Sri Lanka Travel Guide: costs, getting around the country safely, street food and getting around Sri Lanka is a jewel shaped island floating in the Indian Ocean south of India. For a country this size, Sri Lanka is quite diverse. You get the misty hills and tea...
Captivating Nepal: Mesmerizing Black and White Images of the Land of Mountains (2023) You might wonder why would someone want to do Nepal photography in black and white? Nepal is a world of color, patterns and a busy, chaotic world all wrapped up in an intense blend...
Explore Paris in black and white In this post, we present Paris in black and white imagery to showcase the timeless and classic beauty of the city’s impressive monuments, landmarks and museums. The monochromatic approach features Paris in a more refined and...
Explore the Elements – A photography challenge Four images that best represent the four elements in your own interpretation. Oh my that’s going to be a tough one for this new photo challenge called Explore the Elements sponsored by Thomas Cook. Combing...
Travel photo tour: Casa Mila, Barcelona Casa Mila is one of Gaudi’s most successful commercial and private mixed-use buildings created in Barcelona and in the fashionable Gracia district and one of the most distinctive Barcelona attraction to visit. This...
Travel photo: Silver Pavilion Kyoto You enter through mature trees and tall bamboo that completely obscures any views of what lies ahead, and finally after passing through the entrance gate you are left with this serene view and a total feeling 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.