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SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL SERIES

"Aren't you afraid?"

Conversations with women travelling solo, sharing the joy, kindness and challenges of doing it alone… and asking the question they’re so often asked: “Aren’t you afraid?”

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Aren't you afraid, Sophie Cross? by Emma Truscott

"I am afraid... of losing my independence and resilience"

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Aren't you afraid, Taylor Haught? by Emma Truscott

"Yes, I still am every trip I take!"

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Becoming a travel writer #1 by Emma Truscott

How I’m breaking into the industry with no experience.

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This is exactly how I got my first glossy magazine byline by Emma Truscott

A behind-the-scenes look at how this story went from idea to commission

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FREELANCING

Freelancing adventures.

I’m figuring out how to make a living as a freelancer while travelling the world. From travel writing to copywriting, Substack to content creation, this is the real-time diary of building a creative career that’s enjoyable and pays enough to keep going.

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STORYTELLING

Travel Stories.

Memorable moments from my travels — a strange encounter, an emotional moment, or something that made me see the world differently.

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That time I had dinner with 7 strangers... by Emma Truscott

A solo birthday in Edinburgh wasn't really spent solo.

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That time I ended up on a runaway sled in Lapland… by Emma Truscott

A story from my travels to Finland for NYE 2023

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How I built a travel-friendly freelance career by Emma Truscott

What I’ve learnt from three years of working on the road

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20 ways to meet new people in real life... by Emma Truscott

Your cheat sheet for making friends on the road (or at home).

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PRACTICAL TRAVEL

Travel Guides.

Regularly updated travel guides with practical, honest advice based on real experience.

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LIFE ON THE ROAD

Monthly Roundups.

A behind-the-scenes look at full-time travel life, complete with where I’ve been, what I’ve loved and learnt. Paid subscribers get access to my monthly spending diary and income breakdown.

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I spent less than £15k travelling full time in 2025... by Emma Truscott

And everything else that happened in December.

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I cycled from one European house sit to the next… by Emma Truscott

And everything else that happened in September.

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