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.

Best Multipurpose Travel Bags

When it comes to packing light or fitting everything into a carry-on, I love finding multipurpose travel bags to use as my personal handbag. I always put all my tech items in my personal bag in case they make me force-check my carry-on. I put my laptop, tablet, Kindle, camera, and lenses in my personal

Travel to India Made Easy With This Step By Step Guide

Not everyone feels called to travel to India, but those who do feel it strongly and tend to have a huge desire to explore India. Traveling to India can be incredibly life-changing (I know it was for me) but it doesn’t come without its struggles. While there are travelers who feel called to India, there

7 Best Bikinis for Travel: All My Proven Favorites!

If you know me, you know I love bikinis! I think they're so comfortable, and there are so many options out there that it made deciding the best bikinis for travel difficult. You're going to do a lot more than just laying out and tanning in a lot of destinations. I love doing more adventurous activities,

This is India! 146

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.

My Picks for the Most Stylish Luggage for Travel

Over the years I've bought and been sent a lot of different stylish luggage for travel. After all, it's easy to find a sturdy suitcase to survive plane rides, but it's a little harder to find one that looks cute too. While I've written different review posts, I've never really made one post outlining my best

The Best Travel Sandals: A Chacos Buying Guide

While I've already written a post about my favorite travel shoes, I get a lot of questions about Chacos specifically. I truly think they're the absolute best travel sandals in terms of durability and comfort. There are a lot of variations and options, so I thought I'd break them down in a little Chacos buying