(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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Back in September 2014, I spent about a week with my family vacationing in the Bahamas and the Caribbeans. Namely, we saw a selection of islands in each region while taking a cruise, all the while discovering what they had to offer. Plus, it was a calm and laid-back trip that was much-needed before I … Continue reading Destination: the Bahamas & the Caribbean
Back in 2014, my family and I took a week-long vacation to the state of Florida. We went in late September, just before my sister and I started the school year (since we were still in college), as means of enjoying the last days of summer while also exploring a new state in our home … Continue reading Destination: Orlando, Florida
Most people who don't live in Los Angeles might have this image of the city as a "lively, thriving" network of stars, entrepreneurs, and people in the entertainment industry. They might also imagine it to be nothing short of bars and clubs with eclectic individuals who party until morning, before calling an Uber to take … Continue reading Lost in LA: West Los Angeles
As I've written in previous posts, I've done my fair share of Couchsurfing with plenty of hosts from all over Europe. While most of them have been fine, I've had a few interesting, even weird experiences, with a few of them. I've told you about one of my bizarre stays in Toulouse, and in this … Continue reading Crazy Travel Stories #6: That One Time I Stayed with a Creep in Marseille…
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 