Category Archives: Travel Inspiration

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Europe, Solo Female Travel, Travel Destinations, Travel Inspiration, Travel Narratives

Solo Travel Lake Geneva: The Ultimate Guide to Switzerland’s Most Iconic Lake

Posted on by Rachel Elizabeth
solo travel lake geneva adventures
05
Sep

Lake Geneva is an absolute paradise that captures the imagination of travelers everywhere. As an English literature buff, I’ve always wanted to escape to Lake Geneva, because the lush mountains and deep waters reminded me of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a horror novel in which most of the action takes place in Switzerland.  Lake Geneva exceeded all of […]

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Beginners Travel Guides, Europe, Travel Destinations, Travel Inspiration, Travel Tips

Is St. Gallen Worth Visiting? My Honest Opinion

Posted on by Rachel Elizabeth
is st gallen worth visiting? yes the old town is perfect
28
Aug

St. Gallen is a Swiss city south of Germany’s famous and beautiful Lake Constance. Some of you may already be familiar with St. Gallen (after all, there’s a university presence too), but others might have never heard of this city in the eastern corners of Switzerland. And this is understandable. Whenever Switzerland comes to mind, most […]

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North America, Solo Female Travel, Travel Inspiration, Travel Tips

Why California’s Tri-Valley Should Be Your Next Solo Travel Escape

Posted on by Rachel Elizabeth
delicious rose in pleasanton in tri-valley
28
Jul

Disclaimer: Visit Tri-Valley was kind enough to host me in exchange for coverage on my blog. As always, all opinions are my own, and it’s my biggest priority to write about my honest experiences to help my readers.  Lately, I’ve really warmed up to the idea of traveling solo around California more often. This massive […]

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North America, Solo Female Travel, Travel Destinations, Travel Inspiration

How to Plan a Wonderful Solo Trip to Concord CA

Posted on by Rachel Elizabeth
solo trip to concord ca and enjoying salvio pacheco square
16
Jul

Note: Visit Concord graciously hosted me on a press trip in exchange for coverage. As always, this post discusses my honest experience and all opinions are my own. Northern California is officially one of my favorite places to travel alone. The entire region is a friendly, delicious, and naturally beautiful oasis that’s easy to explore […]

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Literary Travel, North America, Travel Destinations, Travel Inspiration, Travel Tips

11 Cool Things to Do in Danville CA Right Now

Posted on by Rachel Elizabeth
the tao house is one of the best things to do in danville ca
12
Jul

Note: Visit Tri-Valley graciously hosted me for a long weekend in exchange for blog coverage. As always, all opinions are my own, and it is my main priority to truthfully write about my experiences.  Like many others, my Bay Area travel experiences were once limited to San Francisco. Now don’t get me wrong. I adore […]

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