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  • Sailing, Snorkeling, and Boozing with the Salty Dog Puerto Rico
    Travel

    Sailing, Snorkeling, and Booze Cruising in Puerto Rico

    When one embarks on a Caribbean vacation, it is an important requirement that a boat be involved at some point. Nay, when one undertakes any beach-like vacation, stepping foot on a boat is a necessity…

    August 26, 2015
  • Eating and Drinking in Santurce San Juan Puerto Rico
    Food Travel

    (More) Eating and Drinking in Santurce San Juan Puerto Rico

    You didn’t think my food pics would end after the food tour, did you? Nope. Despite the awkwardness that is pulling out my big camera at the dinner table, I managed to snap a few shots…

    August 20, 2015
  • Spoon Food Tours - San Juan, Puerto Rico
    Food Travel

    Strolling and Snacks in Old San Juan with Spoon Food Tours

    Food tours are one of my favorite things to do in a new city. I feel like it’s best to do them on the first day or two in a new destination to get a feel…

    August 13, 2015
  • Staying in Santurce Puerto Rico - San Juan
    Travel United States

    What it’s like Staying in Santurce Puerto Rico – “The Brooklyn of San Juan”

    Okay I hate when people do that… what I just did in the title. Like when they call Buenos Aires “The Paris of South America” – it’s just not. The city might have some…

    August 6, 2015
  • As of Late- Things I'm Loving - Trailing Rachel
    As Of Late Uncategorized

    As of Late: Things I’m Loving (and a Giveaway!)

    As a continuation of my post in June about things I’m loving, here’s a round-up of some things I’m loving this month, plus a giveaway from Pura Vida Bracelets. (Sorry, I couldn’t think of…

    July 27, 2015
  • Weekend in DC - Trailing Rachel
    Travel United States

    Booze, Food, and Rooftops: Another Weekend in DC

    Thank goodness for friends in high places. Or at least those with rooftop pools……

    July 23, 2015
  • Mesa Latin Kitchen, Durham
    Food

    Mesa Latin Kitchen, Durham – A Delicious Preview Dinner

    A few days ago I was invited to a complimentary media dinner to promote the grand opening of Mesa Latin Kitchen in Durham. Immediately I assume there must be some mistake. Maybe I accidentally…

    July 17, 2015
  • Cheap Weekday Meals from Aldi
    Food

    How Cheap I Am: My Weekday Aldi Meals for $35

    Caveat: This post is from 2015, but Aldi still reigns as the cheapest grocery store! I’m not a true food blogger, nor am I a finance blogger or a homemaker. But I am super…

    July 15, 2015
  • July 4th Parade in Beaufort
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    July 4th on the Coast – Photos of Well, Mostly the Parade

    Yet again I managed to neglect my camera for the better part of the weekend. But obviously, as you guys might suspect, I headed to the coast for July 4th and did all of…

    July 10, 2015
  • Ann Howell Art and Evening Bags
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    My Friends are So Creative: Ann Howell Art & Evening Bags

    In this (sort of ) second edition of My Friends Are Doing Cool Stuff! I’d like to brag and rave about my friend Ann Howell’s ridiculous creativity. You may remember the (sort of) first edition…

    July 3, 2015
  • Greasy Apps - Food Porn Friday Raleigh Times
    Food Food Porn Friday

    Food Porn Friday: Fried Apps at Raleigh Times

    This post is far from chronological, as I’d forgotten about all this fried deliciousness until I searched through the depths of my camera. These greasy treats were consumed just as Raleigh caught its first hint of…

    June 19, 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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