Emily’s Eyes Explore is an honest, sometimes funny, backpacking, travel and mental health 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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The 5 types of people you encounter on a flight
After taking many flights across the world over the years, it’s become apparent that all humans are the same, more or less, when it comes to how we act on…
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8 types of people you meet travelling
Today marks nearly three months since I began my travels through Central America. At the ripe age of 32, I said to myself maybe this would be the last time…
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What is my why? Why am I here?
It’s been a few months since I last wrote, but I figured this was the best time. First of all, hello from Guatemala. Yes Guatemala. I’ve been to a few…
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Travelling Costa Rica: Amazing highs; pockets of loneliness
A short diary entry to get me back into the habit of writing I think! The year is 2026 (oof can you believe it). I am currently sitting on a…
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How I’m feeling after the Bondi Massacre
* names have been removed, despite the fact I’d love to name and shame. Although this blog is largely dedicated to travel, I also write openly about mental health here…
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Things that antidepressants have made me anxious about
Hello gang it’s been a while. Interestingly, it has happened. The eagle has landed. I have felt CALLED to write hooray. And about bloody time too, considering I’ve been paying…
Ruin is a gift. Ruin is the road to transformation.
Elizabeth Gilbert