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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

Jamaica Trip, Blogger Interviews

July 20, 2010 by Dave1 Comment

What a trip! Check out this video to hear some of the trip attendees describe their experiences in Jamaica, including yours truly! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Jamaica

Festival of Fruit 2010, Los Angeles Chapter

July 20, 2010 by Dave1 Comment

I am a member of the California Rare Fruit Growers Society and have been off an on since college. This is a great organization that promotes and educates the public about growing tropical fruit, gardening and other outdoor activities related to agriculture. There are a number of regional chapters in the state, all of whom hold regular meetings. Every year there is a Festival of Fruit which rotates among the states' chapters. This year the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Wine · Tagged: California, Festival, Los Angeles, Tropical Fruit

Filming the fun!

July 18, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Were being filmed as we go! Check out these Jamaica tourism clips from the past few days. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Jamaica

Jamaica Island Photos

July 17, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

We had a full day of touring in the Montego Bay region of Jamaica - highlights included exploring the rest of Secrets Wild Orchid Resort, Chukka Caribbean Adventures (high speed Dog Sled Ride), and the Ocho Rios (a fantastic water soaking climb up the steep river walls from the ocean into the rainforest). See some of our photos below: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Art, Caribbean, Jamaica, Mountain Climbing, Ocho Rios, Rainforest, Resort

The Secret is Out!

July 16, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

I'm currently staying at Secret's Wild Orchid Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica on a trip sponsored by the Tourism Bureau of Jamaica. This resort is completely new having only opened about 2.5 months ago. I have been totally transported in a matter of hours to a magical paradise on the island of Jamaica. We hit the Barracuda bar for a tropical drink which was then carried steps away to the beach where our buffet dinner was awaiting under … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Beach, Culinary travel, Drinking, Jamaica, Paradise, Resort, Restaurants, Spa

Family Winemakers Tasting

July 14, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

I go to this tasting every year (always held in August - SF, or February, Pasadena), at the Festival Pavilion in Fort Mason in San Francisco. This is the premiere tasting for small family owned California producers. This is always a popular event and I recommend showing up early. The original tasting in 1991 featured 46 wineries; the 2010 tasting will have over 325 wineries! Event Details: Sunday August 22nd, 3-6pm Festival Pavilion, Fort … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Food & Wine · Tagged: Animal Rescue, California, Festival, Pasadena, San Francisco

Jamaica Trip!

July 14, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Just returned stateside from western Africa - have several days to recover and then off to Jamaica tomorrow! A plethora of activities await on this Caribbean island nation and I will be posting updates here over the next few days. Looking forward to some hot Caribbean sunshine! Have you been to Jamaica before? I'd love to hear some of your favorite recommendations both for outdoor activities as well as restaurants. Definitely looking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Africa, Caribbean, Jamaica, Restaurants

Converter Collection

July 13, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Here is a collection of some of the converters, adaptors, usb, solar chargers and other small electronic devices that have served us well during our trips. This is becoming quite the collection! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel Gear ·

Photos & Video

July 11, 2010 by Dave2 Comments

I've put some photos online from the trip so far: Ghana: www.davestravelcorner.com/photography/gallery/international/ghana Cote d'Ivoire: www.davestravelcorner.com/photography/gallery/international/cote-divoire Here is a video I shot from my time volunteering at YCC Ghana. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Art, Ghana, Photography, YCC Ghana

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