(1/9/02) Dave's Travel Corner (DTC) today announced the release of a new online service - ePostcards. These postcards can be sent electronically via email to friends & family. Each postcard is created with a photograph taken by Dave from some of his trips. Each photo is accompanied by a brief description and a link to a related travel article. The ePostcards are entirely customizable. For example you can change the background color, change … [Read more...]
Willow Steakhouse, Jamestown CA – January 2002
Willow Steakhouse Jamestown - When in the historic mining town of Jamestown, California be sure to swagger up to the bar at The Willow Steakhouse, Restaurant & Saloon located at corner of Willow & Main Street. This is an authentic looking western style (gold rush era feel) bar & restaurant with a rich history (be sure to read the history section on their menu). The building dates back to the early 1860's and was named for the willow trees growing … [Read more...]
Visit Costa Rica! – December 2001
Visit Costa Rica - Costa Rica has many natural attractions. Beautiful beaches, mountain ranges, smoking volcanoes, tropical rain & cloud forests & much more await you in this small but very unique Central American Country. Flights originate and leve from San Jose - but don't spend to much time here - the natural world of the country awaits. From the cloud forests of Monteverde containing the often shy but resplendently colored Quetzal to the … [Read more...]
Dave’s Travel Corner Receives Newspaper Publicity, Seattle Times
(11/25/01) Dave's Travel Corner (DTC) has recently received written publicity in the Seattle Times. An article about non-commercial travel related "hobby" web sites appeared in their travel section on November 25, 2001. Please visit the following link in order to read this article: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/travel/134370182_pucci25.html Portions of Dave's select travel articles and commentary appear in a local monthly newspaper … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is thousands of people all wearing the same color shirt on the same day for respect to their King, it is backpackers, it is Khao San Road, it is massage parlors, it is crowds, it is traffic, it is orange robed monks, it is hot, it is humid, it gleams with golden temples, it is medical tourism, it is cheap guest houses, it is some of the best hotels in the world, it is an ever present ebb and flow of life - all day and all night long, it … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand – Weather
Bangkok, Thailand. The temperature in the city remains hot year round although there is certainly seasonal fluctuations in temperature. Most of the year sees high temperatures during the day usually in the low to mid 30 degree Celsius range (90's Fahrenheit) - often accompanied by humidity. Either humidity or heat by itself can be somewhat bearable but when you combine both together it becomes stifling, steamy and sweaty. It should be noted … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand – Temples & Shrines
Bangkok is home to hundreds of gleaming golden temples - many of which are centered around the old part of town and along the banks of the Chao Praya River or along other waterways within the city. Buddhists believe that monks should be ordained on or near water. Some are more memorable than others for a variety of reasons (size, architecture, unique artifacts, unique Buddha statues, location etc). Some of our favorites are indicated by the … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand – Attractions & Activities
Bangkok may not be for everyone. The high heat, humidity, congestion and air pollution may be too much to take for some people. There are so many attractions, including Wats, that a tourist could spend several weeks in Bangkok and still not see everything. It is hard to define the allure of Bangkok. At first glance it is a busy chaotic, polluted city - that is true; it is all of these things. However, once one delves into the history, attractions … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand – Museums
Bangkok is many things to many people, but it is not necessarily a museum town. A number of the museums are fairly dated and fail to provide a fun, educational, modern and engaging atmosphere. However with that said, there are still plenty of good museums to keep one occupied for at least a week if not longer including some rather intriguing, esoteric and hidden away ones. We have visited and reviewed the following 50+ museums in Bangkok. And … [Read more...]
Bangkok, Thailand – Markets
ARTBOX Night Market is a trendy easy to access space, and outdoor market featuring numerous vendors including a strong food presence. originally opened a few years ago as a popup market without any permanent location. Now, open daily from 4pm until midnight at its current permanent home, Chuvit Garden, Sukhumvit 10 Alley. Located a short walk from the closest Skytrain stop of Nana. Popular with youngsters, but not to young - also well frequented … [Read more...]
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