Category: Travel

A Weekend Getaway to Colonial Beach, Virginia

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Colonial Beach, Virginia is a place I hold dear to my heart. My family and I have traveled there at least once a summer for several years, and it’s become one of my favorite places to visit. In the time we’ve been making our way to the town, I’ve come to explore more and more of what Colonial Beach has to offer as a destination and also see the town emerge into its own as an ideal seaside getaway.

Here’s what my family and I did and saw on a recent visit.

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A First Timers’ Visit to San Diego

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While my time in San Diego – my first time ever to California – was brief, I wanted to make the most of it. Fortunately, with two travel blogger friends who have both covered San Diego (shout out to The Voyageer and Lavender Vines!), I was able to whittle down a list for my first timers’ visit to San Diego. Here’s what I did and saw. Continue reading “A First Timers’ Visit to San Diego” →

Noelle’s Monthly Recap: August 2017

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August was a busy month spread out with travel along both the east coast and west coast of the United States. This month was also my first ever visit to California, marking my 25th state visited and meaning I’ve seen 50% of the United States, which is a fun milestone to get to. Otherwise August was all about soaking up the last days of summer with lots of time outside and by the water. Here’s what I got into in August 2017. Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: August 2017” →

Twin Oaks Tavern Winery: A Mountaintop Haven in Bluemont, Virginia

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Set in an idyllic mountaintop setting in Virginia’s prominent Loudoun County wine region, Twin Oaks Tavern Winery delights with high quality wines, a riveting history, and the backdrop of the Shenandoah Valley in the distance.

I recently met with winery owner Donna Evers to tour the property and taste their wines – here’s how it went. Continue reading “Twin Oaks Tavern Winery: A Mountaintop Haven in Bluemont, Virginia” →

A Day Trip to Kent Island, Maryland

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Just across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, into Maryland’s Eastern Shore, sits an often overlooked destination – Kent Island. Kent Island, as I discovered on a recent trip there, is a relaxing getaway brimming with several nature areas and walking paths, waterfront restaurants serving up fresh local seafood, and a laid back culture that can only be found by the water. Here’s how my family and I spent our day on the island. Continue reading “A Day Trip to Kent Island, Maryland” →