Exploring the Flavors of Vigan: A Gastronomic Journey at Vigan City’s Public Market (updated 2023) I love visiting local markets whenever I go to a new destination. Visiting a public market heightens all my senses with visual imagery that is fun to explore,...
24 Exotic Fruits of the World: Discover Nature’s Tropical Delights! Indulging in the world of exotic and unusual fruits is a captivating culinary adventure that takes your taste buds on a delightful journey. Beyond the familiar apples, oranges, and bananas lies...
Budapest Street Food Delights: A Gastronomic Journey through Hungary’s Culinary Capital For those unfamiliar with Hungarian cuisine, it can probably be best summed up with a story about Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip, on a 1993 visit to Budapest. Upon...
Discover the Authentic Flavors: 8 Traditional Portuguese Foods to Savor (updated 2024) Although most people are familiar with the cuisine of neighboring Spain, Portuguese foods and cuisine has gone relatively unnoticed. Recently, Portugal, and in particular Lisbon,...
Easter desserts and foods around the world to experience now Easter celebrations always welcome wonderful foods that celebrate this Easter season on a spiritual, family or just a fun gathering to celebrate the holiday. I asked a few fellow travel and food bloggers to...
Eco luxury stay in Bocas del Toro My first bite of this decadent chocolate truffle was everything I was craving – crunchy on the outside and soft chocolate oozing with creamy perfection inside. The minute I had the first taste of the truffle, I knew that my...
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.