Artesa Winery food and wine pairing (A must do in Napa) I’m visiting Artesa winery with a few friends and enjoying their wine and tapa taste pairing on my tour today in Napa. Artesa Winery in the Carneros region of iconic Napa Valley in Northern...
North Beach food tour in San Francisco I’ve been spotting this quirky and eccentric looking person hanging out at our meeting location place for the North Beach food tour in San Francisco and wondering if she is going to be our guide for the afternoon or is she...
Cool Places and Backstreets of San Francisco: Discovering Hidden Gems San Francisco is a pretty cool city – there is so much going on in terms of art, history, culture and architecture. Tourists and locals alike enjoy the amazing food culture and cuisine,...
Visiting Hip Healdsburg in Sonoma, California – 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...
Mission Street art – 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 us...
Finding San Francisco murals at Clarion Alley I love seeing street art and visiting areas in a city that capture some wonderful urban graffiti. Usually these are found in the up and coming areas of town, where rent is cheaper and there is more freedom of...
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.