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In search of New Zealand’s volcanoes: Auckland, Rotorua and Taupo
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In search of New Zealand’s volcanoes: Auckland, Rotorua and Taupo

When I told people that I was going to visit New Zealand on my way home … In search of New Zealand’s volcanoes: Auckland, Rotorua and TaupoRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•June 10, 2019•5
Five things to do in Bandung, Indonesia
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Five things to do in Bandung, Indonesia

Bandung, a city in West Java, is often referred to as “the Paris of Java” or … Five things to do in Bandung, IndonesiaRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•October 30, 2016October 30, 2016•2
The missed volcano: when Mother Nature says no
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The missed volcano: when Mother Nature says no

I remember one Saturday afternoon, shortly after I had graduated from university and got myself a … The missed volcano: when Mother Nature says noRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•June 22, 2016June 22, 2016•5
Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, Sumatra
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Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, Sumatra

After a busy week of running around North Sumatra looking for orangutans in the jungle and … Holidaying in the supervolcano: Lake Toba, SumatraRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•May 23, 2016•1
Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North Sumatra
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Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North Sumatra

Sometimes a particular volcano will take a hold in my mind for some reason; perhaps because … Sibayak and Sinabung: volcano-chasing in North SumatraRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•May 11, 2016May 11, 2016•12
Blue fire and sulphur mines: the world of Mount Ijen
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Blue fire and sulphur mines: the world of Mount Ijen

I never imagined I’d be happy to see Jakarta, but when the plane from Singapore touched … Blue fire and sulphur mines: the world of Mount IjenRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•April 18, 2016•3
Bromo: coming face-to-face with an erupting volcano
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Bromo: coming face-to-face with an erupting volcano

Two months into my Asia trip, and by now I’d seen a fair few volcanoes. I … Bromo: coming face-to-face with an erupting volcanoRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•April 5, 2016•1
Volcanoes at sunrise: hiking Mount Batur, Bali
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Volcanoes at sunrise: hiking Mount Batur, Bali

There are roughly 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia. I have four weeks, plus another couple of … Volcanoes at sunrise: hiking Mount Batur, BaliRead more

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by The Imagination Trail•March 24, 2016March 24, 2016•2
Taal: climbing the world’s smallest active volcano
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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

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by The Imagination Trail•March 8, 2016•1
The shy volcano: trying to see Mount Mayon
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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

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by The Imagination Trail•March 2, 2016•6

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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.

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  • 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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