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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
Twenty-four hours in Tirana, Albania: one of the most interesting cities that I’ve visited
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Twenty-four hours in Tirana, Albania: one of the most interesting cities that I’ve visited

Albania is a holiday destination which has been growing rapidly in popularity in recent times, with … Twenty-four hours in Tirana, Albania: one of the most interesting cities that I’ve visitedRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 14, 2019•6
How George Town lived up to the hype
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How George Town lived up to the hype

I’ve been a little suspicious of anywhere that other solo travellers rave about, ever since their … How George Town lived up to the hypeRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 4, 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
Five top tips for eating alone
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Five top tips for eating alone

Years ago, on my first travel blog, I wrote a post on dining solo, which has … Five top tips for eating aloneRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•September 7, 2015February 2, 2016•4
Why Camden is my favourite part of London
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Why Camden is my favourite part of London

This is probably going to win the prize for my most unoriginal blog post ever…of all … Why Camden is my favourite part of LondonRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•July 6, 2015February 2, 2016•0
The best gluten free and dairy free cake in Bedford!
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The best gluten free and dairy free cake in Bedford!

Food intolerances can be frustrating when you’re out and about. Sure, you can just bring some … The best gluten free and dairy free cake in Bedford!Read more

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by The Imagination Trail•May 23, 2015February 2, 2016•2
My favourite food and drink of Lisbon
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My favourite food and drink of Lisbon

This post was originally published on my first travel blog on 22 March 2015. It was … My favourite food and drink of LisbonRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•April 2, 2015February 2, 2016•0
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Culture ‘n’ stuff

This post was originally published on my first travel blog on 16 June 2014. So I … Culture ‘n’ stuffRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•April 2, 2015April 2, 2015•0
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Dining solo

This post was originally published on my first travel blog on 2 September 2012. In my … Dining soloRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•April 1, 2015February 2, 2016•1

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.

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
  • Walking England's South Coast: the Seven Sisters cliffs
    Walking England's South Coast: the Seven Sisters cliffs
  • 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
  • The best gluten free and dairy free cake in Bedford!
    The best gluten free and dairy free cake in Bedford!

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