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Brixham, England: re-visiting a childhood favourite holiday spot
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Brixham, England: re-visiting a childhood favourite holiday spot

When I was staying in Bukit Lawang I made friends with an Indonesian woman around my … Brixham, England: re-visiting a childhood favourite holiday spotRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•August 5, 2019•5
Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, Albania
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Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, Albania

After my immensely interesting day exploring Tirana and learning about the history of Albania, I was … Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, AlbaniaRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 28, 2019•9
Seven days in Cairns: the Daintree, Port Douglas, and the Great Barrier Reef
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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

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by The Imagination Trail•April 28, 2019•4
In search of koalas: Townsville and Magnetic Island
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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

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by The Imagination Trail•April 7, 2019November 9, 2019•10
White sands and boat life: Airlie Beach and sailing the Whitsundays
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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

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by The Imagination Trail•March 31, 2019•3
Learning to surf in Agnes Water, Australia
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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

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by The Imagination Trail•March 10, 2019November 2, 2019•5
Dingoes, shipwrecks and a bumpy ride: exploring Fraser Island (without driving)
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Dingoes, shipwrecks and a bumpy ride: exploring Fraser Island (without driving)

It was hard to believe, but almost two years had passed since I first landed in … Dingoes, shipwrecks and a bumpy ride: exploring Fraser Island (without driving)Read more

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by The Imagination Trail•March 3, 2019•7
North Stradbroke Island: an overlooked gem on Australia’s East Coast
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North Stradbroke Island: an overlooked gem on Australia’s East Coast

North Stradbroke Island – or “Straddie”, as it’s known by the locals – is a popular … North Stradbroke Island: an overlooked gem on Australia’s East CoastRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•February 24, 2019•3
Coral reefs and emus: exploring Exmouth, Western Australia
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Coral reefs and emus: exploring Exmouth, Western Australia

After a week of basing myself in Perth for an introduction to what Western Australia had … Coral reefs and emus: exploring Exmouth, Western AustraliaRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•February 10, 2019February 10, 2019•15
Five fantastic day trips from Perth
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Five fantastic day trips from Perth

My time in Sydney was fairly short-lived. That’s not to say anything against the city at … Five fantastic day trips from PerthRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•February 3, 2019October 5, 2019•11

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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.

Top Posts & Pages

  • Five fantastic day trips from Perth
    Five fantastic day trips from Perth
  • Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, Albania
    Gjirokaster and Butrint: two unmissable day trips from Saranda, Albania
  • All the jobs that I did on my Working Holiday Visa in Australia
    All the jobs that I did on my Working Holiday Visa in Australia
  • Walking England's South Coast: the Seven Sisters cliffs
    Walking England's South Coast: the Seven Sisters cliffs
  • Seven days in Cairns: the Daintree, Port Douglas, and the Great Barrier Reef
    Seven days in Cairns: the Daintree, Port Douglas, and the Great Barrier Reef

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