Looking for Geishas in the Gion and Pontocho, Kyoto Looking for Geishas in the Gion and Pontocho neighborhoods of Kyoto is typically where you will find them shuttling between bars and restaurants where they work and we scout the areas to explore and also enjoy these...
Temple of the silver pavilion in Kyoto Touring the Silver Pavilion in Kyoto during fall season This week, I’m taking you to Kyoto to the visit the Temple of the Silver Pavilion and the start of fall. Although it’s still a little early...
Beautiful Japanese bento boxes to go What a fun experience when traveling through the bullet trains and stopping at some of the many food vendors and food halls in the train stations we pass. These well designed and packaged bento’s to go are so attractive and...
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.
