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When I first heard about Substack, I couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about. Do we really need another platform keeping us plugged into our phones?
Well, after more than a year of growing a publication, it’s now my favourite place to hang out online.
Come join me and my community of 2500+ travellers, creators and life enthusiasts who receive travel tips, recommendations, interviews, stories and guides every month. I promise it’s better than Instagram.
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"
Read on SubstackAren't you afraid, Taylor Haught? by Emma Truscott
"Yes, I still am every trip I take!"
Read on SubstackBecoming a travel writer #1 by Emma Truscott
How I’m breaking into the industry with no experience.
Read on SubstackWhat I've spent and earned as a freelancer in 2026 (so far) by Emma Truscott
The numbers behind the digital nomad dream
Read on SubstackFREELANCING
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.
Read on SubstackThat time I ended up on TV in Peru... by Emma Truscott
While at the Summer Olympics in Paris
Read on SubstackConfidence-boosting bingo: Solo traveller edition... by Emma Truscott
Tick off 24 mini challenges designed to help you meet people and build confidence while travelling alone.
Read on Substack20 ways to meet new people in real life... by Emma Truscott
Your cheat sheet for making friends on the road (or at home).
Read on SubstackPRACTICAL 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.
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I spent less than £15k travelling full time in 2025... by Emma Truscott
And everything else that happened in December.
Read on SubstackI cycled from one European house sit to the next… by Emma Truscott
And everything else that happened in September.
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