The massive town hall at the Piazza Unita d’Italia is quoted as the largest town square fronting the sea throughout Europe. Called the Palazzo del Municipio in Italian, the main structure is the town hall, an impressive structure constructed in 1872 to 1875...
Cool Graffiti at Clarion Alley, San Francisco Finding fantastic street art with San Francisco’s murals at Clarion Alley Here’s a visit and tour of the murals and street art of Clarion Alley in the Mission district of San Francisco. I love seeing street art...
Discover the Architectural Marvel of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul touring the historic site (updated 2023) The Blue Mosque in Istanbul is a breathtaking masterpiece that stands in Istanbul’s cultural and architectural treasures. The Blue Mosque is a...
Explore Moscone Center in San Francisco It’s Photo Friday and I’m highlighting a wonderful place to visit in San Francisco to start you off on a fantastic weekend. The Moscone center in downtown San Francisco is a very popular hangout spot for lunch, some...
Exploring North Beach and Greenwich Steps in San Francisco We explore the North Beach area including visiting the Greenwich Steps and discover the cool streets of Little Italy, historic landmarks like Coit Tower and magnificent views of the bay area and city below....
Museum night in San Francisco at the Academy of Sciences – Travel Photo Mondays It’s Monday morning, time to enjoy some gorgeous travel photography and inspiration from around the world. Let’s banish those Monday blues by sharing gorgeous imagery and story...
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.
