Even on a dreary and perpetually grey day with this insistent light sprinkle, I thought that Stockholm is still a fun and colorful city to explore. It helps that this cold Nordic capital has painted many of its public buildings in vivid Mediterranean hues from the...
Visiting Keauhou on the Big Island Visiting Keauhou on the Big island is really like paradise on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Along the coastline in Keauhou, the sun is always dazzling under clear blue skies, adding just the right amount of heat and...
20 pictures of Crete in Greece – Why you should visit here (updated 2023) Crete feels so remote compared to the other Greek islands swirling around the Mediterranean, but it is a relatively short plane ride from the capital city of Athens. And it is definitely...
An amazing visit to Knossos in Crete and exploring this ancient capital city (updated 2023) The Minoans are the earliest advanced civilization known to man and they made Knossos the largest settlement in Crete with a grouping of settlements just outside of the modern...
Some cities take you completely by surprise and this is exactly what happened visiting Lyon, France. I knew that Lyon is known as a gastronomic destination in France, so I wanted to experience some of the best French cuisine while explore some of the medieval charm...
Discovering Prague’s Vibrant Public and Street Art Scene: A Colorful Journey Through the City’s Creative Spirit Do you ever feel a stronger connection to cities that support their public art and local street artists? Promoting the local art scene is a good...
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.