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Los Angeles Athletic Club

October 8, 2010 by Dave4 Comments

We recently stayed at the Los Angeles Athletic Club (a private membership only club but with hotel rooms available to the general public - the first private club in Los Angeles, founded 1880). We stay in a fair amount of National mid to higher end chain hotels and it is very refreshing to find a hotel such as this one with its uniqueness, elegance and history. As soon as we arrived we shot up to the rooftop for some relaxation with a cold one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Bicycle, Fashion, History, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Mississippi, Spa, Sports, Tallest Building, Train Travel, Walking tour

Another fantastic trip to LA and the OC!

October 6, 2010 by Dave10 Comments

One of the highlights of this latest trip was re-visiting Universal Studios (and experiencing lighter than normal traffic on the infamous freeways). One new attraction to me was the Ifly experience located in the "citywalk" which leads to the main entrance. This is a "vertical wind tunnel" which for $40 and 2 mins of your time (after waiting in line and undergoing a short instruction session) you can "fly"! Put on a flight suit, goggles and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Art, Freeways, Traffic, Universal Studios

A Visit to Francis Ford Coppola Winery

September 5, 2010 by Dave6 Comments

A few days ago we made the trek up to see the progress on the Francis Ford Coppola Winery in northern Sonoma County - about 1 hour and 20 minutes north of San Francisco California (with good traffic). While the focus is on the wine here there is actually quite a bit to explore on the property - 2 large pools, a restaurant, of course a movie collection, several tasting bars, bocce courts etc. The pools opened sometime this fall and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Wine, North America · Tagged: America, California, Mountain Climbing, Restaurants, San Francisco, Sonoma, Traffic, Trekking, Wine Tasting

Death Valley’s Heat Window opens

July 21, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

We are in that window again, the one time per year where you have a shot at experiencing the most extreme temperatures Death Valley has to offer. Typically years after higher rainfalls see the hottest temperatures in the valley. However this year has been disappointingly cold in the valley - below 110 for a few days, in mid July - whats UP? We are backed up on upcoming trips but we are trying to squeeze a camping trip to Furnace Creek sometime … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Death Valley

Back from LA

June 11, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Just got back from the City of Angels. Had the Natural History museum exhibits all to myself - 1st Friday of every month open late, live bands setup shop and food - and some of the southlands pre-eminent professors and researchers give lectures, setup right among the exhibits. Def a highlight. Amazing gold and gem collection. World's largest known Ammonites. I felt like Ben Stiller in the Night of the Museum...well without the displays coming to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Art, Esotouric, Food and Wine, Hiking, History, Los Angeles, Museum, Natural History, New York City, Restaurants, Shopping Mall

Off to the City of Angels…again :)

June 2, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

I'm off to LA in a day or two for a week of fun and researching more content for my quickly growing Los Angeles article and maybe sell some of my Freeways of Los Angeles books! There is NEVER a shortage of anything to do in the LA area and this trip will be no exception. The Annenberg Space for Photography has a large exhibit on Water until mid June - so will squeeze this in. Then going to hang out near downtown with one of the Esotouric … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Bus Travel, Esotouric, Freeways, History, Los Angeles, Museum, Natural History, Photography, Studio Tours

The “Big Island”

May 10, 2010 by Dave1 Comment

I'll be exploring the big island of Hawaii next week - will def be hitting some beaches, farmer's markets for tropical fruit and driving to the top of Maua Kea. Does anyone have any suggestions for what else to see - secluded beaches or other attractions. Thanks :) ~ Dave … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Beach, Hawaii, Markets, Tropical Fruit

Adventure Travel Expo, LA

February 5, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Next week I'm heading down to the annual Travel and Adventure Show in Los Angeles. Looking forward to making some new contacts and hopefully new partnerships for Dave's Travel Corner. Stay posted! If your in the LA area the weekend of February 13th and 14th stop on by. Visit: www.travelshows.com ~ Dave … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Los Angeles

Eastern Sierra Nevada

September 1, 2009 by DaveLeave a Comment

Just returned from California's great "eastern side" - entire length of the Owens Valley from Mono in the north to Lone Pine in the south and everything in between. Springtime is a great time of the year to be in this part California. Parts of these Articles revised based upon this latest trip: Bishop - Mammoth & Vicinity - Mt. Whitney This is a full body down suit made by Mountain Hardware used for sumitting 8000 meter peaks. I gave it a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Africa, California, Death Valley, Nevada, Sierra Nevada

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