I’m Katie, and I’ve always loved exploring. I spent the first 10 years of adulthood squeezing as much travel as possible into a “normal” life. After countless insane and insanely-rushed trips, it became clear to me that traveling was not just a phase.
I knew I needed more time to explore than my typical 9-to-5 could ever allow, so in 2018 I decided to take the plunge; I sold my things and purchased a one-way ticket to South America. I’ve been on the go ever since, taking 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 the world. I mostly travel solo, and am obsessed with exploring abandoned places, oddities, and avoiding the tourist masses. In June of 2025, I accomplished my goal of reaching 100 countries.
My blog originally aimed to offer a realistic glimpse into life on the road those first years, 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. It has since evolved into more sporadic and photo-centric posts.
If you’re looking for popular activities or “how to” instructions, this isn’t the place for you. But if you’re in the market for unique sights, alarmingly cheap behaviors, slightly anti-backpacker sentiment, and remote graffiti-covered abandoned spaces, stick around.
Join me as I spend countless hours on filthy buses, hang with strangers, examine mattresses for bedbugs, eat too much peanut butter, photography trash, frequently become convinced I am going to die, and do many unfathomable things in between.
