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Welcome to my travel blog! I’m Emily Luxton, a British travel blogger and writer focusing on solo female adventure travel.

I’ve been a travel blogger for 10 years, and now run two successful UK travel blogs. If you want to know more about me and why I blog, head over to the About Me page first. But for more info about what this travel blog is all about, and what kind of travel I write about, keep reading…

About this Travel Blog

This blog is all about my travel stories. But also (and more importantly), I share my tips and advice to help other women travel solo – safely, smartly and well.

Below, I’ve broken down what this blog is all about, and shared a few of my favourite blog posts to help you figure me out. If you like me, stick around!

Emily Luxton, a solo female travel blogger, wearing dark blue denim shorts and a white t shirt and gold sunglasses with her hands in her pockets bending forwards slightly laughing. she is standing on a stone step with a grassy ledge behind her and below her is a grey stone mayan pyramid at Palenque ruins in Mexico on a sunny day with blue sky overhead.

Solo Female Travel

The main theme of the blog is solo female travel. Specifically, I’m writing for women like me: women in their mid-thirties and over who love to travel solo (or whose friends are all too busy having babies to travel with them these days!).

Women who still want adventure, but don’t necessarily want to budget, stay in hostels, or live that 20-something backpacker lifestyle anymore. We’re not luxury travellers (although we might splurge on the occasional luxury hotel), we like to save money where it counts, we like to have fun, and – most of all – we want to get the most out of every new destination.

If that sounds like you, stick around. I think we’ll get on!

Obviously, if you’re in your twenties, or married with kids, you’re still welcome! Solo travel is the main theme, but it’s not exclusive – and the advice on this blog may still help you.

Soft Adventure

As a solo traveller, I’m all about adventure, and pushing myself to try new things whenever the opportunity arises.

But when I talk about adventure – I don’t mean extreme sports and multi-day solo hikes into forgotten jungles. I’m nowhere near brave enough for that! I like to use the phrase “soft adventure” (or “adventure for wimps”!).

Over the past decade, I’ve faced more fears than I can count, and always come away a better person for it. Trying something new or overcoming a challenge (however small) can have such a positive effect on your self-esteem. And it doesn’t need to be anything major.

Adventure can be as simple as taking your first-ever overseas road trip, spending a night onboard a train, or camping just down the road from your home town! It’s all about getting out of your comfort zone a little, trying something new, seeing just how much you can handle – and having fun doing it!

Main Post Topics

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Packing Tips written in white text over an opaque pink box on top of a photo of a navy blue backpack in front of a metal garage door covered in blue and pink graffiti.

Top Ten Posts

My personal favourites, as well as some of the most popular posts. If you want to get to know me and my travel style, these are a good start…

Most popular: A Shy Girl’s Guide to Solo Travel

Controversial: Instagram is Ruining My Life

Most Commented: Why I Don’t Count Countries

Home sweet home: 50 Unique Things to do in Dorset

Most Useful: 11 of the Best Backpacks for Women

Biggest Challenge: Climbing Mt Fuji

Painfully Personal: How Losing My Mum Made Me Who I Am

Alternative: 17 Off the Beaten Track Destinations in Japan

Overland: A 30 Hour Train from New York to New Orleans 

Best Writing: Untold Travel Stories

UK travel blogger Emily Luxton wearing dark red checked pyjama bottoms and a red t-shirt sitting on a bed with white sheets next to a large train window. Out the window there are train tracks and palm trees.

How I Travel

This blog’s over-arching theme is “solo female travel”, but within that, a whole range of different travel styles exist. So, this is how I like to travel…

Outdoors. Hiking, biking, swimming, beaches, sunsets, nature, wildlife, paddleboarding… I love to be outdoors and, while I love cities too, my favourite travel experiences are almost always in the great outdoors.

Food. Food is a great way to get to know culture – especially through cooking classes and food tours – and I love to eat, so food and drink have become a frequent topic on this site.

