Taipei is a fascinating city that combines the best of Asian and western influences and appeals to exotic food discoveries, fascinating historic sites and modern transitions with youthful indulgences in the many cool neighborhoods to explore around the...
Exploring Culinary Delights and Nighttime Thrills: Raohe Night Market, Taipei’s Iconic Food Paradise Explore Taipei’s amazing night market at Raohe One of the most popular night markets to visit in Taipei is the Raohe market located on the east side of...
Have you ever seen a movie that inspired thousands of young backpackers to jump to their adventure of a lifetime – The Beach? Leonardo Di Caprio isn’t the sole reason the movie rocks, far from it! The paradise-like island, the surrounding nature and awesome...
Top Things to do in Hanoi I remember how struck I was by Hanoi’s vibrancy the first time I visited it. I needed to go there due to some visa problems in China and, compared to the China I knew, Hanoi seemed incredibly relaxed. Still it thrummed with a certain...
Palawan El Nido vacation (Gorgeous islands, cruising experiences, what to do in town) I wasn’t expecting this for my first foray to cruising this spectacular area. The guide tells us that all the boats lining the coastal harbor in El Nido is only accessible by...
Fantastic weekend in the Japanese Alps We share a weekend visit to the Japanese Alps to highlight beautiful areas filled with cultural treasure, gorgeous landscapes and natural beauty that you should experience when you visit this scenic region of the country. When...
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.
