Tasting the best foods of East London Ah yes, I can really equate to poor Oliver Twist when he sings out on the streets of London starving and dreaming about food, glorious food and those hot sausage and mustard dreams of the young Oliver. While surprisingly, there...
Colonial Galle in exotic Sri Lanka I slowly walked around the intact ramparts of this magnificent colonial city enjoying the coconut trees swaying in the distance, young boys diving from oversized boulders and sweet views of the Sri Lankan coastline. Further down...
A visit to the sweet hamlet of Borghetto in the Lake Garda region of Northern Italy (updated 2023) I love little villages and towns, especially in the Northern regions of Italy around Lake Garda, oozing with so many small hamlets and many fronting a river that runs...
The gorgeous doors and portals of Verona: Enjoy the street scenes, beautiful portals & architecture (2023) Verona is truly a stunning city to walk through and admire all the gorgeous architecture and ornate details of the various periods of the city’s past....
Explore the Elements – A photography challenge Four images that best represent the four elements in your own interpretation. Oh my that’s going to be a tough one for this new photo challenge called Explore the Elements sponsored by Thomas Cook. Combing...
Exploring Lake Garda at Peschiera: A Tranquil Retreat Amidst Nature’s Beauty Take an unforgettable journey as we dive into the serene world of “Exploring Lake Garda at Peschiera: A Tranquil Retreat Amidst Nature’s Beauty.” Nestled at the...
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.