...that's the question. Especially for many of us travelers, it can be difficult to find accommodation in a new city or country. Hotels might be ridiculously expensive or hostels just don't exist (particularly in small towns). It's not just a matter of getting to your destination safely, but also having a roof over your head … Continue reading To Couchsurf or not to Couchsurf?
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Apart from the beach-y weather in the South Bay, I spent at least a good third of my childhood in the San Gabriel Valley. Commonly known as the "626" (its area code), this area is located in east Los Angeles which is known for its predominant Chinese-Vietnamese community. Although it's not quite Chinatown, I would … Continue reading Lost in LA: San Gabriel Valley
When it comes to traveling alone, my *humble* beginnings as a solo traveler didn't actually start until I was a full-fledged adult: it was my summer studying abroad in Paris during university that I experienced a newfound freedom, outside my parent's supervision, to explore Paris and see so much of it: touristy and off-the-beaten-path alike. … Continue reading The 10 Travelers You Meet
Now, it was around this time last year that I published my bucket list of places to visit while in Europe. From the up-most north of Iceland to as far east as Turkey, I had many aspirations for seeing some of these miraculous places on the continent. Fast-forward a year later and, while I'm once … Continue reading My Bucket List for Europe– PART 2
Known as "the capital of the Alps," Grenoble is picturesque just about anywhere-- in fact, it's known for having views of the mountains-- ominous and sublime-- wherever you are in the city. Seriously, no matter where you turn, you get views of the Alps in the distance! Grenoble had been on my list of places … Continue reading Destination: Grenoble, France
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 