Romantic getaways around the world If you’re looking for a romantic getaway, do you look for someplace warm with a gorgeous beach? Or maybe your idea of romance is a gorgeous villa in Venice? I’ve asked some travel blogger friends to share some romantic...
Touring Mexico City with Tours by Locals I haven’t done a custom one on one tour before so it so it was perfect for my short visit to Mexico City to do a tour with Tours by Locals and get a quick look at this vibrant city with a custom plan catered around my...
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...
Visiting Panama City’s Unesco site Casco Viejo Panama City’s historic district called Casco Viejo juts out into a Peninsula in Panama bay with stunning views of the city skyline and coastal landscape. This fascinating area was on the verge of...
The capital of Panama City in Panama is a fascinating city of old and new. The city is surrounded with lush green mountains surrounding an urban jungle. When you explore the city amid the historic colonial areas, Unesco sites, public and outdoor areas, you will...
Visiting and touring Monument Valley in Utah I woke up early to catch the first light on the horizon and see the sunrise – even on this stormy morning, Monument Valley did not disappoint and it really is a spectacular national monument. Part of the Indian...
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.