Japanese outdoor markets in Kyoto Japanese outdoor markets and supporting farmers and vendors growing or making local foods In this post we share a visit to a local farmers market in Japan that is supported with mostly locally grown produce by local farmers in the...
Fall harvest festival in Takayama The fall harvest festival in Takayama is worth putting into your travel bucket list when you visit Japan. This festival occurs twice yearly during the spring time and the fall for the harvest festival which I was lucky...
Bento lunch in Kyoto Bento Lunch in Kyoto: Where to Find the Best Boxes of Flavor Japanese meals in Kyoto can be quite elaborate and expensive at many of the popular tourist areas where restaurants charge exorbitant prices for dinners. A really good way to offset...
Taste of the Hawaiian Range and eating local One of my favorite Hawaii foodie events was held last week at the annual Mealani’s Taste of the Hawaiian Range. The event celebrates eating local by highlighting locally grown Hawaiian grass-fed beef and...
20 quirky, fun and trendy places in San Francisco We share 20 quirky, fun and cool side of San Francisco with these fascinating and local places to hang out, shop, eat or explore in the city that’s out of the norm. There are so many fun things to do in San...
Sunday brunch – Majestic Yosemite Hotel in Yosemite We enjoy the weekly Sunday brunch service at the Majestic Yosemite hotel and share the entire experience from the service, food choices, entertainment to the gorgeous venue itself to experience. This is not...
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.
