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2019 Dave’s Travel Corner Travel Essay Contest

February 24, 2019 by Dave13 Comments

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONTEST WINNERS! 1. Matt Scott: Trans-Siberian Railway http://www.davestravelcorner.com/journals/destination-asia/time-spent-on-the-trans-siberian-railway/ 2. Abdul Rastagar: CicLAvia -When LA Ditches the Car http://www.davestravelcorner.com/journals/destination-north-america/ciclavia-when-la-ditches-the-car/ 3. Mi West: By A Single Thread … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Art, Asia, Bicycle, Couples Travel, Culture, Drinking, Eco Tourism, Europe, Food and Wine, Passport, Urban Travel, Wine Tasting

Jet Skiing the Chao Praya River, Bangkok

April 10, 2017 by Dave12 Comments

While on a boat cruise on the Chao Praya River recently I thought to myself "wouldn't it be cool to jump on a jet ski and zip past all these temples, river boat barges, long tail boats, ferry boats, river cruise boats and anything else that commonly floats past the banks of Bankok". A search yielded no results other then one - a tour offered by a local named Many who mentioned a stop at a jet ski center, marina and restaurant. She offered a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Bridges, Cruising, Culinary travel, Eco Tourism, Home Stay, Restaurants, Ski Trip

2014 Dave’s Travel Corner Travel Essay Contest

March 22, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

(6/1/14) Entry is free! Looking to share your travels with others? Do you enjoy writing? Look no further. Dave's Travel Corner is holding its annual travel essay writing contest. Enter and have the possibility of winning prizes as well as gain additional exposure for your writing. Please see below for details. Please include your email address or some form of contact information with your submission. This information will not be posted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Couples Travel, Culture, Eco Tourism, Food and Wine, Napa Valley, Technology, Travel Writing Contest, Urban Travel, Vineyards, Wine Tasting

Eco tourism in California, Guest Post

March 11, 2013 by Michael E.Leave a Comment

CALIFORNIA, America's leading state on Green Destinations California possesses some of the most innovative green destinations and eco-conservation programs in the United States, as well as the chance to be an eco-friendly visitor. As we all know, probably the biggest favor we can do to the environment is keeping our driving to a bare minimum, and California offers numerous car-free adventures to select from. Touring the state via Amtrak … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Aquarium, Beach, Bicycle, Bus Travel, California, Canyon, Caves, Desert, Dolphin, Eco Tourism, Hiking, Lodge, Los Angeles, Monterey, National Park, Redwoods, River Rafting, Rock climbing

2013 Dave’s Travel Corner Travel Essay Contest

March 1, 2013 by Dave3 Comments

Of all the past travel writing contests, this was the most difficult year to narrow down the entries to the top three winners. We initially selected 11 from over 100 entries. One entry stood out from the others and was the unanimous choice for our top spot. After discussion among the three judges - the three top entries are: Bring Adventure Back to Europe, by Richard Bangs       Without An Address, You Can’t Go Home, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Afghanistan, Africa, America, Chocolate, Couples Travel, Culture, Eco Tourism, Europe, Food and Wine, iPhone, Lodge, Mexico, Napa Valley, New Mexico, Pizza, Portugal, Redwoods, Urban Travel, Virginia, Wine Tasting

Richard Bangs: Global Explorer, Author

October 2, 2011 by DaveLeave a Comment

Richard has enjoyed an enviable travel career - over the past 30 years he's explored much of the world, made a number of first river descents and founded or was an integral part of several major travel companies. Recently we had a chance to ask Richard about his travel philosophy, career accomplishments and recent projects.   Q. Tell us how you became an adventure traveler and what still fuels your appetite for this type of travel? I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Africa, Airport, Canyon, China, Colorado, Costa Rica, Desert, Eco Tourism, England, Germany, Grand Canyon, Hiking, Hong Kong, Kenya, Los Angeles, Mountain Climbing, National Geographic, River Rafting, Road Trip

Trailing the Tiger

February 5, 2006 by Roozbeh GazdarLeave a Comment

So there are destinations and destinations, each offering their distinct USPs. Hot attractions that draw tourists seeking an 'experience; to carry home a trophy to substantiate a battery of travel yarns. But in this craze for acquiring the best seller, our jetsetter often overlooks the finer details - colours that give a place meaning and significance. After all isn't the great thing about travel, the joy of savouring an authentic experience in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Eco Tourism, Food and Wine, India, Jetsetter, Rainforest, Wildlife

India on the Rails

February 5, 2006 by Roozbeh GazdarLeave a Comment

If life is a journey than, in India at least, it chugs along on two parallel steel lines, the railways. No reference here to the local trains of Mumbai, India's commercial capital, where citizens spend a substantial portion of their waking hours commuting increasing distances within ever expanding city-limits. This one is grand - a vast rail network criss-crossing the length and breadth of the country, spanning over plains and rivers, through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Chennai, Culture, Drinking, Eco Tourism, Food and Wine, Harvest, History, India, Journey, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Train Travel, Village, Wildlife

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