Hi, I’m Emily! A solo traveling epidemiologist turned digital nomad. I quit my job to travel the world full-time; exploring new places, eating new foods, and making new connections. I currently create travel content via social media platforms and blogging. My content aims at helping women solo travel on a budget and find the confidence to do things alone.

I worked in a hospital for 4 years after my Master's degree, researching mental health among the veteran population. During this time I was also a house mother of a sorority and worked as a certified birth and postpartum doula. The pandemic made me realize how important travel is to me, so I decided to take a year off to travel the world once it was safe to do so. Now with my content creation projects, I am hoping to travel as long as possible, while sharing all I do and learn with my community.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am on couch surfing to form more of a connection with the local community when I travel. In the past, I have mostly stayed in hostels or done volunteer opportunities to keep costs down and meet others. I recently interviewed a girl on my Instagram who loved couch surfing and found it safe as a solo female traveler. I would love to connect with like minded travelers, give back any way that I can, and share my experience doing so.

Interests

-Travel obsessed (obviously!) I have traveled to over 20 countries and am excited to have the freedom to travel slower and more intentionally
-I am now a Digital creator, so I love meeting others who understand creation, marketing, and business through social media.
-My brain is always going, so I love to practice yoga, meditation, hiking, and dance to bring myself back to the moment. And get my energy out if it is active!
-I am an advocate for solo female travel and for women feeling empowered to do things on their own.

• yoga
• meditation
• hiking
• backpacking
• budget travel
• travel
• social media
• digital nomad
• small business
• solo female travel
• digital creation

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: All music, but mostly something I can dance or sing to
Books: The Alchemist, Untamed, 4 Hour Work Week, The Journey Home, Come Back
Movies: Harry Potter, 50 First Dates, Shrek, Crazy Stupid Love, Tangled, but I will watch anything

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Cuba, Denmark, Egypt, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Mexico, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States