Savor the Flavors: Embark on a Little Havana Food Tour and Indulge in Miami’s Culinary Delights Little Havana just outside of the downtown Miami center is a very traditional Cuban neighborhood with a main road filled with Cuban inspired galleries, boutiques,...
Enjoying a stay at Hotel Astor in Miami Beach One of my favorite hotel experiences would be to stay in a totally unique and one of a kind boutique hotel and the renovated Art Deco style Hotel Astor really fits the bill in terms of the type of place I enjoy staying in....
Unveiling the Charms of San Francisco’s Cool Stairs: A Staircase Enthusiast’s Delight Get ready to climb, snap, and explore – the stairs of San Francisco are waiting for you! These vibrant and colorful stairs are a unique feature of the...
Merrie Monarch Parade in Hilo (crafts fairs, demonstrations, parades and hula competitions) The Merrie Monarch parade caps a week long celebration of hula dance, music performance and creative arts in Hilo, Hawaii. It was a beautiful day celebrating the...
Celebrating Culture and Tradition: Merrie Monarch Festivals and Ho’ike night The entire week of Merrie Monarch festivals in Hilo, Hawaii celebrates everything focused on hula dance, art and other creative performances. Many of the Hilo performance venues...
Visiting the Columbus Museum of Art After extensive remodeling including a new gallery wing dedicated to contemporary art and revolving exhibits, the new Columbus Museum of Art is truly a work of art in itself and a must visit museum in Columbus. Not knowing too...
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.