I love to see quirky places and it is true that Venice beach in Los Angeles has its share of colorful and eclectic attractions where it seems like anything over the top is the new normal. Consider this adorable couple who built their dream home all in mosaics...
There are so many wonderful road trips from San Francisco you can do with the city as a base to explore the fantastic destinations and places of interests within a short drive from the city. If your interest is in wine country, gorgeous coastal landscape or unique...
There are a variety of picturesque and unique places in Vietnam that are perfect for hiking. In particular, you can choose the highland valleys, the mountain ranges as well as the rice paddies. I am sure that hiking in Vietnam can maximize your satisfaction even if...
Exotic and Unusual Fruits Around the World That Will Surprise Your Taste Buds and what locals love Indulging in exotic and unusual fruits around the world with a culinary adventure into tropical fruits taking your taste buds on a delicious journey. Beyond the...
Nearly smack dab in the center of the state lies Oregon’s best kept jewel. Bend is in the Central Oregon high desert sitting just to the east of the Cascade Range, providing it with a dry climate and 300 days of sunshine each year. If you’re...
Budapest Street Food Delights: A Gastronomic Journey through Hungary’s Culinary Capital For those unfamiliar with Hungarian cuisine, it can probably be best summed up with a story about Queen Elizabeth’s husband, Prince Philip, on a 1993 visit to Budapest. Upon...
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.
