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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As I’ve gotten older, spending a leisurely day wandering through a quaint town with a coffee in hand has become my idea of a day well spent. Now that I’m based in Cheltenham, right next to the Cotswolds, I’ve wanted to explore more of the small villages in the area. Recently, I decided to visit Painswick, one of these Cotswold gems, as it’s just a straightforward forty-minute bus ride from Cheltenham.
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Have you ever experienced that perfect feeling when your travel timing aligns just right? That’s exactly how I felt last month during our family trip to Rome. At first, we hesitated to plan a visit, concerned by Rome’s reputation for being crowded and hectic. However, choosing to travel in January turned out to be an excellent decision. The city was calm, enjoyable, and far less busy than expected. Read on to see why I believe January is the ideal month for exploring Rome.
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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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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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Noelle Across The Pond 