The Imagination Trail

Why you should take the ferry between New Zealand’s North and South Islands

I’m a big fan of boats, and, beyond that moment of excitement of the plane speeding … Why you should take the ferry between New Zealand’s North and South IslandsRead more

by The Imagination Trail•June 23, 2019•14

Getting to know New Zealand: a visit to Wellington

I wasn’t sure what to expect from Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city; all I knew prior … Getting to know New Zealand: a visit to WellingtonRead more

by The Imagination Trail•June 16, 2019•7

In search of New Zealand’s volcanoes: Auckland, Rotorua and Taupo

When I told people that I was going to visit New Zealand on my way home … In search of New Zealand’s volcanoes: Auckland, Rotorua and TaupoRead more

by The Imagination Trail•June 10, 2019•5

Solo travel

How to deal with getting sick while solo travelling

I’m lucky enough to be a very healthy person. I very rarely get sick. Of course, … How to deal with getting sick while solo travellingRead more

by The Imagination Trail•May 27, 2019May 27, 2019•8

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

by The Imagination Trail•May 19, 2019•6

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

by The Imagination Trail•May 16, 2019•4

Seven days in Cairns: the Daintree, Port Douglas, and the Great Barrier Reef

After my last-minute decision to stop off in Townsville and go looking for koalas on Magnetic … Seven days in Cairns: the Daintree, Port Douglas, and the Great Barrier ReefRead more

by The Imagination Trail•April 28, 2019•4

In search of koalas: Townsville and Magnetic Island

I was never intending to stop off in Townsville. I was running out of time before … In search of koalas: Townsville and Magnetic IslandRead more

by The Imagination Trail•April 7, 2019November 9, 2019•10

White sands and boat life: Airlie Beach and sailing the Whitsundays

After ticking learning to surf off my bucket list, and enjoying the tranquil beachside life of … White sands and boat life: Airlie Beach and sailing the WhitsundaysRead more

by The Imagination Trail•March 31, 2019•3

Learning to surf in Agnes Water, Australia

After my Fraser Island adventure and whale-watching excitement in Hervey Bay, it was time to hop … Learning to surf in Agnes Water, AustraliaRead more

by The Imagination Trail•March 10, 2019November 2, 2019•5

Welcome to The Imagination Trail!

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.

Why you should take the ferry between New Zealand’s North and South Islands

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Getting to know New Zealand: a visit to Wellington

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In search of New Zealand’s volcanoes: Auckland, Rotorua and Taupo

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How to deal with getting sick while solo travelling

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Architecture, history, and plenty of rain: 24 hours in Krakow, Poland

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Why visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau isn’t just something to tick off a list

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In search of koalas: Townsville and Magnetic Island

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White sands and boat life: Airlie Beach and sailing the Whitsundays

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Learning to surf in Agnes Water, Australia

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