Best places to go for Christmas around the world (fairs, events & unique places to enjoy) The holidays are always fun to enjoy at the end of the year, exploring the best places to visit for Christmas is a wonderful way to see how the Christmas season...
Tortellini of Valeggio, Italy Tortellini is made throughout Italy but also well celebrated with a large yearly festival dedicated to this favorite pasta in the Valeggio district of Lake Garda, Italy. This area is just like those movies set in Italy bustling with...
Merrie Monarch Parade in Hilo (crafts fairs, demonstrations, parades and hula competitions) The Merrie Monarch parade caps a week long celebration of hula dance, music performance and creative arts in Hilo, Hawaii. It was a beautiful day celebrating the...
Celebrating Culture and Tradition: Merrie Monarch Festivals and Ho’ike night The entire week of Merrie Monarch festivals in Hilo, Hawaii celebrates everything focused on hula dance, art and other creative performances. Many of the Hilo performance venues...
Markets in Bali (what to see, try and buy in a local market) There are so many markets all around the island of Bali, most of them are tourist driven with the typical assortment of vendors selling cheap clothing and other souvenirs that everyone flocks to for cheap...
The area north of the Chiang Mai province in Thailand is dotted with many hill tribes of different ethnic groups that have immigrated to this hilly area from neighboring regions. This includes the surrounding countries in Laos, China and Tibet where many of these...
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.
