Unveiling the Gems of Sweden: Top Things to Do in the Land of the Midnight Sun (updated 2023) Sweden offers a plethora of diverse and captivating experiences for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities. From...
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 – a photo essay In this post, we share in 20 pictures the iconic and popular places worth seeing in Crete, with gorgeous old streets, coastal views, historic districts and unique places to catch spectacular views of the island . A...
An amazing visit to Knossos in Crete We explore Ancient Knossos, Crete in this post and discover the history, culture and colorful ruins of this ancient palace complex location outside of the large city of Heraklion. The Minoans are the earliest advanced civilization...
A first impression of Lyon, France and touring the city. Saône river at Lyon, France A First Impression of Lyon, France: Where Food, History, and Style Meet In this post we share a first impression of Lyon from the historic central district, walking promenades,...
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.
