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.

Where to Next? My Upcoming Travel Plans for Summer/Fall ’18

My feet are getting itchy again - and I'm dying to go somewhere totally new! This last year, I did some traveling in North India, Singapore, Malaysia, and the typical USA/UK trips but I didn't really go crazy compared to the year before where I think I went to Finland, Bali, Morocco, Israel, and Latvia

Update: One Month After Moving to Merida

Time flies and it's been a month since we moved from India on the 22nd May to come to Mexico. I know I haven't really been sharing much, and I apologize although I'm sure you haven't even noticed! My mom did, though, so that's something ;) Moving to Merida I thought I'd just have a

Gossip Girl Guide to NYC

In this Gossip Girl Guide to New York City, I'm laying out all the iconic spots to visit on your next trip! When it comes to movies and TV shows, you have places that are merely settings and places that become characters on their own. New York City, without fail, manages to become its own

Using the KonMari Method to Pack Insanely Efficiently

When I read Marie Kondo's book, [easyazon_link identifier="1607747308" locale="US" tag="Hipinhee-20"]The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up[/easyazon_link] (The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing), it changed everything! She invented the KonMari method which I'm sure you've heard people talk about on movies and TV shows, asking "does this bring me joy?". It helped me shop less, buy

Some of My Coolest Memories of Living in India

You know how when someone loses weight or changes but you see them every day, you don't really notice it? I feel like I woke up in Goa every day for 5 years and I don't think anything of it - yet, when I think about the fact I lived in India for over 5 years,

10 Packing Items Worth Splurging On

With all the trips I've been on, I've packed a suitcase more times than I can count! I've traveled in pretty much every situation you can imagine -- long term, short term, cold weather, hot weather, and a mix of both, with one backpack or multiple suitcases, and more. The more I travel, the less I

Living in a Van Full Time: How to Travel the World in a Van

Ever heard of "van life" or seen those wanderlust-worthy photos of couples traveling around in an old-school VW van looking like the most free-spirited people ever? Living in a van full time is what Nadia and David do, so I asked them to take a minute to tell you guys what van life is and