Emily’s Eyes Explore is an honest, sometimes funny, backpacking, travel and mental health lifestyle blog. I’m on a mission to show you the extreme highs and mental health lows that come from backpacking the world solo. Follow my adventures for backpacking advice, mental health tips, sarcastic jokes and the best travel destinations to visit.
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FIRST STOP – SEVILLA
Can we all discuss the fact it is 108 DEGREES IN SEVILLE RIGHT NOW aka 43 degrees for you normal humans who aren’t me and know how to read weather correctly AND the exciting announcement is that Seville is the FIRST stop on my round the world trip. You know what’s funny? I visited Seville…
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Let’s Talk About…CHOCOLATE
ME ENCANTA CHOCOLATE. I’m also a little scared of chocolate. Porque? Because, there was once a time I used to demolish chocolate like the cocoa trees (or beans or whatever it’s made of) were going out of business and chuck it up in the toilet. Remember I mentioned I had issues with control? Possibly deriving…
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1 Week In Sevilla- Anxiety Doesn’t Leave Ya
A week living in Sevilla: So far? A totally crazy, awesome experience. I’ve explained that my host family don’t speak English, which at first was really overwhelming. Like I said, I’m not good without a routine.. I know people can be hopeless when they’re in new surroundings but it’s slightly different for me.. I end…
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Medical Results…
I just came across this picture of when I thought I was clearly taking part in “I’m a Ghanian Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!” where I was in some random jungle and when I was afraid.. because I HATE heights and there were wooden planks missing and do I look like I have a…
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My Last Month At Home …
A summary of my last month: Has it been the best ever not working, being at home for a month with no distractions? Nope. Are you looking forward to going away to a billion countries and not knowing what’s to come? Erm? I mean, I wouldn’t say NOPE, but I would be lying if I’ve…
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This Is My Dad..
And CUE travel ish related post not that much related to travel but kinda….ish? This is my Dad. Dad has MS. It sucks. In fact, it more than sucks, it’s sh*t. But he’s the best. I still remember this picture with my Dad walking.. and I absolutely remember when I ran the Half Marathon for…
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