Destination: Copenhagen, Denmark

In the summer of 2012 following my first year in college, I went on a trip with my family to northern Europe for the first time. We spent eight to ten days primarily in the Scandinavian countries, with brief jaunts in Berlin and St. Petersburg. It was something new and unexpected, as I had little … Continue reading Destination: Copenhagen, Denmark

1000 Follows! (and 25 Facts About Me)

Greetings! A couple of days ago, I hit 1000 follows on my blog! It's been three years in the making, but I'm very happy to have reached this milestone. I thank all of you who continue to read and follow my adventures on this website. In return, I would like to dedicate this milestone to … Continue reading 1000 Follows! (and 25 Facts About Me)

Three Years of Blogging!

This day, July 30th, marks my three years of blogging on Rebecca Goes Rendezvous. Since registering my blog in 2016, I have accumulated over 400 posts related to my adventures in traveling and living abroad, along with advice, personal stories, and poetry. Rebecca Goes Rendezvous is essentially a place for me to share my passion for seeing the world, … Continue reading Three Years of Blogging!

5 Places to Visit in Île-de-France (besides Paris)

There's certainly no question that, despite being one of the smallest regions,  île-de-France is the most-populous and heavily-concentrated in all of the country. Home to the capital Paris and many of the tourist draws (Versailles, Disneyland Paris), it's no wonder that so many first-time and seasoned travelers come to île-de-France for their holidays. Although it's … Continue reading 5 Places to Visit in Île-de-France (besides Paris)

A Guide to Bastille Day Fireworks in Paris

Last week was Bastille Day (aka "le 14 juillet") in France. As it goes with many independence days, there were fireworks featured in cities all over the country, the most-famous being in Paris. Considering that it falls in the middle of summer, during which tourist season is at its peak, the capital is packed with people who … Continue reading A Guide to Bastille Day Fireworks in Paris