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
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Chartres is a medium-sized town located about an hour's train ride from Paris. It's known for its exceptional cathedral, along with a lively town center full of shops and restaurants for locals and visitors to enjoy. I would be doing a short day trip to Chartres while in Paris for a couple of nights, following … Continue reading Destination: Chartres, France
The city of Kutaisi is the third most-populous in Georgia, after Tbilisi and Batumi. Located about 220 kilometers (140 miles) west of Tbilisi, this small city had briefly been the capital of Georgia between 2012 and 2018, before being passed back to Tbilisi-- it even had a Parliament built, but it was never used! Today, … Continue reading Destination: Kutaisi, Georgia
As one of the three countries wedged between the Caucasus mountains, Georgia is a small country that many travelers still don't know much about, let alone have heard of in the first place. It's not to be confused with the U.S. state of the same name, and it's definitely not to be associated as part … Continue reading Destination: Tbilisi & Mtskheta, Georgia
Known as the "Versailles of Latvia," the Rundāle Palace is one which visitors would never have expected to exist in the small Baltic country itself. From its ornate, Baroque architecture to detailed, flourishing gardens, it's a gorgeous gem worth spending a half-day visiting while in Latvia. Getting there from Riga required some time, but it … Continue reading Destination: Rundāle Palace, Latvia
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 