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

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]
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 Perfect Vibe, Koh Mak, Thailand

A number of islands in Thailand or beach destinations, especially in the southern part of the country can be over tourist-ed at times and or are … [Read More]
Basecamp Ortelius, Ushuaia to Antarctica Cruise with Oceanwide Expeditions

Oceanwide Expeditions is a pioneer in cruise-based exploration of both Antarctica and the Arctic regions. Based in the Netherlands and with an … [Read More]
Have Thirst, Will Travel, Part 1: Southeast Asia

Call it what you want: The Craft Cocktail Boom. The Mixology Movement. The Mainstreaming of the Fancy Manhattan. The Rise of the Instagrammable … [Read More]
LA Freeways, Los Angeles Freeways

Los Angeles, CA – LA Freeways, Los Angeles Freeways - The freeways of Los Angeles and Orange County. The people of Southern California are in a … [Read More]
Greenland – The World’s Coolest Place

Leaving the comfort of blue skies at 37,000 feet, above a thick cloud layer, we started our slow descent down into Greenland. It was hard to … [Read More]
Lizard Island, Remote Luxury

Arrival You are on a 10-seater looking out of the window. The azure waters glisten out of the side windows with spectacular coral reefs coming … [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]
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 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]
Breathing in the Beauty of Santa Catalina Island

Santa Catalina Island is located between 19 and 22 miles from the mainland. Catalina provides the calm, quiet and the rural contrast to the urban … [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]
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]
Three days in Laos

Day 1 Greetings all from the heart of Laos! I'm writing from Vang Vieng, sort of a Gimmelwald of Laos... in other words the Laotian version of … [Read More]