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Rambles with Rachel

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Hi there, I’m Rachel!

When I was little I thought I would grow up to be Belle, from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. While that still hasn’t happened yet, I’m known to be found frolicking through a field singing, “I want adventure in the great wide somewhere…”

The closest I got to being Belle was becoming a triple-threat (actor/singer/dancer) performer in New York City. I was pursuing this career (and working a myriad of other odd jobs) until the 2020 COVID pandemic hit.

When the theater industry came to a halt, I returned to my hometown in the Adirondacks to wait things out in the fresh air. One of my favorite pastimes became reading travel blogs and planning trips for when things opened up again. It took lockdown for me to realize there were so many other places I want to visit!

So I decided to start my own travel blog, and share things I’ve learned/am learning as a novice traveler. I hope to highlight authentic and budget-friendly experiences that will encourage others to explore as well!

Millenial Affiliations:

  • Disney Princess: Belle, but also Ariel
  • Astrological Sign: Capricorn
  • Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw

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Want to watch the sunset from a free rooftop in Br Want to watch the sunset from a free rooftop in Brooklyn?
The Time Out Market building in Dumbo is the perfect spot. You can grab drinks or food as you gaze at the Manhattan skyline.
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#nycsunset #nyc #brooklyn #summerinthecity #brooklynbridge #manhattanview #manhattanskyline  #timeoutnewyork #brooklynrooftop #summernights
What’s a piece of art that you’ve always looked fo What’s a piece of art that you’ve always looked forward to seeing?
One of mine was one of the bronze casts of “The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer” by Degas. The original wax sculpture was of Marie van Goethem, a Belgian ballet student at the Paris Opera House. Degas said he wanted to capture a girl who dreamed of an “illustrious life” as a dancer.
Swipe to see me going back to my roots! 🩰
How has travel changed your outlook? For me it’s a How has travel changed your outlook? For me it’s a reminder that not everywhere is all about “the grind”. It’s okay to slow down and do things simply for the joy of it, like reading a book in the park, or sitting at a sidewalk table in Paris drinking a glass of rosé.
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#paris #parisfrance #parislover #parislife #lavieenrose #audreyhepburn #travelgram #travelblogger #travelmore #seetheworld #changeyouroutlook
*Happee Birthdae Harry* Who else wishes they could *Happee Birthdae Harry*
Who else wishes they could be gifted a snowy owl from Diagon Alley on their birthday?? 🙋‍♀️🦉✨
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#july31st #happeebirthdaeharry #hedwig #harrypotterfan #diagonalley #edinburgh #victoriastreet #victoriastreetedinburgh
Did you catch yesterday’s Story Time Saturday abou Did you catch yesterday’s Story Time Saturday about Emily Roebling and the Brooklyn Bridge? Can you imagine being the first person to cross it?
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#nyc #brooklynbridge #nycgoldenhour #emilyroebling #nycsights #nychistory #womeninscience
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