So what are the top places to visit on the east side of Hawaii Island AKA The Big Island (updated 2024) The Big Island of Hawaii is quite large in terms of size and many Hawaii points of interest of places to see and visit on the east side of Hawaii. In order to give...
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...
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...
Discover the 24 warmest places in Europe for a winter getaway or longer You might not consider Europe a warm weather destination to visit in winter with average temperatures in the warmer regions of the continent ranging from 12-18 degrees Celsius (45-65F) to not be...
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.
