Must Visit Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami The private village of the James Deering family (of Deering/Harvester fortune) at Vizcaya was the most prominent home in Miami during that time frame and early development of Miami. Vizcaya meaning was built on the...
I love the Napa wine country since it’s a quick get away from the hectic world and urban environment of the Bay Area and enjoying that Napa Valley vacation. There are so many things to do in Napa, but for me it’s basically about personal...
Review St. Regis Hotel Mexico City Located in the heart and central district of Mexico City, the St. Regis Hotel is a beacon of luxury and comfort in this busy, metropolitan city. A gleaming silver and glass, contemporary structure, the St. Regis fronts the beautiful...
Touring Mexico City Tours by Locals Pt2 Day one touring Mexico City was a lot of fun with tour provider Tours by Locals which provides customized one on one tour programs for individuals or even smaller groups. I really enjoyed my private tour of some of the...
Touring Mexico City with Tours by Locals I haven’t done a custom one on one tour before so it so it was perfect for my short visit to Mexico City to do a tour with Tours by Locals and get a quick look at this vibrant city with a custom plan catered around my...
A perfect backpack ECBC I’ve worn out so many backpacks on my multiple trips around the world and have not found anything really long lasting with a variety of features to make it a versatile day pack. Unfortunately, I have a tendency to abuse my day packs,...
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.
