24 Exotic Fruits of the World: Discover Nature’s Tropical Delights! Indulging in the world of exotic and unusual fruits is a captivating culinary adventure that takes your taste buds on a delightful journey. Beyond the familiar apples, oranges, and bananas lies...
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...
CC Fraser Island with Free Aussie Stock Australia has so many amazing national parks and scenic places throughout the country that are worth visiting. For those visitors unfamiliar with the national parks of Australia, the following are some of...
Exploring the Enchanting Beauty of Ilocos Norte, Philippines: A Journey to Remember If you are interested in looking for a quick and fun getaway outside of Manila, then this 3 day itinerary to Northern Luzon is a fantastic trip. The Northern part of...
Kayak adventure trip to Antarctica I was pretty nervous about signing up to be in the Kayak Club on our Antarctic cruise. There were sixteen spots available on the 110-person cruise for kayakers. I presumed all would be full for such an adventuresome-sounding...
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.