Beautiful Japanese bento boxes to go What a fun experience when traveling through the bullet trains and stopping at some of the many food vendors and food halls in the train stations we pass. These well designed and packaged bento’s to go are so attractive and...
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...
The gardens at Kendall Jackson Winery Kendall Jackson winery is known for its magnificent wines grown in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and down the coastal areas in Monterey and Santa Barbara. On a lesser but also important note is its wonderful organic gardens that are...
Uncover the Quirky, Fun, and Trendy Side of San Francisco: Must-Visit Places for an Unforgettable Experience (Update 2023) There are so many fun things to do in San Francisco for all age groups and interests covering everything imaginable: unlimited...
Best things to do in Mendocino and surrounding coastal areas Touring Mendocino town A walk around the town of Mendocino is like taking a leisurely stroll down a well-preserved Victorian coastal town except that this is on one of the most spectacular coastlines of...
This is not just any sunday brunch in Yosemite, it is the once a week Sunday brunch at the Majestic Yosemite Hotel – previously called the Ahwahnee hotel, and the finest dining restaurants in the park – the Sunday brunch is no exception....
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.
