AT HOME AND IN PARIS

COUCOU, I’M EMMA

Former American in Paris, current Charleston beach bum, forever solo travel obsessive

I founded Travel Filled to inspire and empower fellow zealous, hardworking women to travel well and often. And if you found yourself here, I think you are worthy of feeding your wanderlust and building your own travel filled life, no matter what else you’ve got going on.

 A travel filled story 

Once upon a time I moved to Paris, fell in love (with the City, I already had a husband), and left in heartbreak (over the expiration of my work visa). When I moved back to the states, I traded Paris for palm trees in Charleston, SC but remain forever on-the-go, splitting my heart and time across two continents and earning the nickname “Emma (sometimes) in Paris.”

Living in Paris opened my world and changed my outlook on life – largely because its slower pace and undeniable beauty prompted me to stop, savor, and appreciate both the magic of my surroundings, and that which I already held within me. 

Prioritizing travel is one way I make sure I continue to honor this ongoing process of self-discovery worldview expansion, founding Travel Filled in 2022 was the next step to inspiring and empowering others to do the same – especially when they are visiting my two favorite places in the world. 

I offer curated travel consults with clients planning trips to Paris or Charleston, travel planning support for couples and groups (most often aged 30+) and solo travel coaching sessions for women of all ages and walks of life looking to further know and grow themselves.

Have questions? Want to connect? Ready to become travel besties and curate a travel itinerary together?

Connect with me here.

 A little more about Emma

I grew up in east Tennessee, am the oldest of 3 siblings, and first ended up in Charleston for grad school. I have a local government and urban planning professional background that makes me fiercely supportive of local businesses and nerdily knowledgeable about city histories – this combo is what makes me an amazing local tour guide, bespoke travel rec curator, and that friend whose location you are always slightly unsure of.

When I’m not planning my (or your) next travel adventure, you will most likely catch me walking on the beach, reading my Charleston book club’s monthly pick, teaching and taking barre at a local studio, and sipping an Americano or dirty martini based on the time of day. 

Reach out, explore the blog, sign up for my newsletter, and go forth building your own beautiful, travel filled life. And as you do, let me leave you with one final piece of travel advice: 

Plan what you can, but make sure to leave room for whimsy. It is good to be prepared, but it is better to be open. In life and in travel – tchin, tchin!