During his 45-year freelance career, Dave has established himself as one of America's most widely published travel journalists. More than a thousand of his articles and tens of thousands of his photos have appeared in leading magazines, newspapers and online publications worldwide. He has received nearly 40 awards for his work, including three Lowell Thomas Awards in the nation's most prestigious travel journalism competition (most recently, Grand Award - Bronze in 2009). While he is comfortable writing on most any topic -- thanks to a background that has included stints as a technical writer, news and sports writer, business and speech writer and university journalism instructor -- he currently devotes most of his attention to offbeat/adventure, RV and auto travel, cruising, fishing, travel health, and environmental issues. He's journeyed to 152 countries and all 50 states -- but says there's plenty left on his bucket list of places ripe for discovery.