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Kuala Lumpur: the city I didn’t expect to love

I have to admit to being fairly underwhelmed by most of the cities I’ve passed through … Kuala Lumpur: the city I didn’t expect to loveRead more

by The Imagination Trail•May 26, 2016•3

Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, Sumatra

After a busy week of running around North Sumatra looking for orangutans in the jungle and … Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, SumatraRead more

by The Imagination Trail•May 23, 2016•1

Ten days to change your life: my time at a silent Vipassana meditation retreat

I think it was during my time in Japan, cross-legged on my futon in my little … Ten days to change your life: my time at a silent Vipassana meditation retreatRead more

by The Imagination Trail•May 17, 2016May 17, 2016•11

Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North Sumatra

Sometimes a particular volcano will take a hold in my mind for some reason; perhaps because … Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North SumatraRead more

by The Imagination Trail•May 11, 2016May 11, 2016•12

Close encounters: in search of orangutans in Bukit Lawang

I’ve always wanted to see the orangutans in Borneo (and still plan to, later on this … Close encounters: in search of orangutans in Bukit LawangRead more

by The Imagination Trail•May 5, 2016May 6, 2016•5

Blue fire and sulphur mines: the world of Mount Ijen

I never imagined I’d be happy to see Jakarta, but when the plane from Singapore touched … Blue fire and sulphur mines: the world of Mount IjenRead more

by The Imagination Trail•April 18, 2016•3

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

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.

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Kuala Lumpur: the city I didn’t expect to love

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Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, Sumatra

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Ten days to change your life: my time at a silent Vipassana meditation retreat

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Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North Sumatra

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Close encounters: in search of orangutans in Bukit Lawang

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Blue fire and sulphur mines: the world of Mount Ijen

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48 hours in Singapore (on a budget)

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Why Gili Trawangan was a massive disappointment

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