A New Step Forward: This is Travel with Katie

I’m used to multitasking, being a jack of all trades, someone who tries new things all the time, and recently I’m trying on the hat of “founder” & "entrepreneur." These words sound so foreign, but I guess they must be true. 

But before all of that, allow me to introduce myself further; I’m Katie :) I am a 23 year-old Mississippi native with a degree in Fashion Design & Merchandising and a minor in Print & Digital Journalism (hence the need to write.) I’m an enneagram 7 which I think describes me very well. I love to try new things and I approach every new challenge with the curiosity to learn and grow. I love animals, I love to read, I love to be outside, I love my friends, I love to travel. Emphasis on I love to travel. 

I have always had this deep desire to see the world and experience everything I could. In 2023 I finally had the opportunity to travel with my university to Italy, Germany, and France. It was my biggest dream come true, I could barely believe it was real. Applying for a passport, packing a suitcase, all of it was so foreign and new and exciting to me. 

In all honesty, there were many ups and downs to that trip, but it only confirmed everything I had been dreaming about. In 2024 I traveled again with my university to Athens, Greece, and in 2025 I took a leap of faith and moved to Spain to work as an ELA. 

After 10 months and many countries traveled later, I returned home to the US and realized I wasn’t ready to put a pause on my travel journey yet.

Which leads me to this “Business Owner” title that I am still getting accustomed to. Recently, I have decided to tackle a new goal that has been on my heart for quite some time now. When I first traveled abroad, when I first moved abroad, I was so oblivious. I literally had not one clue. Through many (& I mean many) trials, errors, and missteps, everything suddenly started clicking into place. There was nothing I couldn’t figure out, no challenge that I could not overcome, simply because there was no other option but to do so. 

It has become my newest mission to share this knowledge and the experience that I have with others, and to show that you really can do anything, including finally deciding to travel like you always said you would. 

I started toying with the idea of a girls travel group. A space where I could help girls come together in community, explore the world, and share memories like the ones that I have made. Whether someone is taking their first steps in going abroad or visiting their 30th country, I wanted a collective place for all of this to happen. 

And so here I come again, the latest “founder” & “owner” of my passion project, Travel with Katie. With TWK, I am taking you to some of my favorite places and sharing the most amazing experiences. I want to take care of all the details and give you the most budget-friendly, stress-free travel experience possible. All you have to do is join :) 

Welcome to my page. I hope you will stick around to follow this journey as I share my experiences abroad, growing TWK, and making the most of this brand new adventure. 

I hope to see you around the world soon,

Travel with Katie <3