Rachel Finn
School
Queen Mary, University Of London, Goldsmiths, University Of London
Expertise
Solo Female Travel, European Destinations, Budget Travel
- Rachel has a lifelong love of languages and as part of her B.A. degree studied Mandarin in Shanghai.
- She spent her early 20s as a music writer, traveling around Europe in search of the best festivals and new artists.
- Her love for travel was sparked after a summer backpacking around Thailand at university.
Experience
Rachel has been a professional writer and editor for 10 years. She began her career as a fashion writer, reviewing the catwalks of London Fashion Week, and later moved into the music industry, where she was lucky enough to make a living interviewing some of her favorite artists and reviewing live music at festivals and events around the world. These days, her specialism is in entertainment and lifestyle writing, with her work published by Vice, Dazed, i-D, The Guardian, OK! and Digital Spy, among others. She is also a copywriter and content writer, working on a variety of campaigns for both big brands and small businesses, with a specialism in travel, lifestyle and wellbeing content.
Education
Rachel has a joint honours BA in English Literature and Linguistics from Queen Mary, University of London and an MA in Cultural Studies from Goldsmiths, University of London.
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Stories By Rachel Finn
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Discover a handy way to start a fire with chips from your snack bag, so you're always ready for your next camping adventure. Let's get started!
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Nobody loves going on a long-awaited cruise only to suffer from motion sickness. Luckily, you can prevent seasickness before you even get on board the ship.
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Nobody loves opening up a suitcase after a long trip only to find that their jewelry has made a journey of its own in the luggage. Here's how to avoid that.
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These handy little clips don't just secure wet garments to clotheslines. As it turns out, clothespins can be used for a variety of purposes while traveling.
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Everyone loves a ray of sunshine, but not when it's hitting you in the face as you're trying to get some rest in your hotel room. Here's a hack that can help.
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Sure, AirPods let you conveniently listen to your favorite audio content without the hassle of wires. But as it turns out, they may not be ideal for planes.
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Yes, Airbnb hosts can and will turn you down if they want to. If this is happening to you, there are ways you can remedy the situation. Here's what to know.