Meet Kelly
CREATOR, VISUAL STORYTELLER, TRAVEL WRITER
Kelly is a travel creative from Western Australia, driven by a passion for photography and storytelling. This passion has led her to share pieces of the world and her lifestyle with a global audience through her brand, Kelly Today. She is a multi-disciplinary digital creator, collaborating with lifestyle, travel, hospitality, and wellness brands.
Kelly’s content focuses on finding joy and magic in the everyday—the inspiration behind Kelly Today. Through the lens of solo travel, mindfulness, and visual storytelling, she aims to showcase the beauty of new experiences and destinations wherever she goes. She has built a community of +65K Instagram followers and 6K+ newsletter subscribers, and her content has been featured by Trazy, Klook, The Globe Wanderer, AFAR Media, and more.
As an early-20s Asian-Australian, Kelly is always on the lookout for unique and authentic experiences—whether it’s exploring new destinations, challenging herself with different activities, or uncovering hidden gems in her local backyard.
Mission Statement
The thing that brings Kelly the most joy in life is travelling and capturing the world through her unique perspective. She has a true passion for exploring, learning about different cultures, and experiencing new adventures. Over the years, she has used photography as a form of self-expression, creating images that offer a window into how she sees the world. Whether it’s encouraging people to view life from a different perspective or raising awareness about global events, Kelly hopes her content inspires others to get out and explore the world.
From her community
A typical piece of content combines authentic travel experiences with engaging storytelling. Kelly aims to inspire wanderlust in solo travellers, encouraging them to explore the world. Beyond sharing on-trend content within her niche, she has built a strong, engaged community that follows her everyday life and travels. Over the years, she has become a trusted source for travel inspiration, advice, and everything in between.
Feel myself lucky enough to find @kelly.today and her travel guide where she not just shares really useful travel tips but also warns about such things which are not normally spoken aloud on official visit-Korea sources. So once again – a huge thanks Kelly.”
Who am I offline?
Kelly is a bit of a daydreamer who loves sharing her passions—travel, lifestyle, fashion, and beauty—with like-minded individuals. You’ll often find her seeking out new places to explore, DSLR in hand. In her free time, she enjoys curling up with a book, chasing sunsets, or relaxing at a café. She also runs a weekly newsletter with an exclusive community of over 6,000 subscribers, where she shares more about her travels, career, and life in between.
If you want to follow her adventures, the best place to do that is on Instagram and her Substack newsletter.
How did it begin?
It all started in 2021. I had just begun my postgraduate studies, juggling part-time jobs and grappling with the feeling that a traditional 9-to-5 life wasn’t for me. This led me to explore opportunities to work abroad, and I stumbled upon teaching in South Korea. I had heard amazing things from friends and university professors about the experience—immersing yourself in the local culture, meeting like-minded people on similar journeys, and having the freedom to travel more.
Fast forward to 2022: after a lot of planning and earning my qualification to work abroad, I moved to Incheon, South Korea. Since then, I’ve transformed my passion for photography and visual storytelling into something more. In my free time, I share my stories, tips, and guides online, growing a community of over 65K followers.
Work With Me
Want to collaborate or have a project in mind? Send me an email at hello@kellytoday.com. Please include the key details of your project, including timelines, deliverables, and any campaign goals.
My media kit is available on request, and bespoke rates are provided based on your project needs and initial discussions. You can also explore my portfolio for examples of past work.
Where to start?
Free Downloads
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Offerings
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Get in Touch
Got a question, a proposal, or want to get in touch? I can’t wait to hear from you.