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Brixham, England: re-visiting a childhood favourite holiday spot
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Brixham, England: re-visiting a childhood favourite holiday spot

When I was staying in Bukit Lawang I made friends with an Indonesian woman around my … Brixham, England: re-visiting a childhood favourite holiday spotRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•August 5, 2019•5
Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, Albania
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Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, Albania

After my immensely interesting day exploring Tirana and learning about the history of Albania, I was … Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, AlbaniaRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 28, 2019•9
Twenty-four hours in Tirana, Albania: one of the most interesting cities that I’ve visited
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Twenty-four hours in Tirana, Albania: one of the most interesting cities that I’ve visited

Albania is a holiday destination which has been growing rapidly in popularity in recent times, with … Twenty-four hours in Tirana, Albania: one of the most interesting cities that I’ve visitedRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 14, 2019•6
Architecture, history, and plenty of rain: 24 hours in Krakow, Poland
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Architecture, history, and plenty of rain: 24 hours in Krakow, Poland

Regular readers may be wondering what happened to New Zealand; after taking you through my two … Architecture, history, and plenty of rain: 24 hours in Krakow, PolandRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•May 19, 2019•6
Why visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau isn’t just something to tick off a list
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Why visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau isn’t just something to tick off a list

I’ve always tried to visit historical sites of trauma when I find myself in a region … Why visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau isn’t just something to tick off a listRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•May 16, 2019•4
Brexit: one travel blogger’s plea
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Brexit: one travel blogger’s plea

It’s been one week since the UK voted to leave the EU by a very narrow … Brexit: one travel blogger’s pleaRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•June 30, 2016•4
That time I found my own little beach in Corfu
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That time I found my own little beach in Corfu

It was my final chance to find this coastal path. I’d set out the previous afternoon … That time I found my own little beach in CorfuRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•November 9, 2015February 2, 2016•2
The people who thought that the Garden of Eden was in Bedford
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The people who thought that the Garden of Eden was in Bedford

I’m starting to learn that even the smallest of places can contain some intriguing slices of … The people who thought that the Garden of Eden was in BedfordRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•October 26, 2015February 2, 2016•0
Five top train journeys in Europe
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Five top train journeys in Europe

There’s something special about travelling by train in Europe; perhaps it’s the many different terrains you … Five top train journeys in EuropeRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•October 12, 2015February 2, 2016•1
Gluten free and dairy free in Barcelona
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Gluten free and dairy free in Barcelona

I’m going to start this post with a massive disclaimer. I’m not coeliac and I don’t … Gluten free and dairy free in BarcelonaRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•October 5, 2015February 2, 2016•0

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Rachel Sinclair Bickley The Imagination Trail solo travel blog This is me: my name's Rachel and I'm a blogger, writer, dreamer, feminist and volcano-chaser. In 2016 I left a successful career as an academic librarian in the UK and gave up my home and most of my possessions to go travelling throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. In 2018 I returned to the UK, went back into librarianship, and now travel within Europe and further afield as much as possible in my free time. I hope to show that solo female travel is just as easy, fun and safe (if not more so!) as travelling with others.

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    Why Gili Trawangan was a massive disappointment
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