The cultural capital of Austria, Vienna is a dynamic city filled with so much history, art and culture. Even so, the city embraces what is new and contemporary, with an appeal to modern day lifestyle and urban pleasures. It is one of those cities that has so much...
Imperial Collections of the Hapsburgs: A Regal Display of History and Culture (updated 2023) Uncover the opulence and grandeur of the Hapsburg dynasty with our blog post on the “Imperial Collections of the Hapsburgs.” Step into a world of regal splendor,...
Travel Tech review: Innovative Inateck accessories It’s always great to introduce travel products that help travelers get more organize and travel smarter. I’m so happy to be using these travel products from Inateck. They have created a whole...
A night walking tour in Vienna: Must visit spots in the inner ring and around the city (updated 2023) There’s something magical about walking through the streets of Vienna at night-time. It feels like a nice mixture of very old mixed and new combined into the...
Vienna highlights: a fall garden tour at Schonbrunn castle and enjoying autumn colors (updated 2023) Ah fall in Austria is really a spectacular time to be visiting Vienna and enjoy some of the wonderful gardens like Schonbrunn, on the outskirts of the city. It seems...
Vienna highlights: a fall visit to Schonbrunn palace I’m walking a path between symmetrical lines of maple trees blanketing the graveled pathways brimming with fall colors: orches, yellow, burnt orange and deep crimson. But it’s mostly filled with the huge...
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.