Noelle’s Monthly Recap: September 2026

September brought significant change and several major personal achievements. After more than seven years with my previous company, I moved into a new UK-based role—one of my main goals for the year. I also achieved another goal by passing the UK driving test, widely regarded as one of the world’s most challenging. Alongside these milestones, I travelled around England and squeezed in a weekend trip to Germany. It was a busy but rewarding month, full of new experiences. Here’s what I got up to in September.

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A Relaxing Weekend in the Stuttgart, Germany Area

Much in need of some relaxation this month while I was in between jobs, I went to visit my friend Miriam at her home in the suburbs of Stuttgart, Germany. We had a wonderful weekend together, and while Stuttgart isn’t a city you hear about as often as Munich or Berlin, I do think the area is beautiful and has a lot to offer. Here’s how my weekend there went.

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A Weekend at the Christmas Markets in Stuttgart, Germany

When my friend Miriam moved back to Germany a few months ago, I knew that December was the perfect time to visit. I had been to Germany before, but somehow visiting in time for the famous German Christmas Markets had eluded me thus far. Continue reading “A Weekend at the Christmas Markets in Stuttgart, Germany” →