Visit the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos in Belem is a stunning display of architecture that exemplifies the magnificent Gothic Manueline style that showcases the Portuguese Renaissance and Age of Discovery. Commissioned by King Manuel I to show...
Visit Belem Tower in Lisbon We explore the Belem Tower in Lisbon for this post and discover the stunning architecture, unique vantage points and design details and the significance of the Tower to the Defense and entry into Lisbon. One of the most iconic sites in...
Visit to Feira da Ladra in Lisbon We visit the Feira da Labra and share all the fun and discovery of this colorful flea market event in the Alfama district of Lisbon on certain days of the week. If you love flea markets, then this is Lisbon’s most famous flea markets...
Capela dos Ossos Chapel of bones in Evora In this post, we visit the Capela dos Ossos or the Chapel of Bones in Evora, Portugal and explore the church, museum and art galleries that is part of the complex. You’ll want explore this unusual chapel that served a...
Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC – National Museum of Catalan Visual art) The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) is located in the Palau National, a neo baroque palace located at the top of Montjuic. The impressive palace fronts a...
Explore Montjuic hill – important landmarks, historic sites, fantastic viewpoints, gardens & museums Montjuic is the one of the most significant hills around Barcelona and filled with so many amazing monuments, gorgeous viewpoints to Barcelona,...
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.
