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...
Paris in black and white: glorious landmarks and details Can Paris be any more attractive than in spring time? Well yes, definitely when you present the city in a classic way, presented completely in black and white. There is a timeless beauty in Paris...
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...
Casa Mila La Pedrera – a must visit Gaudi structure and Unesco Heritage site 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...
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.
