Hawaii Island, top places to visit east side In this post we share the top places to visit and explore around the east side of Hawaii island. From visiting unique towns like Hilo and Pahoa, visiting lush rain forests and farms, public markets and cool coastline views,...
Lei Day celebrations in Hawaii May Day is also called Lei Day in Hawaii, it’s a popular and fun way to cherish someone you love and care for with a beautiful lei, usually hand-made personally from the giver. Leis were used regularly by the early...
My first Photo Friday and Aloha Friday combined is almost in my back yard area of East Hawaii. Down the road, about an hours drive from my home in Orchidland to the end of the two lane highway is Kalapana, a small community wiped out by lava coming down from the...
Foods in Sri Lanka to try and enjoy Foods in Sri Lanka: A Flavor-Packed Journey Through Local Cuisine that will Surprise your Taste buds Sri Lanka is such an amazing country to experience the fascinating people, culture, traditions and cuisine around the country. ...
Bologna highlights: A Food Lover’s Guide to Markets and Street Eats Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is one of those iconic cities that has a proud and amazing food culture and history. Better known locally as ‘La Grassa’ (the fat...
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.