Alternative Travel. Under-the-radar destinations, getting “off the beaten path”, and underrated or up-and-coming places which don’t yet see the tourism they deserve.

Overland. I’m a geek for long train journeys and love the slowness of overland travel.

Fun. I believe that travel should, above all, be fun! At all times in life, I’m generally in search of play. You can usually find me eating too much, laughing too loudly, screaming at a local theme park, hitting the local bars (sometimes a tad too hard) and hopping onto whatever activity sounds like the most fun!

So, that’s my travel style. If that resonates with you, then you’ll probably enjoy a few of my blog posts. If not, hopefully you’ll still enjoy exploring the world through my eyes!

empty desert landscape with the sun setting behind low mountains in the distance. There is a campfire with an iron kettle in the flames and Emily is sat in the sand behind it wearing a red dress.

Disclaimers

This site occasionally accepts sponsored posts and other adverts. I hope these don’t impact the content in any way, but if you spot a problem please don’t hesitate to let me know.

I pay for around 50% of my travels myself, and I always disclose when I’ve been given a trip, hotel stay, or product in exchange for a review. Freebies don’t cloud my judgement, either: if there’s something negative to say, I’ll say it.

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Above all, I hope you enjoy my site! If you want to know more, please comment here or contact me, and please don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @em_luxton. I can’t wait to connect!

120 thoughts on “About This Blog”

  2. shannonbluechristensen
    Reply

    I am thrilled to “travel” with you.

    Thank you for sharing your adventures with the rest of us: not just what you see or where you go – but what do you think of it? why?

  4. Lynne Ayers
    Reply

    From the time I was about 11 I wanted to travel and the first place I went? London. I’m (a lot) older than 11 now and many years have passed since that first visit to London, but the desire to see more stays with me. I’ve learned a lot through travelling – so go for it. Learn, Enjoy.

    1. emilyluxton
      Reply

      Thanks for commenting! I’ve always felt compelled to travel and although I’ve not done too much yet I feel like my experiences have already really affected me! Can’t wait to get out there and see more :)

      Em

  6. liz
    Reply

    So glad that you stopped by my blog & that I have now stumbled onto yours. I can’t wait to read about your wanderlust and your passion for exploring & traveling! ~Liz

  8. Carlo M
    Reply

    Thanks for finding my blog, so I was able to find yours! I wil be reading and hoping you find everything you are looking for. Oh I may steal your Mark Twain quote. ;-)
    Cheers!

  10. Jude
    Reply

    Go for it Emily! I set off from England in the 1970’s for Canada. In my latter years I’ve ended up in France. It’s been a great journey up to now. And still – deep-down the itchy feet still itch once in a while!

    1. emilyluxton
      Reply

      Thanks Jude! My dream is to live abroad some day soon, I’m open to anywhere reallyis there a cure for itchy feet? Mine never go away!

      Thanks for stopping by :)

  12. Tess
    Reply

    Wonderfully written and expressed! Wishing you all the best! London is amazing and is probably my favourite city. It’s one of those places where you feel like your soul was born (so to speak). Anyway, I’m so glad I found your blog. :)

    I may be living vicariously through you for a little while. ;)

    1. emilyluxton
      Reply

      Thanks for your comment – I’m glad you found me to! It’s taking me ages to get through all my Morocco stuff (is procrastination a skill??) but more should be up tomorrow :)
      Thanks for stopping by!

  14. Colleen
    Reply

    I just came across your blog (having all to recently started my own), and I am excited to follow your travel adventures. I am an avid traveler myself and am guilty of wanderlust. I hope to visit Morocco soon as well and look forward to reading all your posts. Good luck on the big move! If nothing else, London is like a little slice of the world.

