Views of Catalina Island (June 2023) My partner and I started our second day in Catalina with a quick coffee and pastry at one of Avalon's cafés before catching the island shuttle up to Wrigley Memorial-- it cost $2 USD one-way for the two of us and while we could've just walked, it would've been … Continue reading Destination: Catalina Island, California (PART 2)
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St. Catherine Way in Avalon (June 2023) Around this time last summer, my partner and I took a long weekend getaway to Catalina Island. Located just 30 miles/48 kilometers off the shore of Los Angeles, this small island is a popular destination for locals to explore another part of southern California. Despite being born and … Continue reading Destination: Catalina Island, California (PART 1)
Château de Chantilly (March 2023) France is far from being short of châteaux: with over 40,000 of them spread all over the country, they are nearly impossible to avoid visiting while on a trip. Château de Chantilly is no exception: located 30 miles/50 kilometers north of Paris, it's perfect for a day trip to see … Continue reading Destination: Château de Chantilly, France
The Grund (March 2023) When one thinks of Luxembourg, the word "small" comes to mind. With a population of just over 640,000, this country is but a blip among Europe's powerhouses, but it offers an astonishingly multicultural environment that's home to over 160 nationalities who come to work and live here. I would visit as … Continue reading Destination: Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Bibliothèque nationale- Richelieu site (March 2023) Alas, my luck with avoiding the French transport strikes ran dry: I found out not only the trains would be severely-impacted, but also the metro. I had plans to take a day trip that day, but sadly had to stay put until the demonstrations ended. However, the strikes didn't … Continue reading Destination: Paris, France (Transport Strikes, Delicious Desserts, and Another Speakeasy Bar Crawl– DAY 4)
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 