Davedtc

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1223 )

• Pinterest New Features, Announcement Party at Headquarters

  

  Recently I had the opportunity to pre-test out a number of new features for Pinterest before their release in late November. The “place pins” are the highlight... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• A Slice of Venice in Oakland

  

  I’ve lived in the Bay Area, in northern California, since I was a kid, but have rarely had a reason to visit Oakland over the years. Oakland often evokes... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Places Every Sports Fan Must Visit

  

  Sports fans today have dozens of ways to catch up on the action. There are dozens of satellite and cable TV channels showing live events or highlights, and... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Planning the Perfect Piste-side Proposal

  

  Of all the locations to choose when planning your proposal to the person of your dreams, few can match the serene majesty of the Alps. Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Turkey Day in Turkiye

  

  John M. Edwards, a Mayflower descendant, becomes a pilgrim in TurkeyOriginally I was going to write about haggling with friendly, but aggressive, Turkish... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Serve Me up a Bowl of Whistler

  

  Editor’s note: It has been a number of years since we’ve been back to Whistler. Nice photos – really tempting to return now!In any other walk of life a bowl... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• The Most Romantic Destinations in Paris

  

  Paris, France has long been considered the mecca for romantic destinations across the world. It’s clear this starry-eyed reputation is well deserved from the... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Amsterdam’s Top Cultural Attractions

  

  Amsterdam is rapidly regaining its status as a top tourist destination in the world. In the early years of the nineteenth century, Amsterdam was regarded as... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Ten Year Anniversary: Rolf Potts Vagabonding Book

  

  It is hard to believe ten years has already passed since prolific writer and traveler, Rolf Pott released his book Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Guide to Breckenridge, Colorado – What Should I Do When I Visit?

  

  Breckenridge, Colorado is known for it’s quaint historic downtown and it’s epic 2,358 acres of skiing. Tucked away in the Rocky Mountains, it’s a small town tha... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• A Trace of Thrace: Balkan Adventure

  

  In Plovdiv, Bulgaria, John M. Edwards snitches on the mystery-shrouded Balkans’ best-kept secret: an ancient (and enduring) heresyI was on the way slow train... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Solo Camping in Prescott

  

  Watson Lake in PrescottOnly two hours north of the state capital, Prescott is one of the places that makes living in Arizona worthwhile. Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• What To Do With 24 Hours in Dubrovnik

  

  The Magical view from Hotel Dubrovnik Palace!If you only have 24 hours here, you need to make them count.8am: Arrive at Dubrovnik airport. Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Bountiful Bohol

  

  Editor Intro: After fifteen months traveling around Asia, George and his wife Lisa were headed back to the United States. But before they left, the earthquake i... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• My Trip to Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

  

  There was nothing like my first time camping at Coachella Valley Music Arts and Festival in 2011. I had purchased passes with some of my closest friends to... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES, TRAVEL, VACATION

• St. John’s Tomb: Travel Tales from Turkey

  

  Greetings from Cappadocia!We are rapidly adapting to the troglodyte lifestyle of the modern cave dweller! Cappadocia was a perfect hideaway for the early... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Camino De Santiago, A Million Steps

  

  A million is a rough estimate of the number of steps I took while walking the Camino de Santiago. I made the calculation on day 13 of my trek as I walked along ... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Barcelona’s Best Tapas Bars

  

  Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Savory Eats at MGM Grand, Las Vegas

  

  While there are no shortages of activities to enjoy at MGM Grand there are also a number of restaurants here. As a Foodie I was thankful to dine in two differen... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Gotham

  

  John M. Edwards, alias ”Tom James, Zagat Reviewer,” wonders if a bon vivant who can’t cook but can criticize, could possibly win a James Beard prize for... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION