Emily Evans Russell - Travel Advisor | Awaken Travels
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Emily Evans Russell

Emily Evans Russell

Travel Advisor

The Wander Years

Travel awakens parts of us we can't access in our everyday lives.
Small-Group Travel for Women 40+South AfricaItalyExperiential & Milestone JourneysGroup Retreats

How My Journey Began

My love of travel started with a winter studying sea turtles in Baja and grew into years of living and working around the world: London, Thailand, Japan, Australia, and so many adventures in between.

What I learned is that travel awakens parts of us we can't access in our everyday lives. I've never felt more alive, curious, or connected than when I'm somewhere new. Now I design journeys that give women that exact feeling, with every detail cared for.

My Approach to Travel Design

I create bespoke, small-group travel for women 40 and up. Anyone can pull an itinerary off the internet; my trips are built with local experts and personal connections, full of experiences you couldn't book on your own.

Built for Women 40+

Thoughtfully designed small-group journeys and retreats for women ready to reconnect with themselves and the world.

Local Experts, Real Access

My trips are built with local experts and personal connections, full of experiences you simply couldn't book on your own.

Milestone Moments

From landmark birthdays to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations, I design experiential journeys around the moments that matter most.

The Little Things

A Journey Close to My Heart

South Africa, from Cape Town to safari. It's the kind of trip that stays with you, and exactly the sort of experience I love building for my travelers.

Where the Wander Years Began

Living and working across London, Thailand, Japan, and Australia taught me that the best travel changes you. That's the feeling I design every trip to deliver.

Let's Plan Your Next Adventure

Ready to turn your travel dreams into a perfectly designed reality? I'd love to hear about the adventure you have in mind.