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Nepal – The Trek

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This is a short story about a 12 day trek I took in the Himalayas. This was the trip that turned me on to International travel and was the direct inspiration for starting Dave’s Travel Corner, i.e., this website. Sometimes people speak of “a trip of a lifetime” – for me, Nepal was that trip. Be prepared to read – this is a long one! We were delayed in the Katmandu airport for some reason. Our guide speculated that someone had paid more money … [Read more...]

Lake Tahoe, CA – Gambling

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We always enjoy going to South Lake Tahoe for some late night gambling. We have had good luck playing the slots at Planet Hollywood. The restaurant there tends to be quite crowded but once you are seated you are surrounded by movie memorabilia. Check out Cindy Crawford's high school yearbook photo. Whenever we are in Tahoe we always frequent Harrah's Hotel and Casino but Montbleu, nearby, is of similar caliber. We have a soft spot for Harrah's as … [Read more...]

Lake Tahoe, CA – Ski Resorts

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Alpine Meadows is located on the North Shore, on Alpine Meadows Road just off of Highway 89. This is one of the top 6 ski resorts in the Tahoe area. This resort is located 6 miles northwest of Tahoe City. Alpine Meadows is known for its long season and its diverse terrain. They have over 100 runs and 12 lifts. Their summit elevation is 8,637 feet with a vertical drop of 1,800 feet. Up until recently they had banned snow boarding but now snow … [Read more...]

Lake Tahoe, CA – Cross Country Skiing

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Spooner Lake is located at Highway 28, just 1/2 mile north of Highway 50. Spooner Lake is located 12 miles southeast of Incline Village. The offer 37 miles of cross country skiing. For more information call PHONE NUMBER (702) 749-5349 www.spoonerlake.com Claire Taappaan Lodge is located on Old Highway 40, three miles east of Soda Springs. There is an exit off of the great I-80. They have been in operation for over 50 years. They offer 7.5 … [Read more...]

Lake Tahoe, CA – Golf Courses

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This website provides information on golfing in the Lake Tahoe area: www.tahoesbest.com/Golf Golf Courses Incline Village Championships Golf Course is located near Incline Village at 955 Fairway Blvd. This course is 18 holes with par being 72. and length is 6910 yards. PHONE NUMBER (775) 832-1144. www.golfincline.com Incline Executive Golf Course is located near Incline Village at Golfers Pass Road off of the Mt. Rose Highway (Hwy … [Read more...]

Lake Tahoe, CA – Accomodation

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The following list of hotels/motels/inns is only a partial one but it provides a wide range of places to stay in the Lake Tahoe area. Cities located near Lake Tahoe are listed with their respective accommodations. The prices below range from the lowest (off season single person) to the highest (holidays and weekends/dbl. person). The room rates will be higher during the winter months because of the ski season. Dave will be sure to provide … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara, CA – City & Regional Parks

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For hiking enthusiasts there are dozens of foothill trails in the Santa Ynez mountains. Maps and information can be obtained from Los Padres National Forest Headquarters located at 42 Aero Camino, in Goleta. Chaucer's Bookstore on State Street (mentioned in the Other Information section) has a number of good books and maps on day hiking in the Santa Barbara area. The Phone Number of the Los Padres National Forest is (805) 683-6711. Some of … [Read more...]

Santa Barbara, CA – Shopping

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We always love to mix a little bit of shopping into our travels, especially in Santa Barbara. The city features numerous boutique shops, historical shopping centers, and galleries. Paseo Nuevo is one of our favorites; it is located between State and Chapala Streets in downtown Santa Barbara. Look for the orange trees planted along the walkways near the entrance to Paseo Nuevo along State Street. Usually there are oranges on the trees and … [Read more...]

San Luis Obispo, CA – Cal Poly State University

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California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly SLO) is located due north of downtown and highway 101. Just look for the concrete "P" stuck on the side of a hill above the campus. This four year college is known for its engineering, agricultural & business schools as well as IT and computer programming degrees. Cal Poly's motto is "Learn by doing." This motto is evident on campus as there are over 350 different clubs and many 'hands on' … [Read more...]

Palm Springs, CA – More Info

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Visitor information centers are located at the Palm Springs Regional airport, the Welwood Murray Memorial Library located downtown, and at 2781 North Palm Canyon Drive. The official Palms Springs Visitors Guide: www.visitpalmsprings.com General www.palmcanyondrive.org the official website for Palm Springs' main street, Palm Canyon Drive www.palmsprings.com Palm Springs meeting planner guide www.palmspringslife.com magazine … [Read more...]

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