Using light to tell a story is the heart of photography. While balance and contrast are terms that you’ve probably been working with since you first picked up your camera, there are a few game-changing light tricks that you need to try out to fully get the feel...
A Weekend Retreat in the Majestic Japanese Alps: Discovering Nature’s Beauty and Cultural Treasures When you think of the Japanese Alps, you think of skiing, onsen hot springs and stunning vistas. You think of forlorn landscapes far from the neon of Tokyo and...
Although Sydney is not the capital of Australia, the biggest city on the East Coast ranks as number one in travellers’ Australia bucket list. The iconic city views with the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge are in all travel guides. But there is a lot more to...
Volcanoes Hawaii National Park on the Big Island of Hawaii has finally re-opened its doors for the public to visit this wonderful park in Hawaii to explore and enjoy. Closed recently for 3 months because of the damage to the park, earthquakes and the major...
Once a stopover along the silk road, Turkey has long been a crossroads between East and West. As a result, the country has a rich culture steeped in history and traditions with warm hospitable people. Mixed together it makes holidaying in Turkey an unforgettable...
Autumn in USA – 27 must visit places for fall foliage landscape around the country (updated 2023) Autumn in the USA is is blessed with so many amazing places around the country to explore with fantastic landscape and gorgeous fall foliage. You’ll find a...
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.
