INestled atop a hill overlooking the charming city of Ljubljana, Slovenia, stands the majestic Ljubljana Castle, a historic fortress that has witnessed centuries of stories and secrets. But it’s not just the castle’s rich history that beckons travelers...
Grand Canyon morning helicopter tour of the west and south rim It was 4am and I was bone tired and yet excited about this trip. The shuttle was picking me up exactly at 5am for a morning ride, and the drive to the airport was still another 30 minutes outside of...
Cool Places and Backstreets of San Francisco: Discovering Hidden Gems San Francisco is a pretty cool city – there is so much going on in terms of art, history, culture and architecture. Tourists and locals alike enjoy the amazing food culture and cuisine,...
Game of Thrones at the Alcazar of Seville: A must visit the gardens and palace interiors (2023) For those viewers that are totally into the Game of Thrones and the amazing historical places filmed around the world to represent the stunning and exotic lands, the next...
Mission Street art – 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 beautiful imagery and personal story telling. You can also check us...
Experience the best on this Dry Creek Valley Sonoma road trip (updated) Dry Creek Valley, a scenic road trip through Sonoma’s wine country It always seems like perfect weather early June up in Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County – the promising growth of the...
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.