Yoga in Hawaii resort style There’s something refreshing and wonderful about connecting to yourself – body and spirit when your on vacation or even a short get-away. Doing yoga especially at a wonderful resort or inspiring place that has open spaces...
10 Non-Wine Activities to Experience in Sonoma: Unveiling the Hidden Gems (updated 2023) There are so many fun things to do Sonoma County in Northern California without visiting vineyards and tasting wines. Although Sonoma County is an attractive destination point for...
Things to see in Sonoma: Exploring Must-See Sights and Activities While visiting wine country in Sonoma, it’s also worth a visit to the city of Sonoma to enjoy the many attractions around the old part of town and other places just outside of the...
Russian expansion to America in California: Russian fort at Fort Ross in Sonoma (2023) Along the Sonoma coastline just north from Bodega Bay is this solitary fortress guarding a lonely and quiet cove at Fort Ross. Back in the 17th and 18th century this coastline was...
The gardens at Kendall Jackson Winery Kendall Jackson winery is known for its magnificent wines grown in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and down the coastal areas in Monterey and Santa Barbara. On a lesser but also important note is its wonderful organic gardens that are...
Welcome to 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 gorgeous imagery and story telling. Sonoma hike through...
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.