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  • Street Food Tour Cartagena
    Colombia

    Arepas! And Other Street Food Adventures in Cartagena

    So one of my main objectives on this little career break around the world of mine is, obviously, to eat as much local cuisine as possible. I’d been doing a pretty good job of…

    October 15, 2015
  • Spending the Night at Playa Blanca
    Colombia

    Spending the Night at Playa Blanca

    I just had to stay in a hut on the beach. Everybody said it would be worth it. It’s better than a day trip, they said. It’s so beautiful when the crowds leave, they…

    October 11, 2015
  • Two Days in Cartagena, Colombia
    Travel

    Two Days in Cartagena, Colombia – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

    I made it, you guys! I’m in Colombia and to be honest, it is more beautiful and amazing than I could have imagined (sorry for the hyperbole, but I’m not kidding). Not only is…

    October 8, 2015
  • Packing List for South America
    Travel

    My Packing List for South America

    Whew. You guys. I might have overestimated my packing light abilities. I’ve been bragging about this carry-on only experiment, and it’s been a bit of a stressful morning trying to get everything to fit…

    October 5, 2015
  • How to Handle Money While Traveling
    Travel

    Lessons Learned: How to Handle Money While Traveling

    I read a lot of travel blogs. A lot. And I’ve been preparing for this trip for over a year, so I’d like to think I’m prepared for handling my finances on the road.…

    October 3, 2015
  • Salento, Colombia
    Travel

    My Travel Plans Revealed – Where I’m Heading Next Month!

    I’m sorry for springing that big travel announcement on you and then immediately going silent. I’ve spent this last week of work having drinks with friends, going to parties and dinners, and eating big lunches nearly…

    September 28, 2015
  • Meals for 3 Days Under $30
    Food

    Saving Money on Food: 3 Days of Meals for Under $30 (What I Actually Eat)

    I promise to tell you where I’m headed soon enough, but I’ve been working on this food post to give you an idea of one of the ways I’ve been saving money for travel in…

    September 22, 2015
  • Why I'm Traveling Without My Boyfriend
    Reflections

    Why I’m Traveling Without My Boyfriend

    Yes, I’m heading off to travel the world alone. Without my boyfriend. And I’m okay with that. He is too. Charlie and I have been together for a while and living together for almost two years.…

    September 18, 2015
  • I'm Quitting My Job to Travel!
    Reflections

    I’m Quitting My Job to Travel!

    Yes, you read that right. I’m quitting my job to travel! I’m quitting my stable job as a lawyer here in Raleigh, North Carolina to travel the world on my own. I’ve been dreaming…

    September 15, 2015
  • Big Shrimpin' Down in ENC
    Food

    Big Shrimpin’ Down in ENC

    I’m so, so sorry for the title of this post. Really. I just got it in my head and couldn’t help myself. So it’s here to stay. You’ll just have to deal with it.…

    September 9, 2015
  • As of Late: Things I'm Loving + One I Hate - Trailing Rachel
    As Of Late Uncategorized

    As of Late: Four Things I’m Loving + One That I Dislike

    As a continuation of my posts from June and July about things I’m loving, here’s a round-up of some things I loved in August, plus one thing that was rather annoying… with some rambling thrown in for…

    September 2, 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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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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