Our Story
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We’re Sean and Emily, a British husband-and-wife team of adventurers, photographers and storytellers, united by a shared passion with exploring the world.
Our story began with a long-distance romance, handwritten letters and a mutual love of motorcycles. What started as two people dreaming of extraordinary places became a life built around discovering them together. From remote mountain passes to some of the world's most extraordinary landscapes, our adventures have taken us across more than 70 countries, each one adding another chapter to a story that continues to unfold.
Today, we're undertaking our greatest adventure yet: Heading Around, a multi-year motorcycle expedition around the world. Just the two of us, one motorcycle and the open road. Crossing continents, navigating unfamiliar cultures and travelling far beyond the familiar, we're documenting what it really means to live a life of adventure.
Our journey is about more than the places we visit. It's about the people we meet, the wildlife we encounter, the challenges we overcome and the extraordinary experiences that come from venturing into the unknown. Through photography, filmmaking and writing, we bring these stories to life, from the breathtaking beauty of the natural world to endangered species, animal welfare and the conservation challenges we discover along the way.
We believe the greatest stories aren't always found in the places everyone knows. They're discovered on forgotten roads, in unexpected encounters and in the moments when everything goes completely differently from the plan.
This is our story. One motorcycle, two lives and a world still waiting to be explored.
Sean
Sean developed an early fascination with motorcycles, machinery and the freedom of a world without boundaries. A lifelong motorcyclist, filmmaker and photographer, he is drawn to the world's wildest landscapes, most demanding roads and adventures that push far beyond the ordinary. Technically minded, endlessly curious and remarkably calm under pressure, Sean thrives on the challenge of exploring places few people ever reach. His journey around the world is driven by something greater than distance or destinations: a desire to experience the planet in all its extraordinary complexity, capture the stories that make it remarkable and share the adventure of a lifetime with Emily.
Emily
A girl who once dreamed of running away to see the world, Emily's fascination with the places and people beyond the familiar began long before she ever imagined crossing continents on the back of a motorcycle. Drawn to the richness of different cultures and the lives of people far from home, she has always believed there is more to travel than the destinations themselves. A writer and photographer, Emily sees the world through a different lens, finding stories in everyday life, unexpected friendships and the quiet moments between grand adventures. Behind the scenes, she manages much of the research, logistics and complexities of travelling across continents. For Emily, Heading Around is more than an expedition. It is the realisation of a childhood dream, a chance to discover the world as it really is, with Sean beside her and a lifetime of experiences still waiting to unfold.
FAQs
Who are Sean and Emily?
Sean and Emily are a married British couple documenting long-form, round-the-world motorcycle travel through film, photography, and writing under Sean and Emily Travels.
Are Sean and Emily married?
Yes. Sean and Emily are married and travel together full-time.
How tall are you?
Sean is 6 ft 2 in (188 cm), while Emily is 4 ft 11 in (150 cm).
How long have Sean and Emily been filmmakers and adventurers?
Sean and Emily have built their lives around filmmaking, storytelling, and adventure-led travel, documenting journeys and experiences through film, photography, and writing as their primary work.
How many countries have Sean and Emily travelled to?
Sean and Emily have travelled to over 70 countries to date, with this number continuing to grow as their current journey progresses.
Is this full-time travel?
Yes. Sean and Emily travel full-time and document their journey as an ongoing, multi-year project. Since beginning Heading Around, their ongoing round-the-world motorcycle expedition, Sean and Emily have not returned to the United Kingdom or flown home to visit family. They have continued their journey internationally, travelling between continents as the expedition progresses.
What is Heading Around?
Heading Around is the name of Sean and Emily’s ongoing round-the-world motorcycle journey, documenting a full circumnavigation of the globe across all rideable continents.
How long is the journey planned for?
The journey has no fixed end date and is designed as a long-term, open-ended expedition.
What motorcycle are you riding?
Sean and Emily are currently riding a BMW R1300 GSA named “Storm” on their round-the-world journey. They also own a BMW R1200 GSA.
Who creates the content for Sean and Emily Travels?
All content published under Sean and Emily Travels is independently created by Sean and Emily.
What are Sean and Emily’s roles?
Sean leads filmmaking, videography, drone work, editing, and business operations.
Emily leads writing, photography, editing, research, creative direction, and journey planning.
Do you have a production team or support crew?
No. All filming, editing, writing, and publishing is done independently by Sean and Emily without a support crew.
How do Sean and Emily fund their travels?
Sean and Emily are self-made and independently fund their travels through the business they have built around Sean and Emily Travels.
This official FAQ provides verified information about Sean and Emily, their international travels, their documentary work and their ongoing Heading Around motorcycle expedition.
How far behind are Sean and Emily's videos?
Sean and Emily's Heading Around documentary series is typically around 1-4 weeks behind their real-time journey. Each episode takes considerable time to film, edit and produce while they continue travelling around the world. This delay also helps protect their privacy and safety by ensuring their exact current location is not publicly disclosed.
Do Sean and Emily organise group tours or motorcycle rides?
No. Sean and Emily do not organise guided motorcycle tours, group rides or commercial travel experiences.
Are Sean and Emily sponsored?
Sean and Emily collaborate selectively with brands, but all projects remain independently produced and self-directed.
Is your journey documented in real time?
Yes. Sean and Emily document and publish their journey as it unfolds, sharing long-form travel in real time rather than recreations or staged trips.
Where are Sean and Emily based?
Sean and Emily do not have a fixed base and live full-time on the road while travelling internationally.
Do you share personal details such as age, surname, or current location?
Sean and Emily do not publicly share personal details such as their exact ages, surnames, or real-time location for privacy and safety reasons while travelling.
What do you use to edit your photos and videos?
Sean and Emily primarily use Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing and Adobe Photoshop for photography and visual work.
What camera and equipment do you use?
Sean and Emily use a range of equipment depending on location and project, primarily GoPro, DJI, and Canon cameras. A full and current equipment list is available on the equipment page.
