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...
Unveiling the Sacred Origins: Exploring Buddha’s Birthplace at Lumbini (updated 2023) ” Do not dwell on the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment” Buddha Lumbini located on the southwestern region of...
Moroccan food is wildly popular but also misunderstood. There is a lot more to traditional Moroccan food than just tajine and couscous. The hardest part of experiencing Moroccan food however is that the majority of restaurants in the country cook the same...
For a short and easy drive from San Diego or Los Angeles – a weekend getaway to Escondido, California is a real treat. There’s so much to do and see in Escondido ranging from outdoor adventure and activities, touring local wineries, art and...
Welcome to the Travel Photo postcard series to get you out on the weekends and hopefully visit some of these wonderful destinations. Some of them maybe easy day road trips or even quick getaways from where you live so I hope this inspires you to see some...
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.
