Luther Burbank Gardens – 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 can also check...
Enjoying the wines and gardens at Ferrari Carano in Sonoma County If you enjoy experiencing a slice of Tuscany, gorgeous gardens and sampling delicious wines, then head out to Ferrari Carano winery in Sonoma County, California. The best time frame to enjoy...
Travel photo: Silver Pavilion Kyoto You enter through mature trees and tall bamboo that completely obscures any views of what lies ahead, and finally after passing through the entrance gate you are left with this serene view and a total feeling of...
Experience the best on this Dry Creek Valley Sonoma road trip (updated) Dry Creek Valley, a scenic road trip through Sonoma’s wine country It always seems like perfect weather early June up in Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County – the promising growth of the...
Moscone Center in San Francisco – Photo Friday It’s Photo Friday and I’m highlighting a wonderful place to visit in San Francisco to start you off on a fantastic weekend. The Moscone center in downtown San Francisco is a very popular...
Discovering San Francisco’s Iconic Filbert Steps: Ascend to New Heights around the Embarcadero Take a thrilling adventure through the iconic “Filbert Steps in San Francisco.” These hidden stairs, nestled amidst lush gardens, wind their way up the...
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.