    1. emilyluxton
      Reply

      Thanks for stopping by! Definitely go to Morocco if you get the chance, it’s amazing and like nothing I’ve seen before! Plus flights there are fairly cheap and quick- its a completely different world to Europe without being longhaul!!
      Glad you liked the blog :)

  16. Jennifer
    Reply

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. It’s been a lot of fun to write about. And I’ve been finding inspiration with so many others’ blogs as well. Good luck with your goals!
    And BTW, Morocco is a great choice. Such a wonderful country!

  18. Aaron
    Reply

    Great post and blog! Best of luck on your adventures, I made the same decision several years back and now my wife and I have knocked out a bunch of countries together and I don’t regret a single one!

  20. JennyO
    Reply

    Awesome quote stealing it for my reorganization of my blog. I love to travel, ever since the army sent me to Germany in 1991 I find I can’t stay put. Years later I am once again blessed to journey Europe. I look forward to reading through your journeys

    1. emilyluxton
      Reply

      Thank you – it is an amazing quote and as I stole it from another blog I read a long time ago you’re more than welcome to it! It sums everything up for me really.
      Thanks for stopping by :)

  22. Janice and Nolan
    Reply

    We also love to travel – and share with you the belief that it is a source of growth and inspiration. Best of luck in your travels and your move to London.

  26. J. Mark Souther
    Reply

    Thanks for visiting my blog. While I am promoting my book, I also enjoy freely sharing some of what I discover. Come back as often as you like for some historicized armchair (or desktop?) travel. I like the concept of your blog and will have a look around. I haven’t been to Morocco – the closest I’ve been is Morocco in the World Showcase at EPCOT; my grandparents went there in the ’70s; and one of my colleagues goes there periodically for research. So, all second-hand knowledge, as will be your words, but nonetheless fascinating. Best wishes.

  28. Valerie (all mussed up)
    Reply

    What fun that you moseyed over to All Mussed Up, and just as fun to follow you back here.

    A number of years ago, my mother and I traveled through Morocco — it remains one of my most treasured memories. During that time, I decided I would live there one day.

    Instead, I now live in the Netherlands, where I’m surrounded by second and third generation Moroccans. (:

  30. ghummakkad
    Reply

    Best of luck with your move to London and make sure you have a pit stop in India on your world tour. Till last year, I had this thing of visiting 4 new countries every year, but that only last for 3 years…I need to get back to that asap!

    1. emilyluxton
      Reply

      Thank you! I love the idea of four new countries a year – but finding the funds for it is a struggle. Plus I always want to go back to places I’ve already been!

      1. ghummakkad
        Reply

        I agree…the reason I stopped the 4 country thing is because of lack of holidays…funding is always a problem so advance budgeting is a must. I love to visit places for the second time as well, as the 2nd time, one doesn’t do much of the touristy things and focus’s on enjoying the culture. Looking forward to my visit to Hungary and my second to Vienna in July. See you around!

  32. food.life.zen.
    Reply

    Best of luck, this sounds amazing. And I really appreciate the info you give at the end of each blog, very helpful!

  34. mondrak
    Reply

    I’m 44 and I regret some of the things I didn’t do when I was 20-24. When you do eventually get to go on your round the world tour, I look forward to reading about that as well. I have found your blog very informative and interesting.

      1. myrthryn
        Reply

        I’ve written a couple of posts about picking up hitchhikers that you may like to read. Also, one of my followers is near king of hitchhiking as his travel logs and books will tell. If you are planning to see the world on a shoestring budget, this would assuredly cut costs, especially if those itchy feet don’t mind putting the miles on.

  38. livierawes
    Reply

    Really enjoying having a browse through your posts on Morocco! Such helpful information and stunning photography – now I can’t wait to go myself!

      1. livierawes
        Reply

        So far I’ve just got accommodation sorted (staying 10 mins drive outside Marrakesh). I’ve paid for the week’s accommodation (very good value package deal I found) so am slightly limited in what I can do but hoping to do a day trip into the Atlas mountains and would love to go to Essaouira. If you have any tips for things to do around Marrakesh/any good restaurants etc to visit I would love to hear them!

