Captivated by History and Charm: A First Impression of Athens, Greece and attractions (updated 2023) Exploring around the vibrant city of Athens, Greece, I was immediately captivated by its unique blend of history, culture, and modernity. From the moment I arrived,...
Capturing the Charm: First Impressions of Emilia Romagna’s Enchanting Landscapes and Gastronomy A first impression of Bologna leaves you wanting to explore the entire city completely. From the famous two towers of Bologna to the outdoor markets of...
Fall time in Plitvice Lakes National Park, part 2 Visiting the lower falls and lake in Plitvice Lakes National Park is just as striking as visiting the upper falls area which I covered in an earlier post. If you didn’t get a chance to view...
Autumn colors and Fall time in Plitvice Lakes National Park (updated) Have you ever been to a place where you have timed everything perfectly and it all just came about so effortlessly in your travels? Well, this is definitely one of those occasions in my traveling...
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.
