One of my all time favorite areas to hang out and enjoy the new trends and foods of the moment in London is definitely in East London at Brick Lane and Shoreditch. An area that is quickly transforming area and gentrifying, and in my opinion has become the...
10 ways to take advantage of higher Dollar to the Euro Did you know that the higher dollar exchange rate to Euro is going to make it more affordable for Americans to finally visit Europe and at a favorable exchange rate that is almost at a one to one exchange rate....
Tasting the best foods of East London Ah yes, I can really equate to poor Oliver Twist when he sings out on the streets of London starving and dreaming about food, glorious food and those hot sausage and mustard dreams of the young Oliver. While surprisingly, there...
Colonial Galle in exotic Sri Lanka I slowly walked around the intact ramparts of this magnificent colonial city enjoying the coconut trees swaying in the distance, young boys diving from oversized boulders and sweet views of the Sri Lankan coastline. Further down...
Negombo trip highlights in Sri Lanka for Travel Photo Mondays My first visit to Sri Lanka was in the city of Negombo, a thriving fishing community that still has strong ties to its fishing industry and lifestyle and supports this colorful community. Needless to say...
A visit to the sweet hamlet of Borghetto in the Lake Garda region of Northern Italy (updated 2023) I love little villages and towns, especially in the Northern regions of Italy around Lake Garda, oozing with so many small hamlets and many fronting a river that runs...
Hi, I'm Noel, a writer and photographer based in San Francisco and Hawaii. I write about delicious food and wine indulgences, thoughtful luxury, and adventure travel. I share camera tips and techniques while exploring new and unusual places around the world. My site explores culture and history, art and architecture, world heritage sites, exotic locals, along with nature tours and natural landscapes worldwide. Quite a mixed bag of curiosities and quirky interests, just like myself.