When it was announced a few years ago that the men’s FIFA World Cup would be held in the United States in 2026, I knew I wanted to go. I had attended World Cups in other countries and was excited to experience one at home. Attending the tournament every four years has become a family tradition that began with my dad and later grew to include me, my uncle, my son, and my husband. My dad has always been a huge soccer fan, and while I follow the sport a little less closely, I am a fan too. We have also loved exploring new countries between matches.
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Noelle’s Monthly Recap: June 2026
June was a fun, whirlwind month. During a busy trip back to the U.S., we caught up with friends and family and attended three World Cup games. Outside of that trip, I also had the chance to explore a few new places near Cheltenham, where we live.
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In May, I interviewed for two jobs, including one where I reached the final two candidates – but neither resulted in a job offer. I also fit in a long weekend in Romania and a short trip to the Malvern Hills. I also experienced my first English heat wave and the start of summer barbecue season. Here’s a look at what I did in May 2026.
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April was partly overshadowed by a stressful, multi-week interview process, but I still managed two trips to the Peak District with friends and a long-awaited visit to the Scottish Highlands. Here’s what I got up to in April 2026.
Continue reading “Noelle’s Monthly Recap: April 2026”A Cotswold Day Out: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Cotswolds Days Out is a new series I’ve started to showcase the day trips I take around the Cotswolds Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) in England. Since moving nearby to Cheltenham, I’ve been enjoying exploring the various villages and towns in the region and sharing my experiences with readers. This is the second post in the series. You can read the first post about Painswick here.
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