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Visiting the snow monkeys at Jigokudani
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Visiting the snow monkeys at Jigokudani

I’m not sure when I first heard about the Jigokudani Monkey Park, but by the time … Visiting the snow monkeys at JigokudaniRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•January 28, 2016February 2, 2016•1
Getting sick in Tokyo
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Getting sick in Tokyo

So my trip didn’t get off to the best start. It was a fairly disastrous start … Getting sick in TokyoRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•January 25, 2016February 2, 2016•4
Time to go wandering…
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Time to go wandering…

It seems ages ago that I handed in my notice at work and booked my flight … Time to go wandering…Read more

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by The Imagination Trail•January 18, 2016•1
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
I quit my job and booked a one-way ticket to Japan
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I quit my job and booked a one-way ticket to Japan

I finally did it. After several years of putting money away and coming up with vague … I quit my job and booked a one-way ticket to JapanRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•October 19, 2015February 2, 2016•8
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
The Glenn Miller Museum at Twinwood: a hidden music history gem in Bedford
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The Glenn Miller Museum at Twinwood: a hidden music history gem in Bedford

When I started secondary school, I desperately hoped to be picked to learn a musical instrument. … The Glenn Miller Museum at Twinwood: a hidden music history gem in BedfordRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•September 28, 2015February 2, 2016•1
How to plan a solo trip to New York City
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How to plan a solo trip to New York City

New York City is one of those places that’s high on the list of many travel-lovers, … How to plan a solo trip to New York CityRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•September 21, 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.

Top Posts & Pages

  • Five fantastic day trips from Perth
    Five fantastic day trips from Perth
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    Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, Albania
  • Cheap and free things to do in Barcelona
    Cheap and free things to do in Barcelona
  • Coral reefs and emus: exploring Exmouth, Western Australia
    Coral reefs and emus: exploring Exmouth, Western Australia
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    All the jobs that I did on my Working Holiday Visa in Australia

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