Watching, singing and eating my way through the Waimea Ocean Film Festival In such a short time frame I have witnessed awesome surfing, immense amounts of garbage being collected on a remote arctic beach, seen the tragic decline of the worlds largest glaciers in...
Christmas Markets and Celebrations Around the World: Embracing the Festive Spirit with Global Traditions and Delights Step into a winter wonderland as we embark on a magical journey through “Christmas Markets and Celebrations Around the World.” Delight in...
Japanese outdoor markets It’s fun to visit markets when I travel to new places and visiting a local farmers market in the early morning hours is always an interesting adventure in discovering new foods and seasonal specialties from the area. While visiting the...
Japanese Street Food Favorites: From Takoyaki to Taiyaki with these culinary treats Welcome to the vibrant world of Japanese street food or Yatai, where the bustling streets come alive with enticing aromas and delectable delights. One of the most beloved culinary...
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 Where to go for a bento lunch in Kyoto 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 dining...
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.
