The Beginning

Hi, my name’s Kate and this is my travel blog. I left home over 15 months ago with a one-way ticket, lots of ideas and no plan. I’ve always loved travel, but life and work seemed to get in the way.
Honestly – I’ve never looked back. This was hands down the best life decision I’ve ever made. So, after a lot of deliberation I’ve decided to set up this site, share some of my stories and hopefully inspire you to take a leap of faith. Maybe the leap won’t be into an aeroplane with a one-way ticket to the other side of the world, or maybe it will, but here I’m celebrating the courage it takes to choose something different and take the first step even if you don’t know where it will lead you.

What prompted this journey?

Well, after years working 60-80 hours a week and putting everyone else’s needs before my own wore me down. I spent years building a successful career and a great life, but I wound up in a toxic marriage and totally burnt out. I managed to hold everything together, but it took a toll and eventually I realised that I needed to leave. That decision, that first step was so hard, but I realised that you always have a choice. You can continue as you are or you can choose something different. And for me, different was necessary.

So why start this blog now?

Well, something about passing the 12 month mark gave me pause to reflect. Thinking back to those first nerve-wracking steps made me realise how much I’ve learned, how much I’ve grown and how my perspective on the world has shifted. It also reminded me that actually I’ve been to some truly incredible places and done some cool stuff! So I want to share some of this with you, and inspire you to live your best life.

I also want to delve into the world of eco-tourism and volun-tourism with you. I have been lucky enough to meet and work with some really incredible people doing amazing things in this space and I want to share their stories too. Perhaps with another voice in the mix, and a few other inspired souls willing to give their time or some spare change, we really can make the world a better place.

Travel is about so much more than just going to new places and seeing cool sites. It can connect you with amazing people, and to yourself. Different cultures, different histories and the collision of different people all add up to incredible and potentially life-changing experiences.

Life is all about the journey. Thank you for letting me share mine with you.