Back in December of 2017, I made the tough but right decision to stop travel blogging. It had become cumbersome to have to get the right photo and take notes during my travels so I could blog later and I wasn’t enjoying it anymore. I just wanted to relax on my trips and take things in without feeling a need to document it all. Continue reading “Noelle’s 2018 Non-Fiction Reading Challenge”
This post was originally written as a contribution on the travel blog The Voyageer; you can see the original post here.
Traveling with a large group can prove challenging, particularly when it comes to logistics, determining costs, and making sure everyone’s needs are met. With a large group trip to Spain under my belt earlier this year, here are my top tips for a smooth and fulfilling experience pre-departure and during a group trip. Continue reading “How to Manage Group Travel”
Jockey’s Ridge State Park is the largest state park in the North Carolina state park system and is situated in beautiful Nags Head, North Carolina, a city that is part of the greater Outer Banks region. While staying in nearby Kill Devil Hills with my family, I decided to go for a hike along the Soundside Nature Trail in Jockey’s Ridge. Continue reading “Soundside Nature Trail at Jockey’s Ridge State Park”
San Ignacio, in the Cayo District of Belize, is an ideal place to base yourself in Belize’s lush interior as it’s central to many of the area’s day tours and attractions. One such attraction, Barton Creek Cave, sparked my interest as a former Mayan ceremonial site and for the opportunity to go canoeing, an activity I find relaxing and good for families. Continue reading “Barton Creek Cave Tour in San Ignacio, Belize”
Every winter I try to escape the cold and go somewhere warm. Last year I escaped to a balmy Portugal as a belated birthday getaway, but this year Mark and I decided to do a bit of a bigger trip. We settled on Central America, a region I am eager to explore more of, and after realizing Costa Rica might break our budget, we decided Belize (with a short side trip to Guatemala) would be just the right fit. Continue reading “A Preview: Belize and Guatemala”
Noelle Across The Pond 