A morning boat cruise, breakfast on an island and a luxury stay at Cinnamon Lodge in Sri Lanka It was an early morning and I was invited to take an early morning cruise on a man-made lake by Cinnamon Lodge in Habanara to view all the amazing wildlife that were...
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...
Sri Lanka in black and white photographs I love to capture historic cities and areas in black and white photography and wanted to feature the island with imagery that depicts the place in classic beautiful shots of bygone days even though visiting the area recently...
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...
Crabs in San Francisco – When it’s the season for this delicious seafood, everyone wants to eat We share crab season in San Francisco covering when the season starts, where crabbing typically happens for local fishermen and delicious recipes that are local...
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.
