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Iraq: Is it Really that Bad? Documentary from Matador Network Highlights Travel to the Country

May 1, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Matador Network has released a new documentary today titled Iraq: Is it Really That Bad? Filmmaker Reinier van Oorsouw takes a road trip through multiple regions in Iraq, uncovering whether the country's reputation matches reality. The film's release marks the 22nd anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq on March 19, 2003. From the vibrant streets of Erbil in Kurdistan to Baghdad's bustling culture, van … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Afghanistan, American Airlines, Antarctica, Bridges, California, Culinary travel, Culture, Film, Food and Wine, Iran, Iraq, Markets, Road Trip, San Francisco, Technology, Wildlife

The World’s Most (and Least) Powerful Passports in 2025 — Henley & Partners

January 8, 2025 by DaveLeave a Comment

Singapore reclaims its crown as the most powerful passport in the world with visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide, leaving Japan as runner-up with a score of 193, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, which ranks all the world’s 199 passports according to the number of destinations they can access without a prior visa, and is based on exclusive official data from the International Air Transport Association … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Afghanistan, America, Asia, Australia, Belgium, Britain, Canada, China, Denmark, England, France, Germany, History, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway

PAX AGRICULTURA ‘Peace Through Agriculture’ Event, Napa Valley

August 1, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

On the last day of July in 2024, a gathering at the gorgeous Castellucci Estate in the heart of Napa Valley honored Roots of Peace founder and the 2023 World Food Prize Laureate and 2024 Nobel Peace Prize nominee, Heidi Kuhn. Distinguished keynote speakers included Heidi Kuhn, Marcus Nobel of the Nobel Peace Prize Family and S.F. Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk. Guests were treated to stories of Kuhn's work and were introduced to the new CEO … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Afghanistan, Art, Cambodia, Cruising, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, History, Music, Napa Valley, San Francisco, Vietnam, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

A Visit to Khujand in Tajikistan

May 1, 2024 by Dave2 Comments

Trying to find a shared taxi in Tashkent for the ride to Oybek on the Tajikistan border turned into an effort in futility. After getting directions where to go from my hotel and after a 35-minute drive I arrived at the provided destination to discover an empty parking lot. Walking over to one of the nearby metro stops I asked one of the officers in Russian using Google translate and she then directed me to another metro stop another 30+ minutes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Afghanistan, Animal Rescue, Art, California, Greece, Iran, Journey, Museum, Taxi, Walking tour

A House in the Skye by Amanda Lindhout & Sara Corbett

May 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Once Amanda got a taste of wanderlust she was hooked as inevitably happens to travelers and explorers. She began working as a waitress, saving her tips so she could travel the world. And she did, to far reaching places such as Latin America and Southeast Asia. But she wanted more, more adventure, more experiences more exploration. So she began to travel to countries in the midst of wars including Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan and Syria. As others … [Read more...]

Filed Under: International Books · Tagged: Afghanistan, America, Asia, Iraq, Wanderlust

From the World’s Smallest Classroom to the Oscars – Interview with Pawo Choyning Dorji, Producer, Director and Writer of “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”, the Nominee for Best International Feature Film at the 94th Academy Awards

March 31, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang6 Comments

When I first contacted Pawo Choyning Dorji about two months ago, “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom” - his directorial debut had been shortlisted for the Best International Feature in the 94th Academy Awards. He told me he did not expect the film could go this far to the Oscars. But, sometimes the most unexpected thing happens when you least expect it. Lunana was not only on the shortlist, it successfully made it through to the top five … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Afghanistan, Art, Australia, Culture, Desert, Drinking, Europe, Fashion, Festival, Film, Himalayas, History, India, Interview, Japan, Journey, Korea, London, Markets, Mountain Climbing

Dave’s Travel Corner Celebrates Milestone Year, 25 Years of Traveling and Writing

March 21, 2022 by Dave6 Comments

The Site In December 1996 I began a very rudimentary travel site called Dave's Travel Corner in anticipation of what would be a life changing college sponsored trip to Nepal. It was my first major international trip and was the direct inspiration for building a travel centered lifestyle focused around creating content for this travel site. I experienced cultural and religious activities completely foreign to me including bodies being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Afghanistan, Airport, Andes, Animal Rescue, Antarctica, Art, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, California, Canada, Caribbean, Costa Rica, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, El Salvador, Fishing, Food and Wine, Freeways

Red Platoon by Clinton Romesha

March 1, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

Written first hand by Medal of Honor recipient, Romesha details one of the most intense firefights during the war against the Taliban in Afghanistan. Part of the Black Knight Troops in 2009 ordered to shutdown the most remote US base in Afghanistan, Command Outpost (COP) Keating. Located at the bottom of a canyon, surrounded by steep hillsides in all direction, this camp was constantly the target of attacks by Taliban fighters. However the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Action Books · Tagged: Afghanistan, Canyon, Food and Wine

Destination Guide to Uzbekistan

July 31, 2019 by Preethi Chandrasekhar8 Comments

The word Uzbekistan itself carries an air of mystery about it. When I told people I was traveling to Uzbekistan, they exclaimed "Uzbekiwhere?!" and then followed that up by "Is it safe?!"  Uzbekistan IS bordered by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, countries that are not very well known in the West. So I suppose the "safe" question was fair enough! I'm here to give you the 411 on this destination and hopefully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Afghanistan, Airport, Architecture, Art, Asia, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Dessert, Drinking, Food and Wine, Garden, India, Internet, Iran, Istanbul, Mosque, Museum, Music, Passport

British and American passports slide down global rankings as 2019 index is published

June 1, 2019 by DaveLeave a Comment

British and American passport holders may be concerned to hear that the value of their passports has slipped down the global rankings, with both citizenships sliding a number of places in the 2019 Nomad Passport Index. According to the annual research carried out by the leading offshore consulting firm Nomad Capitalist, Luxembourg citizens have the best passport in the world for the second year running. Its citizens are able to travel to 186 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Afghanistan, America, Belgium, Cyprus, England, Europe, France, Free Travel, Greece, Hong Kong, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Lifestyle, Luxembourg, Passport, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden

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