Welcome! I’m Emily…
As a kid, I was obsessed with Anthony Bourdain and David Attenborough and their unique lives visiting remote places, seeing rare wildlife, and interacting with amazing cultures. I always dreamed of traveling the world, but with minimum savings and only two weeks of PTO a year post-college, it felt impossible.
So, in 2020, I decided to take a leap of faith and leave everything I had worked for behind. I saved $30,000, quit my job, and took a chance on becoming a full-time travel blogger and custom travel planner.
Since then, I’ve:
- Visited 40+ countries
- Driven 35,000+ miles across North America
- Lived in Alaska through a harsh winter
- Made my own list of the top Christmas markets in Europe
- Started my own travel planning course, Your Travel Planning Business
- Helped hundreds of travelers reach their dream destination
- … and more!
I like to say that my travel style is a little of everything. I’ve slept everywhere from the ground to 5-star suites, eaten questionable street food and multi-course tasting menus, and planned everything from spontaneous weekend escapes to detailed, month-long adventures.
I’ve backpacked through 20 European countries with my husband where we’re always searching for amazing cities, local hideaways, great food, and unforgettable adventures. At this point, I’ve become a go-to Europe expert for travelers who want real, on-the-ground advice.
Along the way, I’ve been featured in:
New York Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Yahoo News, AOL, GO Banking Rates, Shoutout Miami, Best Life, and several podcasts, including one with Emmy-award winners Jack and Kitty Norton.
Don’t get me wrong though. Despite this cool list of credentials, I had to learn a lot of things pertaining to this “ultimate travel lifestyle” the hard way. If you want to read about my biggest mistakes as a 17-year-old backpacker, check out my free eBook: Transformed by Travel: How My First Trip to Europe Changed My Life
Since taking that leap, I’ve had my fair share of travel lessons and life-changing adventures with each one shaping how I explore the world today. Through Emily Embarks, I now share honest travel guides, unique itineraries, and practical tips to help you plan trips that feel exciting, doable, and truly your own. If you love planning your own adventures, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
Let the Seasoned Pros Get to Work
If you’d rather skip the planning and go straight to the adventure, I offer custom travel planning through Concannon Adventure Travel – tailored to you and handled start to finish.
Not sure what kind of trip to plan next? Start by finding out your travel style. Take the quiz below and get one step closer to your next unforgettable adventure!
Want to get in touch with me? Send me an email at contact@emilyembarks.com!