California’s Eastern Sierra tends to be an area limited to Southern Californian’s looking for a Sierra snow getaway. But for those looking to explore a different facet of California’s historic past, culture and fascinating little towns worth...
Things to do in La Jolla: beach fun, explore the coastline and downtown area (updated 2023) La Jolla, just north of San Diego really fits into that perfect beach and Southern California culture and lifestyle. Gorgeous beaches, scenic coastal walks with dreamy sunsets,...
Unforgettable Adventures Await: Exciting Things to Do in Flagstaff Flagstaff is a great base to be able to explore many of Arizona’s national parks, monuments and other popular attractions in the area. Not only is Flagstaff a great base, but you can take many...
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...
Things to do in Istanbul in 24 hours (historic sites, markets and cool places to explore) On a flight back to the United States on Turkish Airways, I had a 24 hour layover in Istanbul and I decided to take advantage of this layover to explore the best of Istanbul in a...
Santa Barbara county wine tour: sip, taste & discover the beautiful vineyards and wines Not knowing much about the various wine regions and appellations of the Santa Barbara county wine region, I opted to work with a popular wine touring outfit in the area called...
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.
