January is usually a rather gloomy month for me, so in recent years I’ve tried to make it more enjoyable by traveling and organizing plenty of social events—and this year, those efforts really paid off. I spent about a third of the month exploring Morocco and Rome, then took a day trip to Bletchley Park after returning to England. Mark and I also celebrated moving into our new home by hosting a housewarming party. Read on to find out what else I got up to in January 2026.
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Exploring Rabat: Top Attractions in Morocco’s Capital
During a recent visit to Morocco, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Rabat. The city’s vibrant, charming attractions capture the true essence of Morocco. Read on to discover the best places to visit while you’re there.
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December flew by as I enjoyed Christmas festivities and an end of the month trip to Morocco. I attended a Christmas carol concert with friends, did two rounds of celebrating Christmas with Mark’s family, and drank plenty of mulled wine and gingerbread lattes. At the end of the month, Markell flew to London and we had a few days in the city before joining my dad and uncle for a trip to Morocco, a new country for me. Here’s what I got into in December 2025.
Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: December 2025”Top Attractions to See in San Francisco in 30 Hours
When I travel I really aim to see the highlights of the place I am visiting, even if my time there is limited. Last summer I traveled to San Francisco and had about thirty hours to see the city. Even with this short amount of time, I feel like I did a good job of covering the major attractions and wanted to share how I did it.
Our itinerary started with us arriving in to San Francisco in the early afternoon and departing the following night.
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After a many year hiatus from writing monthly recaps, I’ve decided to bring them back! There is a lot happening in my life these days, so I’d love to be able to share more with readers.
November was a month of big changes for me. Mark and I moved to England, where he is from, and on the way did a “wrong way around the world” trip to Fiji, New Zealand, and Singapore. While I did hunker down quite a bit to manage all the tasks that come with moving, I also was able to sneak in a quick trip to Manchester and a long weekend in London. Here’s what I got into in November 2025.
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