3 days visiting Ilocos Norte, Philippines In this post we spend three days visiting Illocos Norte – the northern most province located in the Philippines and discover the many natural landscapes, historic and cultural treasures and unique places to visit around...
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...
Top 5 things you must do in Ahmedabad, India Ahmedabad is the seventh largest city in India and is the commercial capital of Gujarat, a western state of India. Ahmedabad has been inhabited since the 11th century and is a thriving commercial and Industrial hub....
Top things to do in Salzburg Austria In this post we explore the top things to do in Salzburg Austria from the beautiful castles, gardens, historic monuments to the Sound of Music tie in to the city and other wonderful highlights to visit the city. This summer we took...
Are you are a cat or dog person? If you’re the former, like me, you are going to love this one day itinerary in Kotor. Someone even teased me, making me believe Kotor meant cat. It doesn’t. If you’re more of a dog person, don’t stop reading. Kotor cats are pretty...
Must-see Vigan tourist spots, Ilocos Sur, Philippines In this post we discover the 13 must see Vigan attractions, landmarks and places of interest to explore around Ilocos Sur in the Northern Philippines region. We explore delicious food venues, scenic views, walking...
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.