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One Day on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway in the White Mountains, New Hampshire

Published on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 by NoelleLeave a comment

I’ve been wanting to visit the White Mountains region of New Hampshire for a few years now, ever since I started following a local influencer who first introduced me to its beauty. Summer felt like the perfect time to go – when the mountains are lush and green and the weather is warm. As I was planning the trip, I came across the Kancamagus Scenic Byway and immediately knew it had to be part of the experience.

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Mystery and History with Baltimore Ghost Tours

Published on June 5, 2025December 4, 2025 by NoelleLeave a comment

Ghost tours are one of my favorite ways to explore a city. They help connect us to the history and issues of a time past and understand what lays behind the surface of a place.

I recently did the Baltimore Bewitched: Raven Bones & Ballads Ghost Tour with Baltimore Ghost Tours, part of US Ghost Adventures. The ghost tour I did focused on the Fells Point area of the city.

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A Weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana

Published on February 16, 2025June 5, 2025 by NoelleLeave a comment

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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Top 9 Things to do in Baltimore, Maryland (that aren’t in Inner Harbor)

Published on October 11, 2024June 1, 2025 by NoelleLeave a comment

While the Inner Harbor is Baltimore’s most popular tourist attraction, there are also several lesser known gems in the city worth a visit. As someone who lives in the Baltimore area, here are nine of my Charm City favorites.

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A Winter Weekend in Detroit, Michigan

Published on June 5, 2024September 14, 2024 by NoelleLeave a comment

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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