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...
Travel photography: what photo equipment to pack I’m going on a two month trips to many countries around the world and this time I’m trying with no suitcase – mostly and hand carry and a backpack to be flexible and fast on my travels...
Alcazar at Seville: A Journey into Architectural Splendor and History Visiting the Alcazar at Seville, is where you experience history, art, and architectural grandeur converge to create a truly enchanting experience in one place. Nestled in the heart of...
Photo tip: fill the frame This is a series of photography tips that I am introducing weekly on my photo blog to help you with a new focused tip to work to master your camera and photography. Today our focus is on filling up the frame which basically means to...
Panoramas and scenic vistas of landmarks, landscapes and architecture from travel bloggers There’s nothing more exciting from climbing a very tall monument, hike up to a scenic landscape or even take an elevator ride to the top of a huge skyscraper to...
Venice 10 random thoughts, advice and quirky observations Venice in terms of what people read about and hope to see sometimes doesn’t always live up to expectations to this well-travelled and extremely popular tourist attraction in Italy. Most come away with...
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.
