Before our trip, several people told me they had seen little of Madrid—often because they were there for work—or that it lacked the appeal of other Spanish cities. Although Spain has larger cities with more attractions, Madrid has a charm of its own, and I thoroughly enjoyed our brief stay.
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I recently went to Romania for a long weekend and managed to pack a lot into just a few days. Going in with very little knowledge about the country, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I was able to learn in such a short period. Here’s my experience, along with some thoughts on what I enjoyed most.
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When I was planning my trip to the Scottish Highlands last month, I debated whether or not to rent a car. While having a car would provide more freedom and flexibility, I also felt a little stressed about the prospect of driving on the left side of the road in an unfamiliar area without knowing what the weather would be like. Since my trip was in late April, conditions could really vary.
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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.
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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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Noelle Across The Pond 