About/Contact - Rachel En Route

I grew up in California, though I lack a nice tan and the ability to surf. Think more wine tasting, less beach bumming.

I took my first international trip to England when I was 14 years old. During my third year at University, I studied abroad in New Zealand. It was only then that I realized the travel bug had found a new victim. Since 2012, I have visited 38 countries and lived in Australia, New Zealand {again}, London, New York City, and South Korea.

I hold a degree in Political Science and Legal Studies, but find myself reading travel blogs, and planning adventures abroad in nearly every desk job I accept. I believe it’s possible to incorporate travel into your daily life, and I am here to inspire you to do so.

Traveling the world has changed my life. I have had the pleasure of traveling with friends, family, and a significant other abroad, though I am a huge advocate for solo travel. Thinking of planning your first solo trip abroad? You can read my complete how-to guide here. Already abroad and looking for travel tips for multiple destinations around the globe? You will find them all here.

Perhaps you have simply stumbled upon this blog and want to find out more. Here are some of my most popular blog entries to date:

What to Know Before Visiting Auschwitz

5 Most Overrated Cities in Europe

A Gluten Free Brunch Guide to London

The Test You Can’t Study For

7 Travel Fails and How to Recover From Them Like a Boss

10 Things I Learned After Moving to New York City

A short while ago, I quit my job in San Diego in order to, once again, pursue a life abroad. And, as fate would have it {read: hard work, research, long visa processes}, I was offered a position to teach English in Prague, Czech Republic. I have been living in Prague since August 2022.