Emma Lovell

Emma Lovell, She Defined author

Emma Lovell is a writer with a passion for travel, social media and adventure.

When she’s not travelling, she’s documenting her stories and planning the itinerary for her next journey.

Based on the Gold Coast, she loves getting to the beach and soaking up the best her local area has to offer.

Articles by Emma:

It’s OK to not be OK: Removing the mental health stigma

It’s OK to not be OK: Removing the mental health stigma

Mental illness impacts your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It’s complex and hard to recognise in others, and even in yourself. It’s taken me a...
Dive between continental plates in Silfra, Iceland: A guide to diving in the clearest water on earth

Dive between continental plates in Silfra, Iceland: A guide to diving in the clearest water on earth

Imagine being submerged in crystal clear water, gazing at stunning hues of blue and rock faces that look like they’re from Mars. Welcome to Silfra.

Opinion: Is it ever okay to be a flaky friend?

Opinion: Is it ever okay to be a flaky friend?

We lead busy lives and technology aids our ability to cancel plans at the last minute. But is it ever okay to regularly bail on people?

Travel guide to Cuba

Travel guide to Havana, Cuba

Cuba is a complex country with a vibrant culture and a challenging history. But a visit to Havana is worth it.

How freelancers and contractors can benefit your business

How companies can benefit from hiring freelancers or contractors

Experts agree that freelance workers bring value to a business and that companies should be more open-minded about hiring contractors.

Travel guide: The tour of Scotland every Outlander fan must take

The tour of Scotland every Outlander fan must take

For any fan of the TV show Outlander, and its striking Scottish locations, this tour is a must.

The unexpected benefits of visiting the beach every day for 7 weeks

The unexpected benefits of visiting the beach every day for 7 weeks

At the end of last year, I set myself a challenge: to go to the beach every day for seven weeks. I discovered some surprising benefits.

I did a silent meditation retreat. This is what I learned

I did a silent meditation retreat. This is what I learned

Silence is golden. It’s a phrase we hear so often but many of us find it challenging to do in practice. A Vipassana is exactly that – silence.

Travel guide to the Gold Coast

A seasoned traveller’s guide to the Gold Coast

Australia’s sunny Gold Coast has a lot more to offer than theme parks, nightclubs and overcrowded beaches, writes Emma Lovell.