4th Street in Berkeley Every time I go back to visit my family in Alameda, California, I always have to visit one of my favorite local hangout spots in the East Bay at 4th Street in Berkeley. It’s a cool and trendy area of Berkeley fillled...
West Sonoma County – Photo Friday Early summer time in West Sonoma County, California and I’m taking a nice road trip exploring the back roads of the county along the Point Reyes Petaluma Road. With rolling hills, small lakes and lots of...
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...
Check out the colorful 16th Avenue stairs in San Francisco I love artsy and unusual places to visit and this was definitely one of the places I wanted to check out in San Francisco out in the Richmond district a short walk or bus ride from Golden Gate Park. The 16th...
Gardens in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco Blossom with Color and Fragrance If you’re looking for some calm and green space in San Francisco, then Golden Gate park is the place to go to relax or just explore the fun attractions in the area. There many separate...
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.