The massive town hall at the Piazza Unita d’Italia is quoted as the largest town square fronting the sea throughout Europe. Called the Palazzo del Municipio in Italian, the main structure is the town hall, an impressive structure constructed in 1872 to 1875...
Finding San Francisco murals at Clarion Alley I love seeing street art and visiting areas in a city that capture some wonderful urban graffiti. Usually these are found in the up and coming areas of town, where rent is cheaper and there is more freedom of...
With the surge of digital camera technology in the marketplace today, there has been such a wonderful resurgence and focus with black and white photography. The possibilities are endless to produce amazing monochrome imagery either on the camera or...
Discover the Architectural Marvel of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul touring the historic site (updated 2023) The Blue Mosque in Istanbul is a breathtaking masterpiece that stands in Istanbul’s cultural and architectural treasures. The Blue Mosque is a...
4th Street in Berkeley Every time I go back to visit my family in Alameda, California, I always have to visit one of my favorite local hangout spots in the East Bay at 4th Street in Berkeley. It’s a cool and trendy area of Berkeley fillled...
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.
