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Some thoughts 18 months on from returning from long-term solo travel
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Some thoughts 18 months on from returning from long-term solo travel

With current events keeping me inside my home I’m finding I’m doing a fair bit of … Some thoughts 18 months on from returning from long-term solo travelRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•March 22, 2020March 22, 2020•1
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
A few vegan spots for solo travellers in Berlin, Germany
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A few vegan spots for solo travellers in Berlin, Germany

Berlin is widely considered to be one of the best cities in the world for vegan … A few vegan spots for solo travellers in Berlin, GermanyRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•January 26, 2020•2
When Berlin was divided: where to learn about the city’s recent past
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When Berlin was divided: where to learn about the city’s recent past

With my employer giving us a very generous two week break from work over the Christmas … When Berlin was divided: where to learn about the city’s recent pastRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•January 12, 2020•7
Visiting the world’s first Vagina Museum
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Visiting the world’s first Vagina Museum

Ever since I heard about the plans to set up the world’s first bricks-and-mortar Vagina Museum … Visiting the world’s first Vagina MuseumRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•November 24, 2019•7
Twenty-four hours in Brussels: an easy weekend trip from London
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Twenty-four hours in Brussels: an easy weekend trip from London

I’ve mentioned several times already how one of the things I’m enjoying about living in London … Twenty-four hours in Brussels: an easy weekend trip from LondonRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•September 22, 2019September 26, 2019•5
Haapsalu, Estonia: a holiday hotspot for the tsars and Tchaikovsky
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Haapsalu, Estonia: a holiday hotspot for the tsars and Tchaikovsky

It was my final full day in Estonia, and I woke to the sound of heavy … Haapsalu, Estonia: a holiday hotspot for the tsars and TchaikovskyRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•September 8, 2019•7
A day trip to Helsinki by ferry from Tallinn
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A day trip to Helsinki by ferry from Tallinn

Being back in Europe after two years in Australia, I’m very much enjoying the novelty of … A day trip to Helsinki by ferry from TallinnRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•August 25, 2019•8
Churches, palaces, street art and spies: exploring Tallinn (and not just the Old Town)
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Churches, palaces, street art and spies: exploring Tallinn (and not just the Old Town)

Tallinn is another one of those places that I have always wanted to visit, ever since … Churches, palaces, street art and spies: exploring Tallinn (and not just the Old Town)Read more

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by The Imagination Trail•August 18, 2019•11
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

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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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