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  • Bar Crawling and Italian Food in Boston’s North End (45 of 70)
    Food Travel United States

    Bar Crawling and Italian Food in Boston’s North End

    Any chance that I had to get a head start on bathing suit season was quickly put to rest once I was set loose in Boston. I planned my stay in the big city…

    April 4, 2015
  • Dumpling Party
    Food

    A Dumpling Party with Bit + Grain!

    Okay, so it wasn’t really a party. But ever since I received Tasting Table‘s email about having a dumpling party, I’ve been intrigued, pinned recipes, and hoped that the day would come when my…

    March 27, 2015
  • bottomless brunch at Masa 14, DC
    Food Travel United States

    Practicing My Food Photography at Bottomless Brunch – Masa 14, DC

    We always go to DC with big plans to eat. There is research required, email and text message threads discussing where and when we will eat, and sometimes there’s even persuasion and begging. Valentines…

    March 23, 2015
  • Picnic - I Bought a dSLR Camera and I Don't Know What I'm Doing
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    I Bought a dSLR Camera and I Don’t Know What I’m Doing

    I got a little restless the other week. And then I got a little obsessed. And then I bought a camera… That I don’t know how to use. But I’m not ashamed, so I’m going…

    March 7, 2015
  • Liebster Award - Part Two
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    Liebster Award – Part Two

    I’d like to thank Anna at Slightly Astray for my second Liebster Award, which is basically a fun way to get to know other blogs and bloggers and then recommend some of your favorites. I…

    February 26, 2015
  • Finished Chicken Liver Pate
    Food Food Porn Friday

    Food Porn Friday: Chicken Liver Pate!

    I love pate. Preferably the chicken liver type over the pork impostors. Plus it’s a cheap alternative to my first love, foie gras. Yeah, sometimes I’m fancy okay? Do you want me to use the…

    February 20, 2015
  • Mexico Packing List
    Mexico Travel

    Mexico Packing List: What Worked and What Didn’t

    This is the last post I’m going to squeeze out of my Mexico travels, I swear. But for once, I impressed myself with my own packing efficiency and style. My goals for this packing list…

    February 9, 2015
  • I'm Quitting My Job to Travel
    Mexico Travel

    Experiencing Dia de Los Muertos in Oaxaca (Without a Tour)

    We came to Oaxaca with a purpose: to eat all the foods possible and to witness the festivities and traditions of Día de los Muertos. My friend Bertha’s wedding date of October 25th fell…

    January 29, 2015
  • Cooking Classes Oaxaca with Agustín
    Food Mexico Travel

    Cooking Classes Oaxaca with Agustín

    A Market Tour and the Craziest Cooking Class Ever Have you ever been in a situation that you voluntarily got yourself into, where weird stuff is happening, and you’re trying to make eye contact…

    January 20, 2015
  • 6 Course Tasting Menu at Pitiona
    Food Mexico Travel

    The 6 Course Tasting Menu at Pitiona – A Fancy Dinner at One of Latin America’s Top 50 Restaurants

    I resolved to eat more street food on this trip. I resolved to eat more cheaply. These are very easy things to do in Mexico. But dammit, sometimes I just want a fancy dinner. (Actually,…

    January 12, 2015
  • I'm Quitting My Job to Travel
    Mexico Travel

    Photos and First Impressions of Oaxaca, Mexico

    I’m not gonna lie. After days of relaxing on the beaches of Huatulco, hanging out in the beautifully European city of Guanajuato, and being thoroughly accommodated by our Mexican friends, I was worried that…

    January 6, 2015
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Hi, I’m Rachel

Hi, I’m Rachel

I quit my job to travel the world in 2015 and never went back. Along the way, I met a British guy and started working online. I love beaches, markets, warm weather, and spicy food. After traveling for 8 years, we've settled down in Mallorca! For more current posts, check out Instagram.

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We went to Texas. 🤠 I didn’t take nearly enough pictures of tacos.
Way more accurate representations of the big day (and me)…10/10 recommend having a small wedding with only people you love. 
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So sad we didn’t drag 📸 extraordinaire @meloberryphotography on the boat with us the next day to capture more ridiculousness. She’s the best (and the coolest).
Honeymoons by Marko. BYO bear spray. ⛰ 🐻 🍻 #jacksonhole
We finally did it.🍾 Heck of a Labor Day weekend!
MONOPOLI! Went for the old town views, stayed for the three-hour leisurely lunch. 🍷 🦞 🍝 #monopoli
Took a trip through the heel of the boot! 🇮🇹 #puglia #salento #leuca #apulia
Remember friends? + a few other good reasons to visit home 🇺🇸
So lucky that I walked into that elevator in Southeast Asia and never let you out of my sight... If you thought you couldn’t shake me then, good luck now! Here’s to many more laughs, countries, and years together! ...And Marko readily admits that proposals at Christmas are basic, but man, he LOVES Christmas - and surprises!
¡Nos vemos México! Adiós fish tacos, chilaquiles, big waves, dirt roads, and all... Now let’s hope all goes well en route to RDU. See you guys at home! 🇲🇽 😘🌮#lapunta #puertoescondido #oaxaca #mexico #playas #lapuntapuertoescondido
Pretty sad to leave Puerto and our tiny little place in La Punta. It’s the longest we’ve stayed anywhere ever (since quitting our jobs anyway). 🇲🇽 ☀️ ❤️ Already discussing when to go back... hopefully sans Corona, cuarentena, and closed beaches next time. 🌊 For now, we’re just enjoying air conditioning, trying not to overstay these tourist visas, and doing our best to avoid the virus on the way home! ✈️ #vivamexico #oaxaca #lapunta #puertoescondido #mexico #lapuntapuertoescondido
Normally, I’m pretty embarrassed of America as I watch from abroad. People ask what North Carolina is like, if they should visit, and I’ve responded with, “Well, it’s beautiful, but you’ll have to deal with some racism and homophobia.” (This was especially true after NC made international news for its beloved bathroom law.) But right now, it feels like we’re on the verge of real change. 🖤 It’s exciting, it’s scary, and I’m in support of those protesting. From outside the US, I’ll be listening, reading, donating, and voting (yeah, suck it, Trump, they let me vote ONLINE, I bet you hate that). #blackouttuesday
Not much new to report here.☀️ May is the hottest month. Beaches still closed. Waves getting bigger. Beautiful as ever. 🌊 #lapunta #puertoescondido #mexico #oaxaca #lapuntapuertoescondido
Our last friend is heading home from Mexico ✈️ bye Emma!!! ✈️ and now we shall social distance... except for Marko. He can never get away from me. 😬 It appears we’re in Mexico for the foreseeable future. (Could be worse, right? 🤷🏼‍♀️) Here in Puerto through mid-April and then, well, I guess we’ll have to figure things out!? 🇲🇽 It’s not too crazy here yet, but we’ll slowly stock up on groceries and hole up at our place... which is honestly what we do half the time anyway while we work. And quarantine isn’t so bad when you can go sit on the beach (for now). Godspeed, everybody! #lapunta #puertoescondido #lapuntapuertoescondido #mexico #laplaya #beach #coronavirus #stuckinmexico #couldbeworse
When you’re heading into this weekend still worn out from last weekend... 🏝🇲🇽☀️ Thanks for visiting, @bconn610 and @thisjustintyler ! Hope to catch you somewhere else in the world very soon! Maybe less mezcal next time? Or maybe not... #lapunta #puertoescondido #oaxaca #mezcal #mexico #lapuntapuertoescondido
We decided to stay in La Punta til mid-April. It’ll be the longest we’ve stayed anywhere. Funnily enough, it’s one of the most basic places we’ve ever rented, but the quality of life is 👌🏽 🌅 🌴 🌊 Mexico is so underrated. #lapunta #puertoescondido #mexico #oaxaca
Successful trip to CDMX with the fam. It’s quickly becoming one of my favorite big cities in the world! #mexicocity #cdmx #alpastor #bazarfusion #blancocolima #castillodechapultepec #tacos #quesadillas
Me and mom. Definitely not peeing. #puertoescondido #mexico #lapunta
Weekend stuff. 🌴🏖 🏊‍♀️ Visited Playa Carrizalillo, beach number three and the most dramatic (and swimmable) so far! Found a place that serves margs, caipiroskas, and Pacifico - surprisingly tough beer to find here! - and created a nice little bar tab for ourselves. Will return. 🍻 #carrizalillo #puertoescondido #playacarrizalillo #mexico #playa #beachporn #pacifico
Stuff around town... #puertoescondido #mexico 🏖 🇲🇽

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