Venice – evening magic around the city IWe share a little bit of the evening magic scenes that happen all around Venice after sunset time to enjoy some time to explore the gorgeous squares, crossing over scenic bridges or even taking a slow gondola ride in some...
This city totally draws you in, it’s almost overwhelming….there’s so much to look at and observe all at the same time. Sometimes it seems like the only way to truly appreciate a place with so much meticulous detail and distraction is to focus on the...
Venice highlights in black and white – a photo essay Venice highlights in black and white: capturing classic historic sites, bridges, piazza and landmarks In this post, we share a different side of Venice captured in black and white imagery to showcase the...
Explore the black sand beach at Punalu’u (updated 2021) On the southern part of Hawaii island is a large black sandy beach called Punalu’u, a favorite spot for Honu or Hawaiian green and Hawksbill turtles often basking out in the warm sandy beaches....
On the north-western side of Hawaii Island are the monumental cliffs and valleys facing out to the rugged and rough Pacific Ocean. The first canyon is a large gulch called Pololu Valley, which in Hawaiian is translated into long spear. The canyon is a deep and...
Discover the Enchanting Beauty of Hawaii’s Green Sand Beach called Papakolea (updated 2023) Hawaii has so many beautiful and panoramic beaches of every shape and feature. There are little bays that are perfect for snorkeling, windy and rocky beaches that are...
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.
