travel – The Mindful Humanitarian Traveler

9 Tips to Quickly and Organically Grow Your Instagram Account

While getting ten thousand followers is great, what really matters is having a high rate of engagement on your posts.

10 Tips to Survive an International Move

So, when I learned that we’d be relocating internationally once again, I rolled up my sleeves, opened the Notes app on my iPhone, and started to prepare.

International Love: Advice on Cross-cultural Dating and Relationships

From food, to bodily functions, to religious practices, to sex, to family, to gender roles (often one of the bigger issues) – if you date someone from another culture, be prepared for misunderstandings.

Awkward Politics – An American Abroad

During this election cycle, I’ve found myself engaged in more political discussions with non-Americans than ever before – describing how the electoral college works and why we have it (thanks, Google), the difference between the Senate and the House, and whether or not Trump may actually succeed in his apparent coup attempt… and why many Republicans appear to be supporting it.

Living Life to the Fullest – Despite My Chronic Pain

I knew that I couldn’t put my life on hold – couldn’t make any more decisions that revolved around my fear of the debilitating pain in my body.

Snapshot-Lisbon: Learning How to Travel Alone

When my food arrived, I savored each bite, smiling to myself. I had done it. I was traveling alone, and it was just fine.

Lockdown in Indonesia: How I Followed My Intuition and Ended Up Exactly Where I Wanted to Be

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned on this trip is to lean into uncertainty, trust my intuition, and make decisions when they feel right – all the while fully cognizant that inaction is a decision in and of itself.

The Solo Female Traveler

The more I’ve traveled, the more I’ve learned how to have a fun and safe time on my own. There are a few key elements that I consider and implement in order to make my solo travels a success.

Taking Risks in Uncertain Times

Uncertainty is scary, because possibilities are endless. But endless possibilities also offer us the opportunity for miracles.

Hello, I’m Emilie

Welcome to my blog! I am a humanitarian aid worker, intrepid traveler, and mindfulness practitioner. Born and raised in the US, since the age of 20 I’ve lived in France, Senegal, Cameroon, Italy, Morocco, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan, Niger, and have been camping out in Indonesia since COVID-19 hit. I’ve traveled toContinue reading “Hello, I’m Emilie”