This summer we took a short trip to Salzburg, Austria for a weekend. Little did we know before heading there that Salzburg had so much more to offer than just Sound of Music and Mozart. Once in Salzburg we decided to not take any tours and explore this quaint...
The cultural capital of Austria, Vienna is a dynamic city filled with so much history, art and culture. Even so, the city embraces what is new and contemporary, with an appeal to modern day lifestyle and urban pleasures. It is one of those cities that has so much...
Imperial collections of the Hapsburgs – 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 beautiful imagery and personal story telling. You...
Vienna highlights: a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum If you are into culture, art, history and even food, a visit to Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Art) is something you must put on your schedule. Make sure you allocate enough...
There’s something magical about walking through the streets of Vienna at night time. It feels like a nice mixture of very old mixed and new combined into the historic district of the Ringstrasse ( historic center of Vienna). The cafes are full and...
Vienna highlights: a fall garden tour at Schonbrunn Ah fall in Austria is really a spectacular time to be visiting Vienna and enjoy some of the wonderful gardens like Schonbrunn, on the outskirts of the city. It seems like all the autumn colors are just...
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.