Destination: Caudebec-en-Caux, France

Pont de Brotonne in the distance (April 2016). Thinking back to my time in Normandy, I realize that one place that is seldom-mentioned would be Caudebec-en-Caux. This small town is unassuming, but is actually notable in its location, given that it's a stop for tourists taking a cruise along the Seine River from Paris for … Continue reading Destination: Caudebec-en-Caux, France

The Outstanding Blogger Award 2

Source: Leighton Travels Hello, there! About three months ago, Leighton from Leighton Travels nominated me for "The Outstanding Blog Award," which I suppose is an award for those who are outstanding bloggers ("duh, Rebecca," you might say). But there's no question that I am an outstanding blogger-- after all, I was nominated for this, wasn't … Continue reading The Outstanding Blogger Award 2

Lost in LA: Antelope Valley

Antelope Valley poppy field (April 2020). While discussing what "Los Angeles" is, it is important to distinguish between Los Angeles, the city, and Los Angeles, the county. The city itself is significantly-smaller than the county (503 squared miles vs 4700 squared miles, respectively), and it's mostly concentrated in the county's center. Los Angeles County itself … Continue reading Lost in LA: Antelope Valley

Crazy Travel Stories #12: That One Time I Got Bed Bugs in Belgium…

Travel is a wonderful means of discovering various places in terms of their culture, food, language, people, and customs. There is a romanticized beauty of getting lost in the beauty of a town you're in, of happening upon strangers who become your friends, of reveling in a night out and waiting until it's dawn to … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #12: That One Time I Got Bed Bugs in Belgium…