A Weekend Retreat in the Majestic Japanese Alps: Discovering Nature’s Beauty and Cultural Treasures When you think of the Japanese Alps, you think of skiing, onsen hot springs and stunning vistas. You think of forlorn landscapes far from the neon of Tokyo and...
Unforgettable Reasons to Visit Hiroshima: Exploring History, Culture, and Resilience Located in western Japan, Hiroshima is a city that carries profound historical significance, while also being a symbol of resilience, peace, and hope. Steeped in a...
What to See and Do in Okinawa: Unraveling the Beauty and Rich Culture of Japan’s Tropical Paradise Okinawa has been on many travelers’ bucket list. It’s not hard to imagine why. The beautiful blue sea, the white sand beach, the hot sun and the bikini...
Tokyo is such a large city with so many cool neighborhoods and fun attractions that you can visit around this metropolis, the only down side is that everything seems to cost for an admission which all adds up quickly in this very expensive city. But there are actually...
Exploring Senso-Ji in Asakusa Senso-Ji in Asakusa is Tokyo’s largest and most popular Buddhist temple with over 30 million visitors coming to visit this temple annually. Also known as the Asakusa Kannon temple, it’s the biggest tourist destination in Tokyo...
Capture the Essence of Tokyo: Unveiling the Best Photography Spots in the City (updated 2023) Best places to photograph around Tokyo, Japan The best places to photograph Tokyo, Japan vary throughout the city, different vantage points and the main attractions to visit...
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.
