Riding with Lux Express: Traveling Through the Baltics

When I was planning my journey through the Baltics, I was trying to figure out the best way to get from one Baltic capital to the next – Vilnius to Riga and Riga to Tallinn. After some initial research, I found that there are no direct trains between the capitals, and, uncomfortable with driving solo in countries where I can’t read the language on the road signs, I searched for the next best option. Continue reading “Riding with Lux Express: Traveling Through the Baltics”

Top Nightlife Areas in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C., what is often overshadowed by the Smithsonian museums, city monuments, and government buildings is that the city has a vibrant and lively nightlife scene. Fortunately my many years of having D.C. as my stomping ground means I’m well acquainted to give you the insider knowledge to the best nightlife areas in the nation’s capital. Continue reading “Top Nightlife Areas in Washington, D.C.”

A Preview: Noelle Across The Pond in the Baltics

Ever since visiting Bulgaria last September, I’ve wanted to explore more of Eastern Europe.

With that in mind, I plugged away to see what itinerary I could best fit into ten days’ time in the region in late February. My original thought was Croatia along with Bosnia and Montenegro, but a lot of the activities I had my eye on were not available in winter months. Continue reading “A Preview: Noelle Across The Pond in the Baltics”

Evesham, a Worcestershire Market Town

Always up to explore more of the country I now call home, when a friend suggested we go for a wander around the market town of Evesham, I was up for it. Evesham, about an hour south of Birmingham, is an riverside town on the northern edge of the Cotswolds, in the county of Worcestershire. Continue reading “Evesham, a Worcestershire Market Town”