Popular train destinations in the USA Train travel is a wonderful way to enjoy being on the ground and really seeing the landscape unfold before you around different parts of the United States. Even though train service is not as well established in European and Asian...
Northern Thailand and morning alms, Travel Photo Mondays The Buddhist ritual of the morning alms of monks happens all over Thailand. Rising early, along with locals paying their respects, the monks appear each morning on the main roads from the temple to collect food...
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...
An Agriturismo farm tour in Bologna (cooking class & local specialties) After spending some time exploring all the attractions of Bologna from the outdoor markets, the iconic two towers or Bologna, my first impression of visiting the city and eating all the...
Exploring the Charm of Faenza: A Captivating Visit to Italy’s Ceramic Capital (updated 2023) I happened on Faenza, Italy by accident which was a wonderful experience to discover this beautiful medieval city in the heart of the Romagna region of Italy. I was...
Visiting Point Reyes Station – Travel Photo Mondays It’s Monday morning, time to enjoy some gorgeous travel photography and inspiration from around the world. Let’s banish those Monday blues by sharing beautiful imagery and personal story telling. You can also...
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.
