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GUESS WHO’S BACK WITH A BRAND NEW... blog post. Not quite the Eminem lyrics you were expecting but I know, even BETTER. “5 CRAZY CULTURE SHOCKS - SE ASIA VS THE UK” - LINK IN BIO 😊 This post is dedicated to the 5 TOP differences and culture shocks I’ve noticed travelling in SE Asia compared to the UK. One funny thing I realised is that the level of spitting flem – picture Jack teaching Rose the perfect technique in the Titanic – gets actually considerably worse the further down SE Asia you travel. In fact, Laos and Cambodia were quite honestly preparing me for Vietnam where I’m amazed the locals have any saliva left – but hey, I even started joining in, because 1) Hanoi pollution is terrible and 2) when you’re visiting locals – do as the locals do, am I right? When I’m back in the UK, remind me to rein it in. Sneaky Peek because I love my followers (aka my Mum who’s - bless her - so useless with technology). PEOPLE ARE FRIENDLY AT 7/8AM I mean look, I was and will always be one of those people that will stare at you with daggers on the underground if you even BEGIN to talk to me before 11am. When I’ve seen people I’ve known from my old school, when I see friends, general strangers who attempt a smile? No. Don’t even try it. I will even tell you not to get offended when I dramatically put my headphones in my ears to signal the conversation is closed until I get a coffee and thus am a normal, friendly human again. In SE Asia, despite the obvious few exceptions, everyone is soooooo happy at 7/8am. In fact, the earlier the better! Laos and Indonesia win top spots in my imaginary awards ceremony as possibly the nicest community of people, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week that I’ve ever met early. Clearly being moody in the morning is not something they’ve ever experienced or if so, they have some top notch DiCaprio acting skills happening. If you’ve ever had any culture shocks, I’d love to hear them 😊 follow my blog on the website for more content, everything travel and mental health.

Emily with wine part 1 🍷 Emily with wine part 2 🍷 I didn’t like Kuta Lombok very much. The accommodation sucked and the men were pervy. But the wine was nice, so I guess that’s all that matters. 🍷#wine > #kutalombok

Before I realised Indonesia gives you Bali Belly and I would spend @lolaromee last night puking and crying in bed, I had a stereotypical beach photo shoot and a GREAT time relaxing, thinking that these were the clearest waters I’d ever seen. 👌🏻oh how unaware I was .. 🏝 Thanks @depop for my awesome £5 bikini!

The skies were on fire for you tonight Grandad. The last time I was on this island was nearly two years ago, after you passed. My first international solo trip, when all I could think about was running and running and running away from grief. It was on this island I thought I’d lost my phone with all my pictures and videos of you, singing and joking and giving me advice - then, whilst sobbing on the beach, my friend phoned Chris to say she’d found it and my heart burst with relief. Tonight it’s bursting for you Grandad, because I know, I KNOW this sunset was your way of saying well done. Well done Emily for being brave. Well done for travelling the fricking WORLD by yourself, despite people saying you weren’t well enough. Well done Em for allowing your heart to feel and letting people in to take care of it. Well done Em for being honest with everyone you meet and in turn speaking about something that once was your most hidden secret. Well done for allowing yourself to be vulnerable because deep down, it made you stronger. The waves of mental illness have sometimes - especially in the last few weeks - crashed over my head and tried to pull me under - but they subside. Eventually they always do - with open conversation and a braveness to speak the truth. I don’t expect them to disappear - they’re a wave, how can they? But the days they’re lighter and more peaceful are always worth moving forward for. I will continue to be strong, to speak out and to keep the topic of mental health open for all, for me and for you Grandad. You’d be so proud. I love you. Sweet dreams tonight.

Karaoke in the shower always cheers me up when I’m feeling low travelling. It helped me a bit today. Read my latest blog on @headtalksnews for my top 5 tips to keep your spirits up when alone and anxious overseas, and sign up to their newletter for regular mental health related features. Here is an example of me singing karaoke in India but not in the shower for you all to enjoy -complete with a disinterested, unimpressed man who is in charge of the songs by my side. Yes. You are welcome.

Caught this in #ninhbinh at Golden Hour .. I haven’t been writing so much lately, and it’s really good for my soul to write so going to get back on it. I need to work a few things out - turns out when you’re about to settle down in a country after over a year of being a nomad, you can freak out a little. I know I’m not a celeb but CAN ANYONE SEND ME FREE GOODIES PLEASE - I could really do with a new notebook and pen :) .. and also a new book for reading. Now I’m going to just hashtag a bunch of hashtags in the hope I get sent freebies #ad THANKS #notepad #notebook #pen #book 😂

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