Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana (Beignets at Café du Monde, Visiting Saint Louis Cathedral, & More Southern Food– PART 3)

Strolling Frenchmen Street (October 2025) I had almost a full day following my second night in New Orleans, before I had to catch my flight back home. Therefore, I made the most of it by visiting the places I couldn't get to during the previous days in town, and I managed to cover a lot … Continue reading Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana (Beignets at Café du Monde, Visiting Saint Louis Cathedral, & More Southern Food– PART 3)

Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana (Fancy Breakfast Pastries, Architecture Tour in the Garden District, & Eating Gumbo– PART 2)

Architecture in the Garden District (October 2025) The city of New Orleans has many nicknames: NOLA, The Big Easy, and even "N'awlins," reflecting the local's accent. Regardless of what you call it, it has a long and rich history that blends French, West African, Creole, and American cultures into one. Despite enduring multiple hurricanes and … Continue reading Destination: New Orleans, Louisiana (Fancy Breakfast Pastries, Architecture Tour in the Garden District, & Eating Gumbo– PART 2)

10 Years of Blogging! (Reflections on a Decade of Travel)

Hello, folks! Today marks 10 years of blogging on Rebecca Goes Rendezvous. Seriously, ten whole years. A full decade of traveling and writing about my adventures all over the globe. This blog has taken me across the world, from my post-college years living and working in France to returning to and settling down in my … Continue reading 10 Years of Blogging! (Reflections on a Decade of Travel)

5 Beautiful Libraries in the World

I'm an architecture nerd, and I've seen my fair share of stunning libraries-- historic and futuristic-- on my travels. From the classical to present day, there's something so satisfying about books lined from floor to ceiling in symmetry, offering a wide array of knowledge while also aesthetically-pleasing. It's easy to walk in and wander through … Continue reading 5 Beautiful Libraries in the World

Lost in LA: Silver Lake

The hills of Silver Lake (March 2025) Located in northeast Los Angeles County, the neighborhood of Silver Lake is a small, but trendy place known for its eponymous reservoir and notable bohemian community. It is an area popular with young professionals and artists to live in and hang out among the numerous cafés, boutique shops, … Continue reading Lost in LA: Silver Lake