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How To Avoid Travel Burnout

Published on July 12, 2017August 1, 2017 by Noelle1 Comment

Last summer, I went on a trip that was one of my least enjoyable to date. After spending exhaustive hours with a friend who was far more selective than me trying to plan the details of our trip, and having just hosted my family in London for six weeks, jetting off for ten days seemed overwhelming. On the ground, bad customer service experiences and not enjoying the destination as much as anticipated led me to (literally) curl up into a ball in my hotel room and want to head home. Continue reading “How To Avoid Travel Burnout” →

Ride, Sally, Ride!

Published on July 9, 2017August 6, 2017 by Noelle1 Comment

One of the best trends in recent years has been the uptick in craft breweries, particularly in the Northern Virginia area. New breweries have popped up that are kindling a love for fine craft brewing. Mustang Sally, one of these breweries, opened its doors in Chantilly in 2016. I was fortunate enough to be invited by owner Sean Hunt to tour the brewery, taste some beers, and sit down with Sean to understand what fueled the passion behind opening his own business. Continue reading “Ride, Sally, Ride!” →

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Luray, Virginia

Published on July 3, 2017August 10, 2017 by Noelle1 Comment

As someone who became a camping aficionado as an adult, exploring various campsites has been one of the most enjoyable parts of this outdoor activity – from beach front sites, to adjacent to a river, we’ve covered a few. So when I found out about Jellystone Park camp-resorts, I knew that I had to take a look.

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Noelle’s Monthly Recap: June 2017

Published on June 29, 2017July 18, 2017 by Noelle1 Comment

Much of June was spent exploring more of my home state of Virginia, although I did have a chance to hop across the pond to England to visit with friends for a week. As we enter summer I’ve been soaking up all the extra hours of sunlight with two of my warm weather favorites: pool visits and sitting on the patio with a cool drink. Here’s what Noelle Across The Pond got into in June. Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: June 2017” →

A Photo Essay of a Coastal Gem: Colonial Beach, Virginia

Published on June 23, 2017July 12, 2017 by Noelle11 Comments

Colonial Beach, one of my all time favorite small towns, is a Virginia gem – and is not very well known, even among Virginians. The town resides along the Potomac River and boasts a beach, boardwalk with shops, waterfront restaurants with live music, cafes, a newly opened brewery, and two wineries. Continue reading “A Photo Essay of a Coastal Gem: Colonial Beach, Virginia” →