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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
Solo travel hotel review: La Isla Hostal, Barcelona
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Solo travel hotel review: La Isla Hostal, Barcelona

Trying to choose somewhere to stay in Barcelona as a solo traveller took me ages; the … Solo travel hotel review: La Isla Hostal, BarcelonaRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•August 10, 2015February 2, 2016•1
How to see Barcelona (without hopping on the tourist bus)
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How to see Barcelona (without hopping on the tourist bus)

There’s nothing wrong with the hop-on hop-off tourist bus, of course – it will take you … How to see Barcelona (without hopping on the tourist bus)Read more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 27, 2015February 2, 2016•0
Cheap and free things to do in Barcelona
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Cheap and free things to do in Barcelona

Barcelona, like many Western European cities, can end up being a pricey break, with entrance and … Cheap and free things to do in BarcelonaRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 20, 2015February 2, 2016•0
London to Barcelona by train
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London to Barcelona by train

Tell someone that you’re taking a train trip to another country, and the reaction is pretty … London to Barcelona by trainRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 16, 2015February 2, 2016•2

Welcome to The Imagination Trail!

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.

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