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Five unusual things to do in London
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Five unusual things to do in London

There’s certainly no shortage of famous attractions, interesting museums and historic sites for travellers to visit … Five unusual things to do in LondonRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•March 1, 2020•5
Walking England’s South Coast: the Seven Sisters cliffs
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Walking England’s South Coast: the Seven Sisters cliffs

I’ve always enjoyed walking, but I started doing longer hikes more frequently during my two years … Walking England’s South Coast: the Seven Sisters cliffsRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•November 10, 2019•11
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
The people who thought that the Garden of Eden was in Bedford
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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

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by The Imagination Trail•October 26, 2015February 2, 2016•0
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
The Glenn Miller Museum at Twinwood: a hidden music history gem in Bedford
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The Glenn Miller Museum at Twinwood: a hidden music history gem in Bedford

When I started secondary school, I desperately hoped to be picked to learn a musical instrument. … The Glenn Miller Museum at Twinwood: a hidden music history gem in BedfordRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•September 28, 2015February 2, 2016•1
Brighton rocks: a perfect seaside escape from London
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Brighton rocks: a perfect seaside escape from London

We Brits love to head to the nearest beach when the sun deigns to make an … Brighton rocks: a perfect seaside escape from LondonRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•August 24, 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
Coffee, cake and…cats?! Visiting London’s first cat cafe
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Coffee, cake and…cats?! Visiting London’s first cat cafe

I absolutely love cats. I have fully embraced my inevitable destiny as a so-called “crazy cat … Coffee, cake and…cats?! Visiting London’s first cat cafeRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•June 22, 2015February 2, 2016•2
Eclipse
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Eclipse

This post was originally published on my first travel blog on 20 March 2015. Sometimes you … EclipseRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•April 2, 2015February 2, 2016•0

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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
  • Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North Sumatra
    Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North Sumatra
  • Walking in the footsteps of the Brontë sisters in Haworth, West Yorkshire
    Walking in the footsteps of the Brontë sisters in Haworth, West Yorkshire
  • Dingoes, shipwrecks and a bumpy ride: exploring Fraser Island (without driving)
    Dingoes, shipwrecks and a bumpy ride: exploring Fraser Island (without driving)

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