A Dim sum gathering and guide to experience Eating dim sum (Chinese dumplings) in San Francisco is a favorite morning to early afternoon activity with locals and tourists alike in the city. Not just confined to Chinatown, there are so many dim sum restaurants to...
Beautiful Hilo and local celebrations, photo Friday You can’t beat being in Hawaii on a gorgeous day especially when special celebrations happen in towns like Hilo. Hawaii Beautiful moments and photographic opportunities abound when an event or holiday...
San Francisco in Black and White, photo Friday (Walking along the coastal trails from Lands End to Baker beach in San Francisco) Taking pictures in San Francisco and creating black and white photographs of this iconic city is a fun and exciting challenge, and...
Visit San Francisco in springtime There are so many wonderful places to explore in San Francisco in springtime. We share the beautiful landscapes, parks and even wildflowers to enjoy around the city’s hills, coastlines and open areas worth exploring below....
My first Photo Friday and Aloha Friday combined is almost in my back yard area of East Hawaii. Down the road, about an hours drive from my home in Orchidland to the end of the two lane highway is Kalapana, a small community wiped out by lava coming down from the...
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.
