Category: Maryland

Noelle’s Monthly Recap: October 2026

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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 20th 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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A Day Trip to Solomons Island, Maryland

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In summer, nothing beats a day by the water. This past Memorial Day weekend, Mark and I spent a day in the quaint waterfront town of Solomons Island, Maryland. Located just under two hours from both the Baltimore and Washington DC areas, the town makes for a great day out. Here’s what we did while there.

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Mystery and History with Baltimore Ghost Tours

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Ghost tours are one of my favorite ways to explore a city. They help connect us to the history and issues of a time past and understand what lays behind the surface of a place.

I recently did the Baltimore Bewitched: Raven Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour with Baltimore Ghost Tours, part of US Ghost Adventures. The ghost tour I did focused on the Fells Point area of the city. 

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Top 9 Things to do in Baltimore, Maryland (that aren’t in Inner Harbor)

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While the Inner Harbor is Baltimore’s most popular tourist attraction, there are also several lesser known gems in the city worth a visit. As someone who lives in the Baltimore area, here are nine of my Charm City favorites.

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A Day Trip to Smith Island, Maryland

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Smith Island is an island on the Chesapeake Bay and is the last inhabited island in Maryland that is not accessible by vehicle. English settlers first moved to the island in the 17th century, and it is known today for its crabbing and oyster industries. Smith Island is home to approximately 350 people and has three island communities: Ewell, which is the largest, Tylertown, and Rhodes Point. On my visit to the island I visited Ewell and Rhodes Point.

Smith Island is also the birthplace of Maryland’s official dessert, the Smith Island cake, which is characterized by multiple thin layers alternating cake and frosting, with the most popular and traditional being yellow cake with chocolate fudge frosting.

Here’s my experience visiting the island this past June.

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