As a lover of all things water, it was far overdue that I try paddle boarding – but the truth is, the idea of it made me a bit nervous. Was it something that was actually harder than it looked? Would I make a fool of myself?
Wanting to overcome this, I reached out to the fine folks at Dragonfly Paddle and Fitness based on Kent Island, Maryland for a beginner’s lesson, and they obliged – here’s how it went. Continue reading “A Paddle Board Adventure on Kent Island, Maryland”
One of the most frequent destinations I get asked about from my travels is Iceland. Cheap fares from Icelandair and WOW Air in recent years have made the country easily accessible to the masses, and many brave the cold to see the Northern Lights as well as Iceland’s other natural beauties.
After spending four days in Iceland in January 2016 with my good friend Lauren, I’ve finally put pen to paper (or fingers to keys) to create a guide of what we did and saw in Iceland. Continue reading “A Guide to 4 Days in Iceland”
Grimes Point, an hour east of Reno in the small town of Fallon, Nevada is an area that is a step back in time to the days when hunter gatherer Native Americans lived off the land. Hidden caves and petroglyphs dominate in this fascinating historical site, with the desert backdrop only adding to the intrigue. Continue reading “Hidden Caves and Petroglyphs: Grimes Point in Fallon, Nevada”
Down a gravel dirt road and past a scattering of farm structures and tall, shady trees, we arrived at the tasting room building for Thanksgiving Farm Winery. Located in Maryland’s Anne Arundel County, my mom and I recently visited to learn more about their wines and the farm’s history. Continue reading “Thanksgiving Farm: A Winery Escape in Anne Arundel County, Maryland”
Looking back, July has been a great month. Although it wasn’t heavy on long distance travel, I still managed to have a few great weekend breaks closer to home. The blog has also done exceptionally well this month, with the most views I’ve had since starting to write sixteen months ago. Here’s what Noelle got into in July. Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: July 2017”
Noelle Across The Pond 