000+ In English Domain Name Travel Blog Directory
When travel blogging started to slowly take off in 2005/2006 I created a separate category for it in my already existing links directory. I added a links directory to my site in the late 1990's although it was much smaller and all html coded by hand back then. It gives me a way to keep track and reference when I need to, on a large scale, the many different facets of the travel industry. It is impressive how many travel blogs there are and … [Read more...]
Why Are Personal Trips Interesting?
If you are used to traveling in larger groups, it is time to consider an alternative type of travel; a private tour with a guide. With a private guide you can customize the type of tour you like including it's duration, route, mode of transport, and pace among other options. Consider this well-known image: a man with a flag or a sign in his raised hand leads a string of camera toting tourists. This is one way to see a city. However, your … [Read more...]
What to Wear When Skiing
With the ski season now in full swing, you may be looking to get in on the action. Before you hit the slopes though, you’ll need to know what to wear. If you’re wearing the correct clothing you’ll feel much more prepared, meaning you’ll enjoy the experience a lot more! Dressing in layers is far more effective than wearing a couple of warm items. Although it may sound easier and more practical to just wear a thick jumper and an insulated … [Read more...]
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