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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In mid-October 2024, I spent two days exploring Acadia National Park during peak fall foliage—and it was absolutely stunning. I had always wanted to see the park in autumn, and visiting for the first time during the season of changing leaves made it extra special.
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New Orleans is a vibrant city that has beautiful architecture, delicious food, fun bars, interesting history, and an eclectic mix of cultures. Allow yourself to relax and truly appreciate a weekend in this marvelous city.
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Mark and I recently visited the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Pennsylvania. We were interested in seeing this area because there has been discussion of it becoming a future national park. Our trip was in December, so I will be sharing what we did in winter (non-snow conditions) at the park. There are some roads and hikes that are closed in winter but we still found this to be a worthwhile time to visit.
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Detroit, Michigan may not be the first place people think of for a weekend escape (particularly in winter!), but we were pleasantly surprised with the city. Even in winter we found plenty to do and see and via bundling up and lots of indoor stops, we felt like we covered quite a bit of ground. Here’s what my other half and I got up to during our February visit to Detroit.
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Noelle Across The Pond 