        1. emilyluxton
          Reply

          My favourite restaurant we ate at was Kenyama, its mainly French food rather than Moroccan which can be a relief after so much tagine! The steak there was incredible, it had a lovely quiet atmosphere and the owner was really enthusiastic about his food and kept coming to check what we thought of every course!! It’s on tripadvisor so you can get the address if you need it. I’d also recommend Le Chat que Rit for lovely Italian dishes, and Kechmara for French/Moroccan.
          In terms of what to do, I’d really reccomend seeing the Jardins Majorelle – I’m not usually into gardens but these are so pretty! And if you want to go to the Atlas Mountains, go to the Ouzoud falls if you can. We booked through Sahara Tours (you can find the trip on Expedia) and they were amazing and really good value! Its the one thing I recommend arranging before you get out there because a lot of the excursion companies will try to rip tourists off!
          My main tip though, is not to take anyone’s first price – especially taxi drivers! If you’re staying outside of Marrakech they will try to charge you upwards of Dh250 (about £20) when in reality it should be about Dh100. Just be firm and start walking away – they’ll change their minds!!
          Hope all that helps!!

          1. livierawes

            Thanks so much for your great advice – it was really helpful! Back from Marrakech now, had an amazing time (especially loved the Atlas mountains!). If you ever want any advice on places I’ve been (Hong Kong, Vietnam and South America I can probably help with best!) then let me know!

            1. emilyluxton

              Thats awesome – glad you had a great time! It’s such an amazing city – totally crazy! I really want to go to all the above places, especially South America, so as soon as I get the next plan together I’ll be sure to give you a shout :)

    7. notanda
      Reply

      Thanks for liking my photography post on Notanda! You sound very motivated to get the most out of life and I admire your determination. London can seem daunting at first but it gets easier. I’m from a small village and moved to London after university. It’s a love/hate relationship. I enjoy going out with my camera to capture a city teeming with life though. It’s exciting to hearyour plans to go out and discover the world. Some of my best experiences have come from travelling. I look forward to hearing about it.

    9. brittanyraeann
      Reply

      I absolutely LOVE this! It is inspiring me to not be afraid — I have lived in Oklahoma my entire life, and am moving to NYC in 2 months! I look forward to reading your blog for inspiration.

      1. emilyluxton
        Reply

        Wow, good for you! A big move is always scary, but even when things go wrong I always find in the end that it was just how it was meant to happen! You’ll have an amazing time, I spent five days in NYC a few years ago and it’s breathtaking – I want to go back as soon as I can! It’s similar to London in its eclecticism but neater and less spralling! It’ll definitely take some adjusting but I’m sure you’ll have an incredible time. Keep me posted about how it goes.

        1. brittanyraeann
          Reply

          I am moving there for grad school at NYU, and I am definitely ready for this next step in my life! I will definitely keep you posted, it’s what my Blog Sooner and the City is all about! :) I’m currently reading through you blog now, so I am sure you’ll see many comments from me.

    13. El Capitan
      Reply

      It’s uncanny how many parallel’s your blog shares with my own! I have recently dropped out during my third year in Law at university to pursue something more fulfilling. At our valedictory dinner in high school we were presented with the same quote by Mark Twain and it wasn’t until years later (round about now) that it truly spoke to me. The idea of life being one big adventure with nothing being set in stone is something I am trying to live by. This blog is a great testament to that idea and I can’t wait to keep reading of your adventures and hopefully share some of my own. I hope you leave the safe harbour!

        1. yesiares
          Reply

          And congrats!! You’re in London!! You did what you set out to do and what an awesome city to be dreaming big in. I love it so much.

    19. theglasslantern
      Reply

      You sound like a lady after my own heart! So many places on this earth to explore and so little time to do it! Thank you for checking out my blog and good luck with the move and advernture.

