Unveiling the Splendor: Discovering Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Dam It must have been amazing to see the Hetch Hetchy Valley in its unspoiled and natural state prior prior to it being dammed up as a reservoir to fill the water needs of the Bay Area and San...
Explore Stow Lake in Golden Gate Park In this post we share a visit to Stow Lake located in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The man-made lake is beautiful and a local favorite spot to enjoy outdoor activities like walking, biking or even rowing around the lake...
Hilo Orchid Show on Hawaii Island The Hilo orchid show is one of the largest orchid shows in the entire state and is also the major fundraising event for the Hilo Orchid Society in East Hawaii. There are many orchid growers, enthusiasts and collectors from...
Akaka Falls on the Big Island of Hawaii It’s one of the most beautiful and scenic waterfalls on the Big Island, surrounded by a lush botanical garden, the walk around the gardens and two main waterfalls are quite dramatic. The wet side of the island...
Kohala Mountains in Hawaii, Travel Photo Mondays It’s Monday morning, time to enjoy some gorgeous travel photography and inspiration from around the world. Let’s banish those Monday blues by sharing gorgeous imagery and story telling. ...
Delicious Tropical fruit from Hawaii It’s fun to try some Fresh tropical fruit from Hawaii when visiting the islands and getting them directly from a roadside stand or farmers market. Hawaii is blessed with warm and temperate weather for growing a variety or...
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.
