Meteora: first impressions with amazing hikes, vistas and historic sites to explore (2023) The unique landscape and hilltop karst and rocky promontories at Meteora along the Northernmost mountain range of the Greece is so far removed from the loud and touristy islands...
Sri Lanka in full color for Travel Photo Mondays It’s so strange that I started my first photo journey of Sri Lanka with a tribute done in black and white, considering that the country is so completely the opposite and bursting with color. psychedelic, bold...
Sri Lanka in black and white (top attractions, historic sites and landscapes) The entire country of Sri Lanka is a vivid tapestry of amazing color, patterns and visual elements that are best portrayed in full color. But… I love challenges and knew...
Visit Alcatraz Island: Explore the Enigmatic History of America’s Most Notorious Prison Hard to believe that it has been over 20 years since I’ve visited Alcatraz island in the middle of San Francisco bay. I haven’t had a desire to visit the...
Favorite photos of 2014 – Travel Photo Discovery Hard to imagine a year ending so quickly and all the wonderful travel experiences that I have gone through this year. It has been a wonderful year filled with exciting places I’ve visited for the...
A Golden Gate New Years walk – Travel Photo Mondays How does one spend a new day in a new year without being to cliché? Surprisingly, it didn’t come as a surprise that I had never walked across the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco to greet...
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.
