Send your name to Mars! Well space travel isn't quite available to the general public to Mars yet - so why not at least send your name to Mars? NASA collected about 1.6 million names which they burned to a CD and sent to Mars on a 2003 expedition. This was a success and hopefully NASA will run this type of promotion in the future. You can also send a message in a time capsule to space. Visit KEO's message submission page here: … [Read more...]
Cell Phone Safety – January 2001
Cell Phone Safety - If you use your cell phone when traveling and driving note the following safety precautions. Use a headset or hands free wireless option so that your hands are free to drive. If possible, dial when you are not moving or use your phone's voice activated features. Texting is a major distraction when driving and can quickly lead to an accident. Also note that a number of states have passed laws making using a cell phone when … [Read more...]
Europe Travel Guru, Rick Steves – December 2000
Rick Steves is the authoritative resource for travel in Europe and beyond. Rick's keen sense of humor will lighten and enlighten any of your European travels. The guides for his European tours are hand picked and many are personal friends of Rick. His rare insight and travel experience will lead you to what he terms the "backdoors" of Europe. He maintains a hectic travel schedule as well as making appearances on TV and National Public Radio. He … [Read more...]
Koi Palace, Daly City CA – November 2000
Koi Palace Daly City - If you are ever in Daly City, California (just south of San Francisco not far from the SFO airport) and you are in the mood for authentic Dim Sum, be sure to stop in around mid-day at the Koi Palace. The food is amazing and the prices are quite affordable. Chinese families fill this restaurant up and overflow into the parking lot. It is best to make reservations ahead of time for lunch, otherwise you may find yourself … [Read more...]
Travel Photography – October 2000
Travel Photography - Ever become disgusted once you return from your travels and look at your photographs? An excellent site is the online Digital Photography School. Not a school or university in the true sense of the world but rather a community an environment for learning. It is an excellent resource for photo enthusiasts with both amateur and professional photographers contributing from around the world. Also if you are looking for real … [Read more...]
Travel Forums – September 2000
Travel Forums - Are you looking for an online forum in which you can write your travel opinions? Do you want to be able to interact with other travelers and share travel ideas, tips, and other information? We maintain the following travel forums for fellow travel enthusiasts: www.davestravelcorner.com/forums These forums are categorized by continent and subject matter. These forums has become a sounding wall for opinions and advice from … [Read more...]
Hilary Hahn Violinist – August 2000
Hilary Hahn American Violinist - Hilary Hahn has been traveling the great concert halls of the world performing for a number of years. Her "Postcards from the Road" are journal entries written based on her touring schedule stops and incorporate notes about her actual travels as well as performances. She maintains a rigorous travel schedule that would leave most people "gasping for breath" and is much sought after as a performer in classical … [Read more...]
Money Safety Abroad – July 2000
Money Safety Abroad - When traveling abroad be sure to divide your money among your money belt, wallet, and any other bags. Keep the majority of your money in your money belt. If you are robbed, this way you will still have some money or credit cards available. For more info visit the USA's State Departments travel safety page: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html … [Read more...]
Traveling with Cash – June 2000
Traveling with Cash - Make practical use of getting cash when you travel. Many ATM's charge bank fees. Budget and withdraw money only when you have to. Most grocery stores will give you cash back for free if you purchase items from their store. Consider free checking from some of the larger International banks such as HSBC. This way when you use a their ATM when traveling you will not be charged extra ATM fees. Also note that in some … [Read more...]
Mountain Zone – May 2000
Mountain Zone - was one of the earlier mountaineering sites on the internet - having been founded back in 1996 (the same year this site was started). For a number of years they covered and sponsored a number of major expeditions and covered major mountaineering news including the discovery of George Mallory's body on Mt. Everest and the Everest climbing disaster of 1996. Mt. Everest was on the front page of this site a lot back in their early … [Read more...]
