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Gemma Lawrence with long brown hair wearing a sleeveless blue top, smiling while posing for a selfie indoors.

Welcome to This Brits LIfe

I'm Gemma - a British solo traveler and content creator

Currently based on the West Coast of Canada. I love live music (Country is my jam!), finding hidden gems, random adventures, movies, and a nice cup of tea.

Alongside my 9-5 and side hustles, I try to solo travel as much as possible. It hasn’t always been that way — years ago the thought of going anywhere far away, let alone overseas on my own, was terrifying. That changed when I found myself alone in Canada.

Since then I’ve moved abroad solo, taken many trips, and attended major events alone. I also care deeply about global politics and social justice — and how travel can connect to both.

Now I want to help you do the same: travel confidently, live boldly abroad, and stay politically aware as the “cruise director” of your own life.

Here you’ll find practical travel tips, personal stories, detailed guides, honest reviews, and resources — so you can explore new places and what you stand for.

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