Visiting Keauhou on the Big Island Visiting Keauhou on the Big island is really like paradise on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Along the coastline in Keauhou, the sun is always dazzling under clear blue skies, adding just the right amount of heat and...
Explore the Elements – A photography challenge Four images that best represent the four elements in your own interpretation. Oh my that’s going to be a tough one for this new photo challenge called Explore the Elements sponsored by Thomas Cook. Combing...
Sri Lanka is such an amazing country to experience the fascinating people, culture, traditions and cuisine around the country. Food is a very important facet of daily Sri Lankan lifestyle and everything centers around making the best available dishes from shopping...
Here’s how to travel smarter Having traveled for business and pleasure since my early days of going to Europe and Asia from high school and through college and the timeframes beyond, I have learned a lot about traveling on my own or with friends and how...
Visit Alcatraz Island: Explore the Enigmatic History of America’s Most Notorious Prison Hard to believe that it has been over 20 years since I’ve visited Alcatraz island in the middle of San Francisco bay. I haven’t had a desire to visit 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.