Travel Photo postcard – exploring Virginia City Welcome to the Travel Photo postcard series to get you out on the weekends and hopefully visit some of these wonderful destinations. Some of them maybe easy day road trips or even quick getaways from where you live...
Unforgettable Reasons to Visit Hiroshima: Exploring History, Culture, and Resilience Located in western Japan, Hiroshima is a city that carries profound historical significance, while also being a symbol of resilience, peace, and hope. Steeped in a...
Unveiling the Sacred Origins: Exploring Buddha’s Birthplace at Lumbini (updated 2023) ” Do not dwell on the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment” Buddha Lumbini located on the southwestern region of...
Discover the Beauty of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami: A Captivating Tour through History and Nature The private village of the James Deering family (of Deering/Harvester fortune) at Vizcaya was the most prominent home in Miami during that time frame and early...
Road trip to Mission San Juan Bautista It’s an easy day road trip visiting Mission San Juan Bautista from Central California or from the San Francisco bay area. But, if you want to spend a longer time visiting various attractions and parks in Central...
A fantastic visit and tour of the Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City (updated 2023) I always knew that one of the special must visit places in Mexico City is Casa Azul, now known as the Frida Kahlo Museum. Casa Azul is the iconic home where Frida Kahlo and her painter...
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.