I’m so loving it here: a stay at the Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens I head directly to the top viewing floor to get a view of the expansive grounds below fronting the Temple of Zeus in the historic district of Athens, Greece. The views are stunning with a...
Bologna highlights: outdoor markets and street food of Bologna – the best foodie spots around town (updated 2024) Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy is one of those iconic cities that has a proud and amazing food culture and history. Better known...
Zagreb is a dynamic and fun capital city of Croatia. Even though it isn’t located along the scenic Croatian coastline, there’s plenty to see and do in the capital to make a visit worthwhile. Whether you are into trying local foods, checking out...
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...
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,...
4th Street in Berkeley Every time I go back to visit my family in Alameda, California, I always have to visit one of my favorite local hangout spots in the East Bay at 4th Street in Berkeley. It’s a cool and trendy area of Berkeley fillled...
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.
