Sri Lanka in black and white (top attractions, historic sites and landscapes) The entire country of Sri Lanka is a vivid tapestry of amazing color, patterns and visual elements that are best portrayed in full color. But… I love challenges and knew...
Eating my way through the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco It was my first sample bite: sharp, edgy and bursting with flavor. It was just the perfect first bite of cheese and not just any cheese, it was from an entire wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano from Parma in...
Visit Alcatraz Island: Explore the Enigmatic History of America’s Most Notorious Prison Hard to believe that it has been over 20 years since I’ve visited Alcatraz island in the middle of San Francisco bay. I haven’t had a desire to visit the...
Gump’s: An amazing shopping experience – Travel Photo Mondays It’s not too often that you will hear about amazing sales at this iconic and luxury San Francisco landmark that typically doesn’t offer its remarkable goods at bargain...
Favorite photos of 2014 – Travel Photo Discovery Hard to imagine a year ending so quickly and all the wonderful travel experiences that I have gone through this year. It has been a wonderful year filled with exciting places I’ve visited for the...
A Golden Gate New Years walk – Travel Photo Mondays How does one spend a new day in a new year without being to cliché? Surprisingly, it didn’t come as a surprise that I had never walked across the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco to greet...
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.
