I’m Katie, and I’ve always loved exploring. I spent the first 10-ish years of adulthood squeezing as much travel as possible into a “normal” life. After countless insane and insanely-rushed trips, it became clear my curiosity was not going away.

I knew I needed more time to explore than my typical 9-to-5 could ever allow, so in 2018 I decided to see if I could make my dream a reality. I sold my things, left my apartment, and purchased a one-way ticket to South America. I’ve been on the go ever since, with intermittent breaks to spend time with friends and family in America.

Today I’m what society refers to as a “digital nomad,” working remotely while I backpack [solo] around the world. I am obsessed with exploring abandoned places, oddities, and avoiding the tourist/backpacker masses. Currently, I’m on a mission to visit my 100th country.

I aim to offer a realistic glimpse into the world and life on the road, from the amazing experiences – like a local market on top of active train tracks – to the not-so-pleasant realities – such as 30-hour bus rides with chickens and rogue children peeing on you.

If you’re looking for popular \activities or detailed “how to” instructions, this isn’t the site for you. But if you’re in the market for unique sights, alarmingly cheap behaviors, slightly anti-backpacker sentiment, and visits to sketchy, graffiti-covered abandoned places, you’re in the right place.