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...
Tiki gone mad – Travel Photo Mondays Where have I been all these years – I had no idea that there was an active Tiki cult scene that is thriving here in the Bay Area of California. Especially with all these cool divvy bars all around Northern...
Favorite photos of 2014 – Travel Photo Discovery Hard to imagine a year ending so quickly and all the wonderful travel experiences that I have gone through this year. It has been a wonderful year filled with exciting places I’ve visited for the...
Bologna highlights with markets and street food We share the best of Bologna highlights of food public markets, street foods and specialty food spots to eat around the city. Use this easy guide to highlight the best public markets, shopping venues and specialty food...
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.
