Cool Graffiti at Clarion Alley, San Francisco Finding fantastic street art with San Francisco’s murals at Clarion Alley Here’s a visit and tour of the murals and street art of Clarion Alley in the Mission district of San Francisco. I love seeing street art...
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...
West Sonoma County – Photo Friday Early summer time in West Sonoma County, California and I’m taking a nice road trip exploring the back roads of the county along the Point Reyes Petaluma Road. With rolling hills, small lakes and lots of...
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.
