The best things to do in Rio de Janeiro When I first arrived in Rio de Janeiro, I didn’t know I’d end up living there for over a year. I knew Rio was famous for Carnival, beaches, samba music, caipirinha and beautiful people. And that was all. A few days...
New York City, a city for Dreamers and Doers, attracts 60 million visitors every year. If a city attracts that many visitors then there must be something extra ordinary about it. And NYC has a long list of iconic experiences on its resume. Being one of the most...
Fun Things to Do in Vancouver: Exploring the Vibrant City and Beyond Vancouver, BC is one of my favorite cities. I’m fortunate that it’s just a 2.5 hour drive from my home in Seattle, WA. We usually go in the summer and in the winter for Boxing Day. In fact, my...
Travel Photo postcard – exploring Virginia City Welcome to the Travel Photo postcard series to get you out on the weekends and hopefully visit some of these wonderful destinations. Some of them maybe easy day road trips or even quick getaways from where you live...
Unforgettable Reasons to Visit Hiroshima: Exploring History, Culture, and Resilience Located in western Japan, Hiroshima is a city that carries profound historical significance, while also being a symbol of resilience, peace, and hope. Steeped in a...
What to See and Do in Okinawa: Unraveling the Beauty and Rich Culture of Japan’s Tropical Paradise Okinawa has been on many travelers’ bucket list. It’s not hard to imagine why. The beautiful blue sea, the white sand beach, the hot sun and the bikini...
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.
