Top places to visit in Dartmoor and South Devon, United Kingdom

Looking to plan a staycation in Devon? Here are my top places I’d recommend to visit if you’re planning a trip to Dartmoor National Park and South Devon in the UK.

Europe Travel GuideEmily SandersonJuly 15, 2021Places to visit in Dartmoor, Places to visit in South Devon, Plan a Devon staycation, Plan a staycation in Devon, Top places to see in Devon, Top places to see in DartmoorComment

How to turn your car into a camper: Tops tips for a car camper conversion

So you’re thinking about converting your car into a camper? After converting my MINI One into a camper for a solo road trip across the UK, I share my top tips as a guide to help inspire others considering their own conversions.

Solo Travel TipsEmily SandersonApril 17, 2021Car camper conversion, BMW Mini Camper conversion, How to convert your car into a camper, Tips for car camper conversions, Solo camping adventures, Solo travel UK, A real life MINI adventureComment

My North Coast 500 road trip itinerary: Part Two

If you’re looking to drive the famous North Coast 500 route in the Scottish Highlands and are in need of some inspiration, then this blog post is for you. There is so much to see along the 500 mile route that it can feel overwhelming when you start panning. Fear not with part two of my North Coast 500 itinerary!

Europe Travel GuideEmily SandersonJanuary 2, 2021Solo Travel Scotland, North Coast 500 itinerary, North Coast 500 planning, Travel in Scotland, Plan a road trip in Scotland, Places to visit in the Scottish Highlands, Travel the Scottish HighlandsComment

My North Coast 500 road trip itinerary: Part One

If you’re looking to drive the famous North Coast 500 route in the Scottish Highlands and are in need of some inspiration, then this blog post is for you. There is so much to see along the 500 mile route that it can feel overwhelming when you start panning. Fear not with part one of my North Coast 500 itinerary!

Europe Travel GuideEmily SandersonDecember 20, 2020North Coast 500 itinerary, Solo Travel in Scotland, Travel Scottish Highlands, Plan a road trip in Scotland, Places to visit in the Scottish Highlands Comments

Coping with grief: How to cope with anniversaries and significant dates after losing a loved one

Coping with grief on anniversaries or significant dates can evoke powerful memories and emotions. I share my coping strategies on coping with grief on anniversaries to help others facing loss and bereavement.

Grief awareness, Mental HealthEmily SandersonAugust 25, 2020Coping with the loss of a parent, Coping with grief on anniversaries, Living with grief, Grieving the loss of a parent, How to cope with grief on significant dates, Grieving the death of a parent Comments

Five things I learnt about myself the first time I solo travelled

Read how my first solo travel experience set me down a path of self-discovery and growth after the sudden loss of my Dad and an unwanted divorce.

Solo Travel Tips, Wellbeing & Mental HealthEmily SandersonAugust 20, 2020First time travelling solo, Solo travel and divorce, Solo travel and grief, Women who solo travel, Self discovery through travel, Healing through solo travel, Solo travel after divorce, Travel after heartbreak, Travel alone for the first timeComment

A guide to visiting Cornwall, United Kingdom

Read all about my four day solo staycation to Cornwall, UK.

Coronavirus restrictions may have cancelled my international solo travel plans for 2020, but they haven’t stopped me travelling somewhere close to home (and my heart).

Europe Travel GuideEmily SandersonAugust 12, 2020Solo Travel, Staycations, Self Discovery, Heartbreak travel, Female Solo Travel, Solo Travel Cornwall, Coronavirus Travel, Solo Travel in Cornwall, Travelling alone in Cornwall, Places to visit in Cornwall, Plan a staycation in Cornwall, Female solo travel in the UK, Solo Travel after divorce, Travel alone in Cornwall Comments

Reasons to solo travel: Why I chose to solo travel for the first time through grief and divorce

I share why I decided to solo travel for the first time whilst going through a divorce and I never looked back!

Divorce, Solo TravelEmily SandersonJuly 28, 2020Heartbreak travel, Reasons to solo travel, Solo travel after divorce, First time solo travelling, Women who solo travel, First time travelling solo, Solo travel stories, Confidence to travel alone, Travelling with depression, Travelling in grief, Travel after a break up, Travel alone for the first time, Female Solo TravelComment

From loss to wanderlust: how grief, divorce and depression inspired me to solo travel

I share how going through grief, divorce and depression in quick succession inspired me to quit my career to solo travel around the world.

Grief awareness, DivorceEmily SandersonJuly 27, 2020Overcoming adversity through travel, Life after divorce, Start a self discovery journey, Living with depression, Losing a parent, Female Solo Travel, Healing through solo travel, Finding yourself through travel, Reaching mental health crisis, Mental illness recovery, Healing after divorce, Heartbreak travel, Self discovery journey, Coping with the loss of a parent, Reasons to solo travel Comment

How to practice self-care and why it matters

I share how practicing self-care has helped me to overcome depression and why it’s essential for everyone’s mental health.

Wellbeing & Mental HealthEmily SandersonJuly 27, 2020Depression, What is self care, Self care is not selfish, How to practice self care, Self care and emotional wellbeing, Self care and mental health, How to maintain good mental health, Self care and depression, Self care and grief, How to priortise your mental health, Mental Health Crisis recovery, Making self care a habit, Practicing self care with mental illness Comment

How do we tackle mental health stigma?

Why being kind to ourselves and others is essential in the fight to end mental health stigma.

Wellbeing & Mental HealthEmily SandersonJuly 26, 2020Mental Health stigma costs lives, Why kindess matters in the fight to end mental health stigma, Stand against mental health stigma, Living with depression and stigma, Personal experience of mental health stigma, In a world where you can be anything be kind, Kindess and mental health, Talk about mental health, How to be kind to others, How to be kind to yourself, Mental Health Crisis recovery, How to talk about my mental illness, Kindess and suicide preventionComment

The physical impact of grief and loss

I share the physical effects of grief, trauma and depression and how it’s made me learn to love and accept my body

Wellbeing & Mental Health, Grief awarenessEmily SandersonJune 30, 2020Impact of stress on the body, Physical impact of depression, Weight gain and depression, Hair loss and stress, Body positivity and depression, Living with depression, Physical effects of grief, Living with grief, Sleep and depression, Impact of depression on the body, Mental health and the bodyComment

Mental Health and Depression: Why I choose to speak out and join the fight to end stigma

Why I share my story of surviving mental health crisis and encourage you to join me in the fight to end mental health stigma

Mental HealthEmily SandersonMay 4, 2020Mental Health, Depression, anxiety, mental health awareness, Suicide awareness, Mental health stigmaComment

Coping with grief: How I've navigated grief in the first year without my Dad

I share all I’ve learnt about grief after one year without my Dad. I the hope it brings comfort to those facing grief and loss.

Grief awareness, Mental HealthEmily SandersonJanuary 30, 2020Grief, Bereavement, Losing a love one, Advice, Resilience Comment

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