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

Death Valley, CA – Attractions

Death Valley is the largest national park in the lower 48 states; it houses a diversity of natural and human-made attractions. Based on numerous … [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]
A Most Memorable Experience: Swimming with Pigs in the Bahamas

One of the activities synonymous with visiting the Bahamas is swimming with pigs. I have long heard about this, especially during multiple trips … [Read More]
The Magic of Arashan, Kyrgyzstan

Arashan is a trek that gets under your skin; it is a four to five hour hike up a rutted and rough dirt road alongside a raging river. From … [Read More]
Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Marine Scientist and Author

Q. Tell us about yourself. As a marine biologist, what sparked your interest in exploring the relationship between water and our well-being, … [Read More]
Visiting Bagan, Myanmar

Bagan is the land of ancient temples - these stone spires dot the dusty landscape of what is called the Bagan Plains. We are visiting in the … [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]
Myanmar, Lost in Translation

I’m in Myanmar, dining at the home of a local family, being serenaded with a nostalgic playlist of American pop tunes reminiscent of my favorite … [Read More]
A Much Needed Reset at Villa Premiere Boutique Hotel, Puerta Vallarta Mexico

Sometimes you need an escape from it all; whether it be the rigors of a heavy work schedule, cold weather, a change of pace, or new scenery. And … [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]
Exploring the Midwest of the United States of America

I stopped in Chicago, one of my favorite food and wine towns in the entire country. I enjoyed some exceptional wine and food at the Greek … [Read More]
Saudi Sojourn: Adventures in the Desert Kingdom

The temperatures have been warm during my stay in Dammam, ranging from 108 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest parts of the day. I've … [Read More]
Moments on the Road, Guinea Bissau

Look once and you see the dustiness of West Africa - it all blends together - the orange grime that covers everything in the dry season and the … [Read More]
India: Sixty million villages and still counting

How on earth do you cover one billion people and more than five thousand years of history in one short article? I am afraid I won't be able to … [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]