Author Archives: Rachel Ingram

About Rachel Ingram

I graduated from Oxford University in 2009 with an MA in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History from St John's College. After graduating I worked as a Geographic Researcher at Holidaylettings.co.uk, spending lots of time researching and writing travel guides to worldwide destinations, developing my copywriting skills. After working as a copywriter and content consultant at White.net (formerly SEOptimise), where I most enjoyed working with travel clients, I went self-employed. I now divide my time between freelance copywriting and running the business I set up with my boyfriend - AirExperiences.co.uk - selling aviation gift experiences. In my spare time I'm training for a Private Pilot's Licence, and I also enjoy travelling, wine and baking. My favourite authors are Charles Dickens, Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Bill Bryson.

Some long overdue Rome and non-Rome writings

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Rachel Ingram

Oh my goodness, has it really been that long since I last updated? I can explain. First it was down to nothing but my own laziness/busy-ness. Then it was because I started going gliding again for the first time since … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes at Rachel’s Rome Writings

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Rachel Ingram

Sorry for neglecting the blog of late. I have been insanely busy! I thought I’d share an interview I did with Wandering Educators a while back – better late than never – and I’ll be back with more great Rome … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Trevi Fountain

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Rachel Ingram

I recently became the Rome Editor for a lovely travel site called Wandering Educators, and for my first post I decided to write about the Trevi Fountain. It’s one of Rome’s most popular landmarks, so I thought it would be … Continue reading →

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A walk on the Janiculum Hill

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Rachel Ingram

I had been to Rome eight times before I discovered the gem that is the Janiculum Hill. Of course, I’d heard of it and knew where it was; you may remember my post on the Seven Hills of Rome, of … Continue reading →

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St Peter’s Basilica at night

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Rachel Ingram

I’ve just returned from a week in Rome and have lots to write about, so there will be more blog posts coming soon! In the meantime, I thought I’d share a rather cool pic I took on my iPhone last … Continue reading →

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Top Attractions in Rome

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Rachel Ingram

“Where should I go in Rome?” is a question I’m often asked by friends and acquaintances, and it’s one I actually find fairly difficult to answer because there’s just so much that I would recommend! Therefore I thought I’d aim … Continue reading →

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The Tomb of Eurysaces – the man who made his fortune by baking bread

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Rachel Ingram

I’m a huge fan of the Tomb of Eurysaces. I first encountered it in books as a classical archaeology student, when I studied it in some depth and it became one of the topics I felt most at ease answering … Continue reading →

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Eat, Pray, Love – not worth sitting through even for the shots of Rome

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Rachel Ingram

A while back I reported that Julia Roberts was to star in an adaptation of the Elizabeth Gilbert novel Eat Pray Love, a fact I was looking forward to on account of the fact that a third of the film … Continue reading →

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Cul de Sac, Rome – a wine bar review

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Rachel Ingram

Regular readers of this blog may remember that I’m a big fan of wine bars in Rome, so I thought it was about time for another review of one. This one was recommended to me by Agnes Crawford of Understanding … Continue reading →

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Rome’s Churches: you don’t have to be religious to enjoy them

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Rachel Ingram

I returned last week from another wonderful week in Rome and will now be giving this blog some much-needed attention. As it’s Easter, I thought I’d start with a post about my favourite churches in Rome, because I’ve now visited … Continue reading →

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