The southern most tip of Hawaii,Travel Photo Mondays It’s Monday morning, time to enjoy some gorgeous travel photography and inspiration from around the world. Let’s banish those Monday blues by sharing gorgeous imagery and story telling. You...
Travel Photo Mondays It’s Monday morning, time to enjoy some gorgeous travel photography and inspiration from around the world. Let’s banish those Monday blues by sharing gorgeous imagery and story telling. Our live potted...
Visiting Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan Touring the grounds of Nijo Castle Today I’m taking you on a tour of Nijo Castle in Kyoto is centrally located in the city and was built 1626 for the current Shogun of Japan. Even though Edo (Tokyo) was the capital, Kyoto and...
Looking for Geishas in the Gion and Pontocho neighborhoods of Kyoto (updated 2023) Geishas are very elusive and difficult to spot in Kyoto even though there is a larger percentage of them working in the various restaurants and establishments in the ‘geisha...
A month celebration of Aloha Festivals in Hawaii The Aloha Festivals in Hawaii celebrates Hawaiian culture and history including all things related to celebrating life in Hawaii. One of the most popular events on the Big Island kicking off the Aloha Festivals...
Spectacular clouds all over Hawaii Do you like looking up at the sky and watch the movement of those big puffy clouds occasionally? Well watching for clouds in Hawaii is one of the ideal places to do just that. Cloudy days are not a big deal in Hawaii, they always...
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.
