When I went home for Christmas late last year, a few of my friends mentioned that they were awaiting results on their ancestry tests through 23andMe, a DNA genetic testing and analysis company. Interested in validating what I did know about my ancestry and curious if there was anything I didn’t, I ordered my own kit and sent it away to find out my results. Continue reading “23andMe: Finding Out My Ancestry”
As I was on my journey through the Baltic capitals, Vilnius seemed to be most underestimated of the three capital cities. Many people hit the Baltic capitals of Riga and Tallinn, but they either skipped over Vilnius or only spent a day there. However, I found Vilnius to be charming and have plenty to do – certainly not worth skipping over. So how should you spend a weekend in Vilnius? Here’s what Mark and I got into during our time there.
Continue reading “Discovering the Baltic Charm of Vilnius, Lithuania”
I want to start by thanking everyone who has read, commented, and supported me over the past year. This blog initially started for me to share my life abroad for family and friends at home – but over time, with encouragement, has turned into something much bigger. Continue reading “Noelle Across The Pond’s One Year of Blogging Giveaway!”
After a January that dragged on, February seemingly flew by. Early and mid month were spent laying low in England, with a day trip to Evesham and staycation in Cheltenham. Things got busier later in the month though as I flew to the Baltics for a nine day adventure through Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia – look for coverage on that trip this month. Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: February 2017”
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