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.

Luz En Yucatan Review – Affordable Urban Retreat in Central Merida

Before coming to the Yucatan, we didn't book anything ahead except our first few nights in Merida since we knew we wanted something central to get our bearing. In this Luz En Yucatan review, I'll share why I chose this hotel and what you can expect here! That's a tray of complimentary booze

Best Travel Outfits for Planes

It's super tempting to travel in your pajamas or sweatpants, especially for the long-haul ones. However, it IS possible to look stylish while you're lugging your suitcase around and be comfortable. I've taken a lot of different flights over the years, so I put together some of my favorite combinations. Here are the best travel outfits for

My Stay at Coco Shambhala, Voted India’s ‘Best Debut Hotel’

I have been waiting to stay at Coco Shambhala Sindhudurg ever since I heard the plot had been bought! I love their sister property in Goa and constantly recommend it to people looking for a luxury stay in Goa - but this new place is a 4 villa property just across the border in Maharashtra.

This is India! 155

Welcome back to This is India! I always have funny/weird stories about India to share with friends or family when I talk to them. This is just meant to be an honest portrayal of my life in India through short anecdotes. I also share here what I’ve been up to online outside Hippie in Heels.

All the Details for Staying at Telunas Private Island

I kicked off 2018 at Telunas Private Island, one of the properties of Telunas Resorts, which is a resort that focuses on geo-tourism (sustaining or enhancing the geographical character of a place) and is basically a peaceful getaway in paradise. I have been sharing all about it on social media, and so many people have