Worldwide Walking Meditation Unites People across Countries and Cultures GUANACASTE, COSTA RICA, September 12, 2023 — Numerous studies have shown that walking and time in the outdoors reduces stress, improves memory and attention, and promotes feelings of calm. Walking boosts endorphins, which can reduce stress hormones and alleviate mild depression. On September 23, 2023 at 10AM EDT, people around the world will practice a guided meditation … [Read more...]
About Dave
http://www.davestravelcorner.com
Dave is an international travel writer and founder of Dave’s Travel Corner, a premier travel resource since 1996. He is well traveled (180 countries & territories); while on the road he enjoys the outdoors, backpacking, mountain climbing, meeting people, and experiencing other cultures.
Combining these interests with his expertise in technology, photography and writing, he shares his adventures on Dave’s Travel Corner and in select media outlets. Dave is most at home in Bangkok, Los Angeles, the Napa Valley or California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
In 2006, he conceived the Napa Wine Project., a challenging endeavor to visit, taste with and extensively write about every winery in Napa Valley, California. He has now completed 1,100+ visits and written reviews of Napa wineries & producers.
His first book titled 'The Freeways of Los Angeles' was published in 2010.
He is a big proponent of experiential travel, valuing experiences far above "things".
Saudi Sojourn: Adventures in the Desert Kingdom
The temperatures have been warm during my stay in Dammam, ranging from 108 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest parts of the day. I've been wandering around the city on foot for the past several days. My experience in extreme heat in the past has paid off, alternating between consuming copious quantities of water alternating between fruity and other sweet drinks. To compound things, several days offered up a stiff breeze (and that's … [Read more...]
War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam – September 2023
A visit here is an intense and perhaps shocking look into the war in Vietnam which lasted some 20 years from 1955 until the fall of Saigon in 1975. Referred to by several names, but within Vietnam this war is referred to as the American War. This museum contains multiple stories of often graphic images and descriptions of the brutality of this particular war with a focus on war crimes. Particularly difficult to visit is the exhibit on the effects … [Read more...]
Norse Atlantic Airways Celebrates Inaugural Flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco from London
- Los Angeles and San Francisco have now become the fifth and sixth destinations from the US to the airline's London base. - Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to London Gatwick (LGW) start from $209 one-way including taxes and fees. - Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to London Gatwick (LGW) start from $229 one-way including taxes and fees. - With the addition of these two destinations Norse Atlantic is now the largest long-haul operator from the … [Read more...]
!Salud! Raise a Glass to Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes, Mexico – Mexico may be best known for its spirits like tequila and mezcal, but Mexican wine is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. Within Mexico are several wine regions, many of which are becoming regular household names. Aguascalientes, while one of the smallest states in Mexico, is the fifth-largest wine-producing region in the country. With an average elevation of more than 6,500 feet above sea level, … [Read more...]
12 Mountain Travel Destinations Near Lake Arrowhead
When you think of a "Southern California vacation" you might think of the glitz and glam of Hollywood or perhaps Disneyland or Universal Studios. You might even think of the beach, but how about the mountains? For families looking for travel destinations off the beaten path, the San Bernardino Mountains offer a variety of adventures worth seeing while you're in California. Here are some of the most popular destinations near the town of Lake … [Read more...]
Finland Introduces the World’s First Phone-free Tourist island – visitors to Ulko-Tammio Island are Encouraged to stay Offline this Summer
Finland introduces the world's first phone-free tourist island – visitors to Ulko-Tammio island are encouraged to stay offline this summer Those travelling to the island of Ulko-Tammio, located in the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park, will be asked to keep their phones in their pockets this summer. The aim is to encourage holidaymakers to switch off their smart devices, take a break from social media and enjoy nature. Ulko-Tammio is … [Read more...]
A Completely Miscalculated Flight
I had booked my flight from Erbil (or so I thought) a few weeks ago. When it came time to sadly leave Iraq, I departed my guesthouse in Erbil and arrived at the airport. The first security check involved lines of cars stacked up as three cars in each lane were checked by guards at one time. Passengers opened all of their doors and trunks, dogs were involved, sniffing the tires and inside of each car and each person in each vehicle was subjected … [Read more...]
The Trail: a novel by Ethan Gallogly
Gil's father recently passed and Gil was recently fired from his job. His father's best friend Syd, who is fighting leukemia decides to hike the 220 mile John Muir Trail in the high Sierra Nevada mountains. Gil's mother asks him to join Syd and Gil agrees despite nurturing a strong dislike of camping, being overweight and very inadequately prepared to take on a physical challenge of this magnitude. This is a story of how their relationship … [Read more...]
Japan’s Wine Country, Visit Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture – August 2023
The wine region of Katsunuma is located about 2 hours from the Shinjuku metro station in Tokyo. The Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal is a short walk from the Shinjuku metro station – buses leave regularly from here passing through Katsunuma-town in the Yamanashi-prefecture. Passengers using bus service to reach Chateau Mercian should exit the bus at the Katsunuma bus stop – from this stop it is about a 15-20 minute walk to the winery, mostly on … [Read more...]
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