The Imagination Trail

Puerto Princesa: the first time I feel out of my depth

I’ve debated with myself over whether to write this post. How will this make me look? … Puerto Princesa: the first time I feel out of my depthRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 15, 2016•4

Buried alive in volcanic sand: a spa with a difference in Ibusuki

Sometime last year the BBC aired a short documentary series called “Japan’s Enchanted Islands”, and one … Buried alive in volcanic sand: a spa with a difference in IbusukiRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 13, 2016February 29, 2016

Volcanic footspas and the world’s smallest mandarins: exploring Sakurajima

After Tokyo and Hiroshima, it was time to take the shinkansen all the way down into … Volcanic footspas and the world’s smallest mandarins: exploring SakurajimaRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 5, 2016February 29, 2016•3

Hiroshima: an afternoon in the city of peace

Hiroshima was a late addition to my Japan itinerary. I decided that I couldn’t miss it … Hiroshima: an afternoon in the city of peaceRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 3, 2016•0

Tokyo : a bento box of old and new

First off, I can’t claim credit for the analogy in the title of this post! When … Tokyo : a bento box of old and newRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 1, 2016•1

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

by The Imagination Trail•January 28, 2016February 2, 2016•1

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

by The Imagination Trail•January 25, 2016February 2, 2016•4

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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

by The Imagination Trail•January 18, 2016•1

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

by The Imagination Trail•November 9, 2015February 2, 2016•2

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

by The Imagination Trail•October 26, 2015February 2, 2016•0

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.

Puerto Princesa: the first time I feel out of my depth

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Buried alive in volcanic sand: a spa with a difference in Ibusuki

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Volcanic footspas and the world’s smallest mandarins: exploring Sakurajima

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Hiroshima: an afternoon in the city of peace

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Tokyo : a bento box of old and new

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Visiting the snow monkeys at Jigokudani

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Getting sick in Tokyo

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Time to go wandering…

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That time I found my own little beach in Corfu

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The people who thought that the Garden of Eden was in Bedford

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