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

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]
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]
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]
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]
A Treasured Stay, Ritz Carlton Reserve, Phulay Bay Thailand

One enters this refined state of opulence through a grand entrance - reserved for quiet of which there is plenty of on this property - and a … [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]
Exploring the Wonders of Palau

The island nation of Palau is located about 500 miles east of Manilla in the Philippines and about a 2 hour flight from Guam. A number of … [Read More]
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America

One of the great things about cruising is leaving the logistics to others. Certain destinations are ideally suited to cruises including Alaska, … [Read More]
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]
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]
My Time so far in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

In describing my stay so far to friends and family during the first few days of my travels in San Jose de Cabo, I used the following … [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]
New Orleans

Welcome to Southern Louisiana! Or if you prefer, Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll). Here, in the "south" the people are … [Read More]
Magical Mo’orea – a Stay at the Hilton Mo’orea Lagoon Resort & Spa

Words that come to mind when referring to the island of Mo'orea include ethereal, mysterious, remote, undeveloped and exotic. I've long built up … [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]