Top tips for meeting new people when moving abroad

Struggling to meet new people since moving abroad? I hear you. It has been one of my toughest challenges settling into my new Emily in Spain chapter. Here are my top tips to meet new people for those living abroad.

Living AbroadEmily Sanderson4 October 2023Tips for Expats, Expatriate tips, Life as an expat, Tips for meeting new people as an expatComment

Divorce does not make you a failure: Time to live your own happily ever after

It’s easy to feel like a failure after divorce thanks to societal expectations. This is why I’m ditching life’s conventional road map in favor of living my truth and why you should do the same.

Divorce, Grief awarenessEmily Sanderson31 May 2023Life after divorce, Live your life how you want to, Divorce is not a life sentence, How to heal after divorce, How to live up to your own expectations, Happily ever after is so once upon a time, Divorce does not mean failure, How to be happily single, Pressures of social expectation, Self love after divorce, How to break the social norm, Be your own happy ever after, How to live life on your own terms Comment

A guide to visiting Valencia, Spain

Planning a solo trip to Valencia? My latest solo travel adventures led me to the city of Valencia in Spain. I share my top must see places and attractions, along with recommendations and tips to make your stay in the city of Valencia safe and affordable. Get ready to be inspired to visit a city packed with history, culture and beauty.

Spain Travel GuideEmily Sanderson28 November 2022Solo Travel Spain, Places to see in Valencia, City break in Valencia, Plan a trip to ValenciaComment

How to start solo travelling: My top 5 tips for solo travel newbies

So you are thinking of solo travelling for the first time, but you’re not sure where to start? This blog shares my top 5 tips for solo travel newbies and those thinking about solo travelling for the first time.

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Five reasons you should solo travel after a divorce

So you’re thinking of solo travelling after your divorce? Divorce can be a lonely and scary place to be. But now is the time to discover who you truly are. Solo travel has been my way of reconnecting with my authentic self and facing my fears of being alone. I share how solo travel has changed my life after divorce for the better and I hope it can do that for you too.

Solo Travel Tips, DivorceEmily Sanderson22 May 2022Travel after heartbreak, Solo travel after divorce, solo travel blog, Solo travel and divorce, Women who solo travel, solo travel ideas, how to solo travel Comment

How to plan a solo road trip: Ten tips for planning your own driving adventure

Road Trips have certainly increased in popularity thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. After my international solo travel plans got cancelled, I decided to explore my home country of the UK instead. Here are my top 10 tips for planning a solo road trip; from planning to packing essentials, as well as keeping safe on the road.

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Top places to visit in Dartmoor and South Devon, United Kingdom

Looking to plan a staycation in Devon? Here are my top places I’d recommend to visit if you’re planning a trip to Dartmoor National Park and South Devon in the UK.

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How to turn your car into a camper: Tops tips for a car camper conversion

So you’re thinking about converting your car into a camper? After converting my MINI One into a camper for a solo road trip across the UK, I share my top tips as a guide to help inspire others considering their own conversions.

Solo Travel TipsEmily Sanderson17 April 2021Car camper conversion, BMW Mini Camper conversion, How to convert your car into a camper, Tips for car camper conversions, Solo camping adventures, Solo travel UK, A real life MINI adventureComment

Coping with grief: How to cope with anniversaries and significant dates after losing a loved one

Coping with grief on anniversaries or significant dates can evoke powerful memories and emotions. I share my coping strategies on coping with grief on anniversaries to help others facing loss and bereavement.

Grief awareness, Mental HealthEmily Sanderson25 August 2020Coping with the loss of a parent, Coping with grief on anniversaries, Living with grief, Grieving the loss of a parent, How to cope with grief on significant dates, Grieving the death of a parent Comments

Five things I learnt about myself the first time I solo travelled

Read how my first solo travel experience set me down a path of self-discovery and growth after the sudden loss of my Dad and an unwanted divorce.

