Once a stopover along the silk road, Turkey has long been a crossroads between East and West. As a result, the country has a rich culture steeped in history and traditions with warm hospitable people. Mixed together it makes holidaying in Turkey an unforgettable...
Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Europe and these unique sites (updated 2023) There are so many amazing Unesco World Heritage Sites in Europe that are worth visiting and are cultural treasures in each country. I’ve asked journalists and travel...
Located in the tiniest stretch of land between Central and South America, Panama is a diverse country combining Spanish, indigenous and Caribbean people, traditions and cultural influences. You can be right in the heart of modern Panama city, exploring the historic...
When people think of Toronto, they usually assume it’s a land-locked city. Since Toronto is not on the coast, they have a hard time believing that Toronto actually has a harbourfront and beaches. However, people forget that Toronto is on the shores of...
Top 20 Things to Do in Salvador de Bahia: Exploring the Vibrant Heart of Brazil Visiting Salvador de Bahia in the northeastern region is not typically on the radar of most visitors to Brazil who flock more to Rio, Sao Paulo and the Amazon region. But...
A cool visit to the Danish town of Solvang with things to see and do around town Solvang, California was long an open secret Angeleno’s and San Franciscans kept in terms of a fun weekend getaway. A Danish immigrant enclave, for years, sleepy little Solvang was...
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.
