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Reflecting on One Year of Living in England

Published on November 7, 2026November 9, 2026 by NoelleLeave a comment

It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since we packed up our life in the US and started over in England. While I had lived in the UK before, moving back was a very different experience, with plenty of adjustments, unexpected challenges and new experiences along the way. Now that we’ve had a full year to settle in, I wanted to reflect on what the experience has really been like, what I’ve missed about America, what I’ve come to love about England, and how we’ve started to build a new life here.

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Noelle’s Monthly Recap: October 2026

Published on November 4, 2026 by NoelleLeave a comment

October flew by, but looking back, I managed to fit a lot in! From visiting friends and family in the US and celebrating Markell’s 20^th birthday to exploring Exmoor and enjoying Halloween here in England, there were plenty of moments to be grateful for. In between, I’ve been getting back into hiking, trying new meals, and continuing to settle into my new role. There have been a few challenges along the way, too, but with my one-year anniversary in England and more adventures coming up in November, there’s a lot to reflect on and look forward to.

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Why Late November is the Best Time to Visit London for Christmas

Published on October 15, 2026October 15, 2026 by Noelle1 Comment

I absolutely love seeing a city decked out for Christmas, and London is one of my favorite places to experience the festive season. However, I also know how overwhelmingly busy popular cities can become as the holidays approach.

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Noelle’s Monthly Recap: September 2026

Published on October 1, 2026 by NoelleLeave a comment

September brought significant change and several major personal achievements. After more than seven years with my previous company, I moved into a new UK-based role—one of my main goals for the year. I also achieved another goal by passing the UK driving test, widely regarded as one of the world’s most challenging. Alongside these milestones, I travelled around England and squeezed in a weekend trip to Germany. It was a busy but rewarding month, full of new experiences. Here’s what I got up to in September.

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A Relaxing Weekend in the Stuttgart, Germany Area

Published on September 20, 2026November 7, 2026 by Noelle1 Comment

Much in need of some relaxation this month while I was in between jobs, I went to visit my friend Miriam at her home in the suburbs of Stuttgart, Germany. We had a wonderful weekend together, and while Stuttgart isn’t a city you hear about as often as Munich or Berlin, I do think the area is beautiful and has a lot to offer. Here’s how my weekend there went.

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