Filoli. A rare and exceptional estate. Located just off of the 280 freeway near Woodside (about a 30 to 45 minute drive south of San Francisco), this property features 654 acres (it was originally 1,800 acres). Known for its gorgeous formal gardens and a 54,000+ square foot home. Built between 1915 and 1917, this was home to William Bowers Bourn II and his family. Both William and his father left their mark on San Francisco and the mining … [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".
Prague is Great in the Springtime!
I recall visiting Europe for the first time; my brother and I had both recently graduated high school and we backpacked across part of the continent for about 6 weeks. We spent all our time in western Europe, enjoying life, trying to live as cheaply as possible, and aside from worrying about money and normal logistics, our travels were highly enjoyable. I remember meeting other young travelers who spoke highly of Prague and the Czech Republic … [Read more...]
What to Do and See This Spring In Alexandria, VA
Spring Events Feature Cherry Blossoms, New Public Art, Concerts, Festivals and More in Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VA—As the weather warms and cherry blossoms take center stage, springtime events abound in Alexandria, Virginia, located minutes from Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River and named a Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2021 by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. Visit the luminous I Love You sculpture, the newest … [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 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...]
Newest Monterey Bay Aquarium exhibition “Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean” opens April 9, 2022
March 10, 2022; Monterey, Calif. — Monterey Bay Aquarium illuminates the wonders of Earth's largest living space and most mysterious habitats when its new exhibition, "Into the Deep: Exploring Our Undiscovered Ocean," opens on April 9, 2022. "Into the Deep," a collaborative exhibition developed with the Aquarium's research and technology partner MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute), offers an unparalleled descent from the ocean's … [Read more...]
Holland America Love Letters to Alaska Contest
Have you ever wanted to visit Alaska? Perhaps cruise the Inside Passage? Here is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Recently I was approached by Holland America to get the word out about a fun contest which runs through March 15, 2022. In celebration of 75 years of Alaska exploration (the first cruise company to offers cruises in Alaska and the Yukon), Holland America is hosting a Love Letters to Alaska contest, free to enter for all … [Read more...]
Brad Pitt & Damien Quintard announce Reopening & Renovation of the legendary MIRAVAL STUDIOS
This summer, Miraval Studios at the famed Château Miraval in the South of France will reopen its doors after a major renovation plotted and overseen by Miraval Estate's owner Brad Pitt and EMMY-winning French producer Damien Quintard. Brad Pitt & Damien Quintard - Photo Credit: Hélène Hadjiyianni In 1977, the estate's then-owner, French pianist and composer Jacques Loussier, built a state-of-the-art recording studio on the property, … [Read more...]
Red Platoon by Clinton Romesha
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...]
Guarida Paladar Restaurant, Havana – Cuba, March 2022
This popular restaurant is located 5 blocks in from the Bahia de la Habana (harbor) on Concordia Street. Like other restaurants in Havana, a small sign is the only notice of its existence. Or maybe you will spot someone waiting on the first floor and upon inquiry, you will be directed up stairs. There are no signs for the restaurant once you enter this ancient looking building dating from the early 1900s - like other parts of Havana entering the … [Read more...]
WINTER IS WONDERFUL ON THE MENDOCINO COAST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Enticing Packages and Offerings Allow Guests to Revel in the Season's Delights, Get Back on the Wellness Train or Get Away for Five Whole Days, Enjoy a Redwoods Railbike Adventure, or Cozy Up in Front of a Fire MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA – Mendocino in the winter offers the best of both worlds. Atmospheric storms and misty mornings are balanced by the relatively mild temperatures that make this part of the world so magically lush. Plentiful … [Read more...]
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