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.

Why the Urbex Travel Trend is The Coolest New Thing in Adventure Travel

This is a guest post about the new urbex travel trends that are so popular especially in Europe and Japan. I have always had this thing with abandoned places, roofs, not-so-tapped destinations, and spots. When a couple of years ago I first saw photos with a hashtag #urbanexploration on Instagram I thought it was such

3 Unique Reasons You Should Check out Vantaa While in Helsinki

You'll probably really want to see these reasons to visit Vantaa after hearing that its the small suburb the airport is located, just outside Helsinki. It's not on more tourists radar! But like many places that aren't, they are secret and just as special. So, after spending two days there exploring, I've put together my favorite

Why You Should Add a “ME” Day to Your Itinerary

The following is a guest post from a fellow travel blogger about why we shouldn't feel guilty if we pamper ourselves a bit on vacation (not that I needed to be told that, lol). Cultural Spa Experiences I’ve never had fish bite the dead skin off my feet but if I had the chance, I would

10 Mistakes Travelers Make & How to Avoid Them

I have made so many mistakes in my travels! I try not to, but I have been traveling Internationally for around 8 years and to nearly 40 countries so you're bound to make some mistakes. I mean, even on my third trip to Thailand, I went to the wrong airport in Bangkok when I was

An Instagram Guide to Trastevere for Amazing Photo Opportunities

feature image from Instagram @andreatunon_ Amidst all the beautiful chaos that is Rome, there is one place that remains a safe haven for those looking to explore this historic city at a slower pace: Trastevere. With its colorful façades, traffic-free streets and the sounds of the Tiber as it peacefully flows by, this medieval quarter

The Ultimate Guide to Stockholm Sweden

The following is a guest post 'the ultimate guide to Stockholm' from a girl who lives, eats, and breathes the city! It's got all the newest, trendiest places to experience in the city. If you want more info check out Michelle's personal blog Wishes of Wanderlust and follow her on Instagram.  Ultimate Guide to Stockholm: Experience

How You Can Use Kiwi’s Multicity Tool to Fly ALL Around India for $200

Using Kiwi's multicity tool when you are backpacking is literally a game-changer. If I had known about this before I backpacked India back in 2012, I would have totally done it. The most stressful part about traveling India is the transportation: long train rides, bumpy overnight buses, and searching for the right trains (which are