As of yesterday, I turned 25. *cue quarter-life crisis* But really. I am feeling pretty good about how things are going so far in my life. While there are certain aspects which I wish that I could change, the general outlook is fairly positive, and it's incredible just how much I've developed over these 25 … Continue reading 25 Lessons I Learned in 25 Years
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It's finally 2018! As we head into a new year, we're leaving another behind. Another 365 days are past us, and many of us are eager to wipe away past mistakes and start anew. With the first day of 2018 done, there's plenty of optimism with the remaining 364 days to come. I've heard some … Continue reading Happy New Year 2018!
...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?
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
Homesick. /ˈhəʊmsɪk/ adjective experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it. Having lived and worked abroad for the past two, soon-to-be three years, I've had my fair share of missing home. With over 5800 miles (9300 kilometers), a nine-hour time difference, and a massive ocean separating me from my hometown, … Continue reading An Essay on Homesickness
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 