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Solo travel hotel review: La Isla Hostal, Barcelona
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Solo travel hotel review: La Isla Hostal, Barcelona

Trying to choose somewhere to stay in Barcelona as a solo traveller took me ages; the … Solo travel hotel review: La Isla Hostal, BarcelonaRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•August 10, 2015February 2, 2016•1
How to see Barcelona (without hopping on the tourist bus)
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How to see Barcelona (without hopping on the tourist bus)

There’s nothing wrong with the hop-on hop-off tourist bus, of course – it will take you … How to see Barcelona (without hopping on the tourist bus)Read more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 27, 2015February 2, 2016•0
Cheap and free things to do in Barcelona
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Cheap and free things to do in Barcelona

Barcelona, like many Western European cities, can end up being a pricey break, with entrance and … Cheap and free things to do in BarcelonaRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 20, 2015February 2, 2016•0
London to Barcelona by train
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London to Barcelona by train

Tell someone that you’re taking a train trip to another country, and the reaction is pretty … London to Barcelona by trainRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 16, 2015February 2, 2016•2
In praise of walking tours
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In praise of walking tours

I first discovered walking tours when I was on a super-budget short trip to Budapest, Hungary, … In praise of walking toursRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•June 29, 2015February 2, 2016•1
Solo travel hotel review: Pod 51, New York City
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Solo travel hotel review: Pod 51, New York City

I did a lot of planning for my solo trip to New York City, wanting to … Solo travel hotel review: Pod 51, New York CityRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•June 15, 2015February 2, 2016•3
Should I go to the beach alone?
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Should I go to the beach alone?

Sometimes only a beach holiday will do. Culture, famous landmarks and a plethora of activities are … Should I go to the beach alone?Read more

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by The Imagination Trail•June 9, 2015December 3, 2019•3
Why my visit to the 9/11 memorial wasn’t what I expected
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Why my visit to the 9/11 memorial wasn’t what I expected

As soon as I started planning my trip to New York last year, I knew that … Why my visit to the 9/11 memorial wasn’t what I expectedRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•June 1, 2015February 2, 2016•1
Five tips for first-time solo travel
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Five tips for first-time solo travel

Travelling by yourself can be daunting, especially the first time you do it. I’ve been taking … Five tips for first-time solo travelRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•May 18, 2015February 2, 2016•0
How I changed my mind about vacation apartments
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How I changed my mind about vacation apartments

As a solo traveller, I’d never considered renting holiday or vacation apartments when choosing my accommodation. … How I changed my mind about vacation apartmentsRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•May 9, 2015February 2, 2016•1

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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.

Top Posts & Pages

  • Five fantastic day trips from Perth
    Five fantastic day trips from Perth
  • Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, Albania
    Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, Albania
  • All the jobs that I did on my Working Holiday Visa in Australia
    All the jobs that I did on my Working Holiday Visa in Australia
  • Walking England's South Coast: the Seven Sisters cliffs
    Walking England's South Coast: the Seven Sisters cliffs
  • Seven days in Cairns: the Daintree, Port Douglas, and the Great Barrier Reef
    Seven days in Cairns: the Daintree, Port Douglas, and the Great Barrier Reef

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