Explore the Beautiful gardens of Kyoto In this post, we share the most beautiful and historic gardens of Kyoto that are a must visit and main attraction of exploring Kyoto. We discover the many unique water features, zen gardens, views and beauty of these inspiring...
Visiting Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan Touring the grounds of Nijo Castle Today I’m taking you on a tour of Nijo Castle in Kyoto is centrally located in the city and was built 1626 for the current Shogun of Japan. Even though Edo (Tokyo) was the capital, Kyoto and...
Golden Temple at Kyoto for Travel Photo Mondays It’s Monday morning, time to enjoy some gorgeous travel photography and inspiration from around the world. Let’s banish those Monday blues by sharing gorgeous imagery and story telling. Where is the Golden temple...
Discover the Mystical Beauty of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto: A Journey into Serenity How to get to the Fusimi Inari Shrine In Kyoto Getting to Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is relatively straightforward. Here’s how you can reach the...
Temple of the silver pavilion in Kyoto Touring the Silver Pavilion in Kyoto during fall season This week, I’m taking you to Kyoto to the visit the Temple of the Silver Pavilion and the start of fall. Although it’s still a little early...
Russian expansion to America at Fort Ross Russian expansion to America in California: Russian fort and trade at Fort Ross in Sonoma We share a tour of the Russian fort at Fort Ross in Sonoma exploring this historic Russian site, coastal landscapes and museum...
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.