    21. pommepal
      Reply

      G’day thanks for dropping by. I like the way you are grabbing life. Just do it. I can tell you itchy feet never go away. I am 70 and still wandering……..

      1. emilyluxton
        Reply

        Thank you! It feels good to hear that there are people still getting out there at your age – sometimes I feel like I’m running out of time to do the things I want – but that is just silly! Thanks for the like on my blog!

    23. Cecilie Bresson
      Reply

      Thank you for liking my blog post – Im very glad that you enjoyed it! :D Happy 4th of July
      – Just Smile

    29. Virginia
      Reply

      Thanks for liking my post! I love your blog! That’s awesome you took the TEFL course. How was it? I have been contemplating taking it too.

    31. BonMinou
      Reply

      Thank you so much for liking my Breakfast With Seagulls especially since it brought me to your blog, which is WONDERFUL!!!
      Travel, yes, the great passion of my life as well..you go girl! Minou

      1. emilyluxton
        Reply

        Thank you! Travel is so wonderful and enriching… I’m really craving it at the moment! Luckily I’ve got some fantastic memories to sustain me for now – check out today’s post for some of my reminiscing!!

    33. amie0312
      Reply

      Hi Emily,
      I love your blog and all that you write about – I love travelling and it’s nice to meet another travel afficionado! Thanks for dropping by my blog as it led me to your’s!
      Amie xxx
      Th

    37. edsuitters
      Reply

      Thank you for dropping by my blog, just getting started. You have a wonderful outlook on life, matches my own. Why sit at home, aim high and see where things go. I hope you enjoy your travels, and keep posting

    39. red and rosé
      Reply

      Thanks for stopping by to check out my musings on Scotland, Emily! I have to say, I’m very jealous of all your travels. Morocco has always been a dream of mine. Wonderful photos! All the best from Edinburgh

    43. Touring NH
      Reply

      So many people live their life dreaming about what they are going to do ‘someday’ kudos to you for living the life of your dreams!

    51. aweekoraweekend
      Reply

      Thanks for stopping by our blog today. And congrats on your TESL test. Where do you want to use your new skills first? So many choices! Enjoy your week or your weekend!

      1. emilyluxton
        Reply

        Thank you!! I have no idea – the world is so huge and there are so many great places. My parter and I have been talking a lot about Thailand, but who knows! Thanks for visiting my blog :)

    55. victoriasvisits
      Reply

      Sweet! Here in the US it’s ESL, and my husband and I taught mainly Asian folks for years. It’s a wonderful experience and then, POOF! and Asian daughter magically appeared! :)

    57. harryfebrian
      Reply

      Inspiring! If you go to Taiwan or Indonesia in the future, let met know! I can give some recommendation :D
      Great writings, good photos!
      Hope you can get that remaining 189 countries!

      best,

      harry febrian

    59. Not Without My Passport
      Reply

      Thanks for the likes on my blog, Emily, especially because it led me to yours! Good luck with your adventures!

    61. Niccolea
      Reply

      Thanks for liking my post “Who? What? How?” on my Emuna Endeavor blog! I wish I had time to read more of your blog more regularly but I do like what I have read so far! :-)

    62. Niccolea
      Reply

      I liked your facebook page and am now following you on twitter… maybe we can collaborate in some way!

      I am curious, How do you get paid to include a link in your blog? That would help SO much for our expenses for this sailing trip around the world!

      1. emilyluxton
        Reply

        Hiya, thanks for commenting! What kind of collaboration did you have in mind?!

        I’ve sent you an email about my guest posts, as it was turning into a really long comment! :)

    64. The Fundamental Alchemist
      Reply

      Never try to ‘cure’ itchy feet; just feed the beast! I inherited mine from my mum and they brought me to Japan straight after Uni. Next year they’re taking me to as many places as my wallet can accompany them. Good luck on your adventure!

    66. Li
      Reply

      Good luck on your adventures! I am also applying for TESL jobs but in Japan because I want to blog about the culture :D

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