This city totally draws you in, it’s almost overwhelming….there’s so much to look at and observe all at the same time. Sometimes it seems like the only way to truly appreciate a place with so much meticulous detail and distraction is to focus on the...
Venice highlights in black and white: capturing classic historic sites, bridges, piazza and ocean Venice in black and white, the sublime and excessive draping the city is stripped down into a simple and basic palate. When you present Venice in this light, what you see...
Explore the black sand beach at Punalu’u (updated 2021) On the southern part of Hawaii island is a large black sandy beach called Punalu’u, a favorite spot for Honu or Hawaiian green and Hawksbill turtles often basking out in the warm sandy beaches....
There are so many truly amazing places to visit throughout the world with spectacular and historic monuments and Unesco World Heritage sites. When I ask this question to a few fellow of travel bloggers what their favorite sites are to visit, I received a quite few...
On the north-western side of Hawaii Island are the monumental cliffs and valleys facing out to the rugged and rough Pacific Ocean. The first canyon is a large gulch called Pololu Valley, which in Hawaiian is translated into long spear. The canyon is a deep and...
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.
