About Rachel Jones

Rachel Jones left a career in nursing and lived on the beaches of Goa, India for the five years. Now she lives in Mexico where she gives advice on the 40+ countries she’s visited in the last 10 years. She’s the author of two India travel e-books: Guide to India and Insider’s Guide to Goa. Her blog, Hippie in Heels, like its name, is a contradiction combining off-beat adventurous places with glamorous and bespoke travel. Hippie in Heels has been featured in ELLE, Marie Claire, Grazia, and Cosmopolitan magazines. She’s a writer for Bravo TV.

9 Reasons Why You’ll Love Keeping a Travel Journal

People who know me in real life know when I write a post on Hippie in Heels about Europe it was years ago that I went. Because of that I try not to write about things that could change, and I kept it mostly to favorite beaches/what to do in a city. Thankfully, I’m all

Canyoning Interlaken: Gallery

Interlaken is the adventure capital of Switzerland, and a touristy, but great city you cannot miss. Canyoning the glaciers of the Swiss Alps is one of the biggest rushes you can get in Interlaken. Canyoning is a fun but scary mix of cliff jumping, repelling, and slipping down natural made water slides. There are multiple canyons you

Take on St Patrick’s Day in Chicago Like the Locals Do

Chicago does a lot right: hotdogs, nightlife, and deep-dish pizza, but what they do best is Saint Patrick’s day (celebrated the Saturday before the actual day). It's one of the best times to visit Chicago! On the shores on Lake Michigan, close to home, I’ve always thought of Chicago as a mini NYC. An already bustling

An American Nurse in a Ugandan Hospital

Although I didn't go to Uganda for the purpose of hospital volunteering, while I was there, I spent a few days a week volunteering at the local hospital Holy Cross Orthodox, in a nearby village, Namugoona. Early in the morning, I’d ride a bota bota there, sidesaddle, for about a dollar. It was a unique

I Wish I’d Had a Singapore Neighborhood Guide Like This One…

Before coming to Singapore, I wanted to see how it was laid out as a city and where the cool places to be were. I couldn't find a good guide anywhere! I know mine isn't the best but I did learn a lot while there (staying with local friends) and they helped me organize this.

You’ll Love These Off the Beaten Path Beaches in Mexico

Before I tell you about these secret spots I want to share what else Hippie in Heels has been up to in the blogging world. I wrote a guest post for Agnes at eTramping on how to do Anjuna, Goa in under 25 dollars a day, one of her very popular budget series. Check it out

Don’t Miss Out: Luxury Nightlife in Singapore

Nightlife is the best part of Singapore. It's a pretty bold statement since most people would say food, but I was a little disappointed by the food. The nightlife I'm used to in Goa is literally on the other side of the spectrum in comparison to Singapore. In Goa I drink beer that's a dollar while

Do you have the Bloglovin App on your iPhone?

Do you ever wonder where all the great things you find on Pinterest come from? Blogs! The free Bloglovin app is basically my lifesaver to stay updated in this new world I'm testing out: Blogging. I don't just follow travel blogs, but I have beauty blogs and tech ones too. Some of the most popular blogs right