A day walking around Paris – Travel Photo Mondays A day walking around Paris is definitely a wonderful way to explore and slowly discover the city on foot. When you combine walking and taking the Metro system for longer distances, it is easy to visit many of...
Paris in black and white: glorious landmarks and details Can Paris be any more attractive than in spring time? Well yes, definitely when you present the city in a classic way, presented completely in black and white. There is a timeless beauty in Paris...
10 Photography tips for grey sky or rainy days: best way to capture images on those yucky days (2023) Taking pictures on a cloudy or rainy day is really no fun photography wise. It’s hard to capture anything dynamic with grey sky photography or how to capture...
One of my all time favorite areas to hang out and enjoy the new trends and foods of the moment in London is definitely in East London at Brick Lane and Shoreditch. An area that is quickly transforming area and gentrifying, and in my opinion has become the...
The gorgeous doors and portals of Verona: Enjoy the street scenes, beautiful portals & architecture (2023) Verona is truly a stunning city to walk through and admire all the gorgeous architecture and ornate details of the various periods of the city’s past....
Visit Alcatraz Island: Explore the Enigmatic History of America’s Most Notorious Prison Hard to believe that it has been over 20 years since I’ve visited Alcatraz island in the middle of San Francisco bay. I haven’t had a desire to visit 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.