Travel photo postcard – Prambanan Temple, Indonesia I’m visiting the ancient complex at Prambanan Temple in Indonesia built in the early 9th and 10th centuries and is the largest hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. Designated as a Unesco World...
Travel Photo Postcard – Borobudur, Indonesia I woke up very early (3am) to witness the sunrise and start of a new day at Borobudur in Indonesia, not an easy thing considering the late night party and dinner events I have been busy with on a press trip to...
A sweet spot called Chagrin Falls – Travel Photo Mondays I love little towns that exude so much character and natural charm throughout the state of Ohio. Chagrin falls is one of those stunning little places that when you visit, you can easily see yourself...
Cleveland Museum of Art Major museums of art in the Midwest are created with generous endowments from leading corporations and well established supporters in each region. The Cleveland Museum of Art is just one of those spectacular city art museums that show the...
Seriously Cleveland, I heard it rocks and not just because there is a Rock and Roll museum in the city (which I never made it to, sorry), but the visit was for more personal reasons and connecting with family there. But along the way, I also discovered that...
Phipps conservatory tour in Pittsburgh – Travel Photo Mondays I was pleasantly surprised with my visit to the Phipps conservatory in Pittsburg. The scale of the glass houses, outdoor gardens and green inspired center and grounds is quite impressive and fun to...
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.
