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Why it’s good for me to travel alone

September 24, 2015
emilyann.elliott
Couple travel, Female travel, Travelling solo, UK, UK travel

On a recent weekend break to Haworth in Yorkshire, UK, Mr A went off to do a photography course, while I explored the small village…

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If We Can Do It, So Can You with Lucy Ruthnum from Absolutely Lucy

December 8, 2014
emilyann.elliott
Female travel, If we can do it so can you, travel community, Travelling solo

I met the lovely Lucy from Absolutely Lucy via Twitter and was immediately swept away by her enthusiasm for her upcoming trip (and, ok, I’ll…

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Why I support the #WeGoSolo movement

Why I support the #WeGoSolo movement

February 10, 2013
emilyann.elliott
Female travel, My Travels, travel community, Travelling solo

When I arrived at university at the age of 19 I was quickly given the nickname Sandra Dee by my new friends. Unfortunately it had…

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