Category Archives: Travel Narratives

My travel narratives from around the world.

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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New Jersey and New York, North America, Positive Lifestyle, Travel Destinations, Travel Narratives

Heart Broken Stories: How NYC Emotionally Healed Me

Posted on by Rachel Elizabeth
heart broken stories in nyc
30
May

First a disclaimer. Initially, I was completely torn about writing this article on heart broken stories and breakup recovery. I waffled about it all week. I would write a paragraph, shake my head, and close the draft. Then I’d open it again. Argh. As you already know, I don’t make too many references to my […]

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Solo Female Travel, Travel Inspiration, Travel Narratives

Personal Essay: Why I Love Traveling So Much

Posted on by Rachel Elizabeth
love to travel
06
Apr

It’s obvious to everyone who meets me that I love traveling. The idea of travel, packing my bags and disappearing to someplace new, lives inside the brain allllll the time. For example, whenever I meet someone for the first time or even encounter an old friend, I instantly want to talk about my upcoming trips, […]

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Positive Lifestyle, Travel Narratives

On Summer Vacation, the Jersey Shore, and Self-Love

Posted on by Rachel Elizabeth
thoughts on summer vacation
06
Jul

Yaaaaay, school’s out for summer and it’s time for a shiny life update! Summer is a season that’s often packed to the brim with exciting travel plans, but as for me, I’m rediscovering lots of self-love on my summer vacation. Awwwww. Or at least I’m championing self-love as my personal mission, aha. I don’t know […]

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Travel Anxiety, Travel Narratives

Why I Blog About Travel and Mental Health

Posted on by Rachel Elizabeth
travel and mental health
09
Jun

This has been a shitty week. Sorry for swearing, but there’s no other way to convey my emotions here. It’s rough, and I’m still feeling overwhelmed by all the news. I know I’m not alone either, given the many beautiful reflections on my twitter and instagram feeds. As you all know, this week Kate Spade died in […]

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