Dave's Travel Corner - Seeing the World One Step at a Time

Babak A. Tafreshi, National Geographic Photographer, Explorer, Speaker

Babak Tafreshi is an Iranian-born photographer, science communicator, and dark sky advocate. He is known for his work in astrophotography and … [Read More]
How Living with Strangers Sparked a Filmmaker’s Dream – The Story of Christoph Pehofer

The first time I heard about Couchsurfing was when I visited LA back in 2007. While cruising through the steel and glass of LA's concrete jungle … [Read More]
The Ultimate BMW Driving Experience

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit behind the wheel of a high performance vehicle and try to reach both your limits as a driver and the … [Read More]
Nepal – The Trek

This is a short story about a 12 day trek I took in the Himalayas. This was the trip that turned me on to International travel and was the direct … [Read More]
Julie Stevens – A Model Traveler

Julie Stevens is a published travel writer, blogger, photographer, and YouTube host with an extensive background in the performing arts. She … [Read More]
The Power & Beauty of Sub Saharan Africa

Upon finalizing my flights to South Africa from Bangkok, I told a good friend who has traveled extensively in Africa that I would kiss the … [Read More]
My Personal Experience of Record Breaking Extreme Heat in Death Valley

Similar to the International notice for the Mavericks Surf Competition in Central California, I sent out our annual 48 hour window of notice to … [Read More]
A Crazy Stop in La Paz, Boliva

Upon arriving in South America I entered a very familiar airport, Jorge Chavez International Airport. I lingered in Lima for a refreshing shower … [Read More]
So, Saipan…Surprise Me!

So, Saipan - we heard there wasn't much to see on your small island and our expectations were low after reading a number of negative reviews … [Read More]
Wine Tasting in Myanmar

When traveling abroad, I always seek out wineries whenever possible. To some, going wine tasting in Myanmar might be somewhat of a surprise - an … [Read More]
Los Angeles, CA – Museums

We have personally visited & reviewed the following 130+ Los Angeles and Orange County museums. We spend a lot of time in the City of Angels, … [Read More]
Notes from the latest trip to Bangkok from an Intrepid Traveler

I landed at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok before the sun had even risen. I first landed here in 1996, the first of what would … [Read More]
Paul Salopek, Pulitzer Prize-winning Journalist and Writer

Paul Salopek is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and writer from the US, raised in central Mexico. He has reported globally for the … [Read More]
Getaway Trip, Sonesta Redondo Beach

Needing a break from wine work and with Los Angeles always a relaxing and therapeutic relatively short drive away (with no traffic), I scheduled … [Read More]
A Crazy Day of Dune Bashing in Southern Qatar

I knew our drive out from Doha was going to be interesting as soon as we started our journey to the sand dunes from my hotel. Our driver, a large … [Read More]