The Imagination Trail

48 hours in Singapore (on a budget)

Time flies when you’re having fun – so the saying goes. I was certainly enjoying my … 48 hours in Singapore (on a budget)Read more

by The Imagination Trail•April 13, 2016•1

Bromo: coming face-to-face with an erupting volcano

Two months into my Asia trip, and by now I’d seen a fair few volcanoes. I … Bromo: coming face-to-face with an erupting volcanoRead more

by The Imagination Trail•April 5, 2016•1

Why Gili Trawangan was a massive disappointment

One of the many great things about travelling in the way that I do now is … Why Gili Trawangan was a massive disappointmentRead more

by The Imagination Trail•March 28, 2016December 3, 2019•4

Volcanoes at sunrise: hiking Mount Batur, Bali

There are roughly 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia. I have four weeks, plus another couple of … Volcanoes at sunrise: hiking Mount Batur, BaliRead more

by The Imagination Trail•March 24, 2016March 24, 2016•2

Finding some balance…and some life-changing moments: solo in Ubud, Bali

I’m still getting used to this country-hopping – going onto another foreign land rather than going … Finding some balance…and some life-changing moments: solo in Ubud, BaliRead more

by The Imagination Trail•March 16, 2016•8

Taal: climbing the world’s smallest active volcano

I’d headed to Manila for my final few days in the Philippines, intending to give a … Taal: climbing the world’s smallest active volcanoRead more

by The Imagination Trail•March 8, 2016•1

The shy volcano: trying to see Mount Mayon

It was a promising start. Stepping down from the aeroplane at Legazpi Airport, a 45-minute flight … The shy volcano: trying to see Mount MayonRead more

by The Imagination Trail•March 2, 2016•6

Port Barton: the first place I’m sad to leave

I had three days to go until I had to embark on the trek back to … Port Barton: the first place I’m sad to leaveRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 29, 2016February 29, 2016•5

Twelve tropical days in El Nido

When I started researching the Philippines, pretty much everything I read highlighted the town of El … Twelve tropical days in El NidoRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 24, 2016•6

Starfish and snorkels: island-hopping in Honda Bay, Palawan

With a spare day in Puerto Princesa before heading up to El Nido, I decided to … Starfish and snorkels: island-hopping in Honda Bay, PalawanRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 17, 2016•2

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.

48 hours in Singapore (on a budget)

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Bromo: coming face-to-face with an erupting volcano

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Why Gili Trawangan was a massive disappointment

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Volcanoes at sunrise: hiking Mount Batur, Bali

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Finding some balance…and some life-changing moments: solo in Ubud, Bali

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Taal: climbing the world’s smallest active volcano

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The shy volcano: trying to see Mount Mayon

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Port Barton: the first place I’m sad to leave

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Twelve tropical days in El Nido

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