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.
Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: January 2017”
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”
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”
Short on time but want to see the best of what Prague has to offer? This was my predicament when I visited Prague back in November, with just under 48 hours total in the city. Having mentioned some of the sites I wanted to visit to my friend John who lives in Prague, he mentioned that they were all in a circular path. This proved excellent advice as that’s how I planned my own one day walking tour of the city. Continue reading “A One Day Walking Tour of Prague, Czech Republic”
You know the saying ‘all roads lead to Rome’? Well, it turns out during the Roman rule of Britain that all roads led to Corinium, now know as modern day Cirencester, England. Cirencester is a market town on the edge of the Cotswolds, and as an easy bus ride from Cheltenham I decided to make my way there for the day. Continue reading “All Roads Lead to Cirencester, England”
Noelle Across The Pond 