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Author: The Imagination Trail
My name's Rachel and I'm a British twenty-something woman going (mostly) solo to places that intrigue and inspire. I'm a blogger, writer and dreamer.
The missed volcano: when Mother Nature says no
I remember one Saturday afternoon, shortly after I had graduated from university and got myself a … The missed volcano: when Mother Nature says noRead more
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Cooling off in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands
The temperature in Kuala Lumpur was rising. One morning I took myself off for a short … Cooling off in Malaysia’s Cameron HighlandsRead more
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“But it’ll never happen to me!” : when travel burnout hits
I was several days into my stay in Kuala Lumpur. I’d re-adjusted to life back in … “But it’ll never happen to me!” : when travel burnout hitsRead more
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Kuala Lumpur: the city I didn’t expect to love
I have to admit to being fairly underwhelmed by most of the cities I’ve passed through … Kuala Lumpur: the city I didn’t expect to loveRead more
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Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, Sumatra
After a busy week of running around North Sumatra looking for orangutans in the jungle and … Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, SumatraRead more
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Ten days to change your life: my time at a silent Vipassana meditation retreat
I think it was during my time in Japan, cross-legged on my futon in my little … Ten days to change your life: my time at a silent Vipassana meditation retreatRead more
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Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North Sumatra
Sometimes a particular volcano will take a hold in my mind for some reason; perhaps because … Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North SumatraRead more
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Close encounters: in search of orangutans in Bukit Lawang
I’ve always wanted to see the orangutans in Borneo (and still plan to, later on this … Close encounters: in search of orangutans in Bukit LawangRead more
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Blue fire and sulphur mines: the world of Mount Ijen
I never imagined I’d be happy to see Jakarta, but when the plane from Singapore touched … Blue fire and sulphur mines: the world of Mount IjenRead more
