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”

O-Porto! A Photo Essay of Porto, Portugal

This year for my birthday – a birthday that put me markedly in the late twenties category for the first time – rather than Mark buying me a present, I asked to be taken on a trip somewhere. The plan was for it to be a surprise, but a few weeks out I caved and needed to know where we were going – a girl’s got to know what to pack, right?!

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Noelle’s Monthly Recap: January 2017

January started off with sickness slowing me down considerably early and again mid month, although I did manage to fit in a great hike at Leckhampton Hill, and day trips to Cirencester and Bath. It was also a emotionally frustrating month as I watched the U.S. political turmoil from afar. There’s always the good to focus on though, as my trip to Porto, Portugal was one of my favorite I’ve done thus far – look for posts on it in February.
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How To Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling

It’s been a bit of a rough January over in these parts, with me having the fortune of having two colds in the span of a few weeks. As we still have half of winter to go, I figured this would be a good time to remind myself and my readers of how to avoid getting sick while traveling. Continue reading “How To Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling”

Hillside Brewery: Views and Brews in the Forest of Dean

Set in a rural area of west Gloucestershire, England and also within the Forest of Dean, Hillside Brewery is in an idyllic location. From their hilltop outdoor seating area, you can see the Cotswolds in the distance and during a walk around the property itself it’s serene to hear the birds chirping and see the owner’s sheep wandering around the acreage. Continue reading “Hillside Brewery: Views and Brews in the Forest of Dean”