Solo Travel Tips, Wellbeing & Mental HealthEmily Sanderson20 August 2020First time travelling solo, Solo travel and divorce, Solo travel and grief, Women who solo travel, Self discovery through travel, Healing through solo travel, Solo travel after divorce, Travel after heartbreak, Travel alone for the first timeComment

A guide to visiting Cornwall, United Kingdom

Read all about my four day solo staycation to Cornwall, UK.

Coronavirus restrictions may have cancelled my international solo travel plans for 2020, but they haven’t stopped me travelling somewhere close to home (and my heart).

Europe Travel GuideEmily Sanderson12 August 2020Solo Travel, Staycations, Self Discovery, Heartbreak travel, Female Solo Travel, Solo Travel Cornwall, Coronavirus Travel, Solo Travel in Cornwall, Travelling alone in Cornwall, Places to visit in Cornwall, Plan a staycation in Cornwall, Female solo travel in the UK, Solo Travel after divorce, Travel alone in Cornwall Comments

Reasons to solo travel: Why I chose to solo travel for the first time through grief and divorce

I share why I decided to solo travel for the first time whilst going through a divorce and I never looked back!

Divorce, Solo TravelEmily Sanderson28 July 2020Heartbreak travel, Reasons to solo travel, Solo travel after divorce, First time solo travelling, Women who solo travel, First time travelling solo, Solo travel stories, Confidence to travel alone, Travelling with depression, Travelling in grief, Travel after a break up, Travel alone for the first time, Female Solo TravelComment

From loss to wanderlust: how grief, divorce and depression inspired me to solo travel

I share how going through grief, divorce and depression in quick succession inspired me to quit my career to solo travel around the world.

Grief awareness, DivorceEmily Sanderson27 July 2020Overcoming adversity through travel, Life after divorce, Start a self discovery journey, Living with depression, Losing a parent, Female Solo Travel, Healing through solo travel, Finding yourself through travel, Reaching mental health crisis, Mental illness recovery, Healing after divorce, Heartbreak travel, Self discovery journey, Coping with the loss of a parent, Reasons to solo travel Comment

How to practice self-care and why it matters

I share how practicing self-care has helped me to overcome depression and why it’s essential for everyone’s mental health.

Wellbeing & Mental HealthEmily Sanderson27 July 2020Depression, What is self care, Self care is not selfish, How to practice self care, Self care and emotional wellbeing, Self care and mental health, How to maintain good mental health, Self care and depression, Self care and grief, How to priortise your mental health, Mental Health Crisis recovery, Making self care a habit, Practicing self care with mental illness Comment

How do we tackle mental health stigma?

Why being kind to ourselves and others is essential in the fight to end mental health stigma.

Wellbeing & Mental HealthEmily Sanderson26 July 2020Mental Health stigma costs lives, Why kindess matters in the fight to end mental health stigma, Stand against mental health stigma, Living with depression and stigma, Personal experience of mental health stigma, In a world where you can be anything be kind, Kindess and mental health, Talk about mental health, How to be kind to others, How to be kind to yourself, Mental Health Crisis recovery, How to talk about my mental illness, Kindess and suicide preventionComment

The physical impact of grief and loss

I share the physical effects of grief, trauma and depression and how it’s made me learn to love and accept my body

Wellbeing & Mental Health, Grief awarenessEmily Sanderson30 June 2020Impact of stress on the body, Physical impact of depression, Weight gain and depression, Hair loss and stress, Body positivity and depression, Living with depression, Physical effects of grief, Living with grief, Sleep and depression, Impact of depression on the body, Mental health and the bodyComment

Mental Health and Depression: Why I choose to speak out and join the fight to end stigma

Why I share my story of surviving mental health crisis and encourage you to join me in the fight to end mental health stigma

Mental HealthEmily Sanderson4 May 2020Mental Health, Depression, anxiety, mental health awareness, Suicide awareness, Mental health stigmaComment

Coping with grief: How I've navigated grief in the first year without my Dad

I share all I’ve learnt about grief after one year without my Dad. I the hope it brings comfort to those facing grief and loss.

Grief awareness, Mental HealthEmily Sanderson30 January 2020Grief, Bereavement, Losing a love one, Advice, Resilience Comment

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