(inspired by Le Havre, France-- September 2015) Rainy Day The sky smells of cigarettes rolls itself into clouds on Tuesday afternoon by the bus stop to Le Havre— Even scarves and overcoats could not help but shiver from the rain in September, signaling winter to come. The bus drags its tired engine, dissipates smoke like … Continue reading Rainy Day (poem)
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Bonjour! Whether it's your first or your millionth time in France, there's no doubt that there are plenty of places and monuments worth visiting throughout the country. After all, why limit your time only to Paris when there's Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Strasbourg, and so much more? Besides venturing out of the French capital to other … Continue reading 5 Icons of France (that you need to visit)
Not too long ago, I wrote a post that covered my thoughts/impressions of ten of the countries I've visited in the world so far, after being inspired by this YouTube video of a man who's seen every country and the memories that came along with it. I'll be continuing with the next ten countries (in … Continue reading One Memory from Countries I’ve Visited (So Far– Part 2)
While in Grenoble over a four-day weekend in September, I also did a few day trips to the surrounding towns and cities of the region. Besides a half-day at the stately Château de Vizille, I also got the opportunity to revisit Annecy with my Couchsurfing host and her friends. It'd been over two years since … Continue reading Destination: Annecy, France
During the third weekend of September, I decided to take some time off from work to get out of town. Although I'd only started teaching two weeks prior, the itch to travel was too great to resist-- plus, my schedule for the semester was flexible enough for me to shift my classes around, so with … Continue reading Destination: Grenoble, France (September 2018 Edition)
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 