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.
FEATURED
The ultimate guide to backpacking travel essentials for 2026
The list of all lists when you don’t know what to pack or where to start.
LATEST POSTS
-
6 Things That Helped Me Manage My Eating Disorder Whilst Backpacking
Trigger Warning – Eating Disorders. This post in no way has been sponsored or endorsed by any of the apps or websites mentioned below. They’re all just useful tools that helped me a lot. I think as we veer between possible lockdown and the overwhelming realisation that this ‘new’ normal, is actually going to be…
-
Dear Grandad
Grief took me backpacking around the world and I’ve written a letter to my Grandad expressing how hard it’s been without him
-
The “Turning 27” Blues
It’s funny to think birthdays can have such a profound impact on your mental health
-
MOTIVATIONAL LIFE UPDATE QUICKIE
Here’s a quick motivational life update about where I am, what my thoughts are and the next steps for me
-
5 Things I Learnt Travelling Around The World Solo That Helped Me Survive A Pandemic Breakup
How do you survive being dumped over a text during a pandemic? Here’s 5 things I learnt the hard way..
-
What Instagram doesn’t show you about travelling solo
Hey gang, What’s happening? I hope you’ve all been trying to spend time during lockdown in the most positive way possible. Lockdown for me has given me time to reminisce about the places I’ve travelled to and the experiences I’ve had. A lot of travel businesses, airlines, hotels and hostels are slowly thinking of opening…
Emily's Backpacking & Mental Health Adventures 