Philippines Archives - The Imagination Trail

How long-term solo travel helped my career

In January 2016 I quit my professional job, got rid of most of my possessions, and … How long-term solo travel helped my careerRead more

by The Imagination Trail•December 8, 2018•6

Taal: climbing the world’s smallest active volcano

I’d headed to Manila for my final few days in the Philippines, intending to give a … Taal: climbing the world’s smallest active volcanoRead more

by The Imagination Trail•March 8, 2016•1

The shy volcano: trying to see Mount Mayon

It was a promising start. Stepping down from the aeroplane at Legazpi Airport, a 45-minute flight … The shy volcano: trying to see Mount MayonRead more

by The Imagination Trail•March 2, 2016•6

Port Barton: the first place I’m sad to leave

I had three days to go until I had to embark on the trek back to … Port Barton: the first place I’m sad to leaveRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 29, 2016February 29, 2016•5

Twelve tropical days in El Nido

When I started researching the Philippines, pretty much everything I read highlighted the town of El … Twelve tropical days in El NidoRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 24, 2016•6

Starfish and snorkels: island-hopping in Honda Bay, Palawan

With a spare day in Puerto Princesa before heading up to El Nido, I decided to … Starfish and snorkels: island-hopping in Honda Bay, PalawanRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 17, 2016•2

Puerto Princesa: the first time I feel out of my depth

I’ve debated with myself over whether to write this post. How will this make me look? … Puerto Princesa: the first time I feel out of my depthRead more

by The Imagination Trail•February 15, 2016•4

Welcome to The Imagination Trail!

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.

Philippines

How long-term solo travel helped my career

Like this:

Taal: climbing the world’s smallest active volcano

Like this:

The shy volcano: trying to see Mount Mayon

Like this:

Port Barton: the first place I’m sad to leave

Like this:

Twelve tropical days in El Nido

Like this:

Starfish and snorkels: island-hopping in Honda Bay, Palawan

Like this:

Puerto Princesa: the first time I feel out of my depth

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this:

Share this:

Like this: