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    Food India

    A Different Kind of Cooking Class in Alleppey, India

    I must start off by saying that I think India may have the best food in the world. There, now this post can begin! The town of Alappuzha, lovingly called “Alleppey” (thank goodness), in the…

    February 21, 2017
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    Travel

    Makeup I Pack for Long Term Travel (and Other Stuff Like That)

    So right now I know you’re like, “Uh Rachel, do you actually wear makeup? How’re you gonna tell me what makeup I need to pack?” (Not because I’m so naturally beautiful that I don’t…

    February 9, 2017
  • Buying a Car in Auckland for Backpackers - Trailing Rachel
    New Zealand

    Buying a Car in Auckland… The Day After We Landed

    Well, we made it! We landed in Auckland and sure enough we were immediately struck by the higher prices and reality of hostel life in dorm beds. Also my sleep schedule was totally screwed…

    February 1, 2017
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    New Zealand

    The End of Asia – I’m Heading to New Zealand!

    I’m not gonna lie. I’m both excited as hell and a little bit sad to make this next move. Because I love Asia. It’s been good to me. (Aside from the dengue, food poisoning,…

    January 12, 2017
  • Three Weeks South India Itinerary
    India

    “But Like, Really, How Was It?” – Three Weeks in South India

    When people find out I’ve just been to India, I think they want to hear horror stories. Just because, well, you know……

    January 4, 2017
  • Healthcare Abroad Long-Term Travel - Trailing Rachel
    Nepal

    Life Updates: My Three Weeks in Nepal!

    I feel like I’m so behind with updating you guys on the destinations I’ve visited, and now I just wanna update everyone on my life. Also, it’s much easier to get a post out…

    December 20, 2016
  • Waterfalls and Sardines Moalboal, Philippines - Trailing Rachel
    Philippines

    Moalboal, Philippines = Waterfalls and Sardines!

    Located on the west coast of Cebu, I don’t think I ever learned to correctly pronounce the name of this Filipino town. In a Southern accent, I kept calling it “Mole-Bowl” but knew that could…

    December 9, 2016
  • A Week in Malapascua - Trailing Rachel
    Philippines

    A Week in Malapascua – The Perfect (Travel) Storm

    I’m about to get real nostalgic here. Rarely does one bottle lightning in the way that we did in Malapascua. I say “we” because there were so many great people involved in the making…

    November 25, 2016
  • One Year of Travel - Trailing Rachel
    Reflections

    One Year of Travel Later, What the Hell Am I Doing?

    Alternative, rejected title: “No Home, No Boyfriend, No Job, Now What?!” I’m writing this post from Nepal. If you weren’t aware that I’m completely behind on the blog, you should be. Also, you should…

    November 9, 2016
  • Boracay Fun - Trailing Rachel
    Philippines

    Boracay is Too Much Fun – You Have Been Warned

    I wasn’t sure about Boracay. Yeah it’s beautiful, but would it be too touristy? Too crowded? Too filled with terrible clubby nightlife? Um yes, yes it would be all of those things. But it…

    November 1, 2016
  • Books Read on the Road - Trailing Rachel
    As Of Late Reflections

    Books I Read on the Road

    There’s quite a bit of downtime while traveling. Flights, bus journeys, and fourteen hour ferries (yes, this is a thing) mean that I end up napping and reading a lot. And even when I’m not…

    October 19, 2016
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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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More Europe 2022 🥂 ✨
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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