Explore the Beautiful gardens of Kyoto In this post, we share the most beautiful and historic gardens of Kyoto that are a must visit and main attraction of exploring Kyoto. We discover the many unique water features, zen gardens, views and beauty of these inspiring...
Visiting Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan Touring the grounds of Nijo Castle Today I’m taking you on a tour of Nijo Castle in Kyoto is centrally located in the city and was built 1626 for the current Shogun of Japan. Even though Edo (Tokyo) was the capital, Kyoto and...
Golden Temple at Kyoto for 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 gorgeous imagery and story telling. Where is the Golden temple...
Discover the Mystical Beauty of Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto: A Journey into Serenity How to get to the Fusimi Inari Shrine In Kyoto Getting to Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is relatively straightforward. Here’s how you can reach the...
Looking for Geishas in the Gion and Pontocho, Kyoto Looking for Geishas in the Gion and Pontocho neighborhoods of Kyoto is typically where you will find them shuttling between bars and restaurants where they work and we scout the areas to explore and also enjoy these...
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.