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

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]
Unusual, Odd, Uncomfortable or Unique Stays

Recently I spent a miserable night on the island of Trinidad in a hot vehicle parked in the rainforest with the windows cracked to get some air … [Read More]
Why do I Climb Mountains?

For years I have wondered why I am obsessed about climbing mountains and being at high altitude. It has been difficult to answer. The obvious … [Read More]
Isn’t it Time you Treated Yourself to one of These? A Caribbean Cruise with Celebrity Cruises

A gentle breeze blows, not even strong enough to knock over a nearby empty can of ginger beer. I lie alone floating face up in a hot tub on the … [Read More]
In Love With Pint-Sized Andorra

We stood on the rocky outcrop above the tiny parking lot next to the consul generals office in old Andorra la Vella and heard the distinctive … [Read More]
Chawadee Nualkhair, Thai-American Food Journalist

Chawadee Nualkhair, who often refers to herself as Chow, is a Thai-American originally from Pittsburgh. She now resides in Bangkok with her … [Read More]
Five Days in New York City

New York, the largest city in the USA boasts incredible stimuli 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, whether it be visual, noise or activity related. … [Read More]
Death Valley, CA – Attractions

Death Valley is the largest national park in the lower 48 states; it houses a diversity of natural and human-made attractions. Based on numerous … [Read More]
Introduction to Havana

I learned that it takes a few days to warm to Cuba - but when you do, its alluring embrace grabs you with all it has and doesn't let go. The … [Read More]
My Time so far in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

In describing my stay so far to friends and family during the first few days of my travels in San Jose de Cabo, I used the following … [Read More]
Cruising Alaska’s Inside Passage with Holland America: Helicopter Ride + Dog Mushing on Norris Glacier, Juneau

Arguably this experience is one of the most memorable on shore excursions offered by Holland America on a visit to Alaska's Inside Passage. I … [Read More]
Dave’s Travel Corner Celebrates Milestone Year, 25 Years of Traveling and Writing

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 … [Read More]
From the Outside In: My Reflections as a Non-Muslim Wearing the Burqa in Silicon Valley

My curiosity to try wearing the most conservative Muslim, black Burqa drapery in California overcame my dread that I would be found out by a … [Read More]
A Crazy Stop in La Paz, Boliva

Upon arriving in South America I entered a very familiar airport, Jorge Chavez International Airport. I lingered in Lima for a refreshing shower … [Read More]
Fiji: Still the Cannibal Isles

My strange fascination with cannibalism began while I was studying history in graduate school. In a book whose title I have since forgotten … [Read More]