Filoli Gardens Filoli Gardens in Woodside, California is the perfect place to spend a summer morning to enjoy this historic home and its many beautiful garden rooms. The estate made famous from the television series ‘Dynasty’ showed various parts of the...
Best things to do in Mendocino and surrounding coastal areas Touring Mendocino town A walk around the town of Mendocino is like taking a leisurely stroll down a well-preserved Victorian coastal town except that this is on one of the most spectacular coastlines of...
Classic Yosemite images in black and white: explore the national park captured in monochromatic photos (updated 2023) “A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed.” ― Ansel Adams Capturing...
Yosemite’s early history and inhabitants This magnificent valley we call Yosemite has been a work in progress with its sheer granite walls and polished dome mountains. The geology of Yosemite is formed mostly with granite rocks that were...
Place of Refuge, 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 telling. Today, let’s go visit...
Key attractions on the west side of Hawaii Island In this post, we explore the west side of Hawaii Island better known as the Big Island and discover all the unique towns, historic and cultural sites, beaches and stunning coastlines to explore in the area. We share...
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.
