New York City

Galleries & performing arts, vintage shops, cocktails.

Meet your travel co-pilot, Rachel

Book a 1:1 personal travel consultation with travel advisor Rachel to download everything you need to know via WhatsApp.

Hello! I’m Rachel, a native New Yorker. I’m grateful to live in a place where there’s so much to do, you can’t get to all of it. I love sharing my local experience with all the visitors I meet on the street, whether it’s giving subway directions or recommending a good spot to eat.

✔️ Former Travel Editor fore major US guidebook company

✔️ Born & raised in New York City

✔️ Specialize in seeking out the latest art exhibitions, ballet & dance and happy hours

📍 New York City

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Get to know Rachel

  • I can strike up conversation with just about anyone. It’s a good skill to have for getting info when I travel solo.

  • I went to Cambodia several years ago. It was my first time traveling in Southeast Asia and up until that point Rome was the city where I'd had the most trouble crossing the street solo. Phnom Penh was another level. I tried to cross a major intersection to get to the night market and kept failing miserably until a local (literally) offered me a hand to cross with them.

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  • "Rachel was a great fit for me. She clearly thought about what I’d like, was super active on the chat, and gave lovely suggestions. Knowing I was paired with a local woman who had been carefully matched to me based on my interests and trip goals made her advice so much more trustworthy."

    — Bella, October 2024

FAQs

  • Because no guidebook or travel blog can match real, honest, and up-to-date advice from someone who knows the destination intimately and puts your interests first. Just one consultation will save you hours of pre-trip angst and research time and give you all the confidence you need to hit the ground running.

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  • Every Advisor in our network is carefully vetted through a multi-step verification process to ensure she’s knowledgeable, trustworthy, reliable, and uniquely equipped to help independent travelers plan their dream trip.

  • Advisor consultations take place in a private 1:1 WhatsApp Group chat. TKTK HOW LONG Prior to your scheduled consultation, you will receive AN INVITE from SOLOTRVLR’S COMMUNITY MANAGER {?) to join the GROUP CHAT where you will be met by your Local Advisor.

    From there, you'll be able to TKTKTKTKTTK ask questions and get feedback/advice. There is no set structure for how you and your Advisor use your time together. Consultations are meant to be collaborative and tailored to your needs and taste.

    Once the time is up, SoloTrvlr’s Admin will close the chat. You’ll receive a TK within 48 hours. 

  • You can ask anything travel-related, from whether (and where) it’s safe to walk alone at night to practicalities like where to buy tampons (and how to ask for them!) Need dining advice? Your Local Advisor will share her go-to neighborhood spots and steer you to a hyper-local Italian cooking class taught by a beloved nonna. She’ll also be quick to jump in and let you know if something you’re considering doing is overrated—and tell you what to do instead.

  • No problem! If you need more time with your Local Advisor, just contact us via WhatsApp or by email and we’ll help you book a follow-up session. 

  • Our Advisors do their best to keep their calendars up to date, however, if you would like to book further in advance (i.e. upcoming months where an Advisor hasn't added her availability yet) or none of the listed times work for you, please email us at support@solotrvlr.com and we’ll work with you to find an alternate time.