Crabs in San Francisco – Check out where to find them It’s early January and crabs are typically the favorite New Years delicacy favored by San Franciscans and everyone living around the Bay Area. And why not, it’s crab season and the local...
Tiki gone mad – Travel Photo Mondays Where have I been all these years – I had no idea that there was an active Tiki cult scene that is thriving here in the Bay Area of California. Especially with all these cool divvy bars all around Northern...
A Golden Gate New Years walk – Travel Photo Mondays How does one spend a new day in a new year without being to cliché? Surprisingly, it didn’t come as a surprise that I had never walked across the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco to greet...
San Francisco Christmas and a holiday greeting Where has the year gone I wonder? I’m back in San Francisco visiting friends and family for the holidays and it’s both wonderful and strange to be celebrating Christmas so soon with end of the...
Downtown Vegas food and drink experience Downtown Las Vegas offers so variety of fast food to more exceptional dining experiences far removed from the strip but worthwhile having a meal or tasty drink while you are visiting the downtown area. While fast food is...
Amazing Vegas resort swimming pools – Travel Photo Mondays Needless to say there are so many amazing Las Vegas swimming pools in all the resorts lining the strip. Each are unique with their own wonderful attractions and fun activities. Covering a range of...
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.