UPDATED FEB 2020. My number one travel bucket list item has always been to go on an African safari. The Lion King was the first movie I ever saw at the cinemas and, that day, the dream seed was planted. I didn’t have a specific country in mind, I simply wanted to live out my Lion King dreams, see the…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Hands up if you’ve told someone about your solo travel dreams and been met with comments about how you shouldn’t do it because if you do, you’ll be killed/kidnapped/beheaded/mugged/raped and/or any other super scary thing. Does that sound familiar? I know I’ve heard these things a million times. I’ve heard it all, even ‘don’t go there you’ll…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Planning a trip to Europe can be overwhelming. There are just so many countries to visit – sometimes it can feel like ‘where do I even start?’ We all know the heavy hitters like Venice, Paris, and London and, while they are all certainly worth a visit, there are also some lesser-known places that are worth adding…
UPDATED FEB 2020. There’s something special about a tropical getaway. Walking on sandy beaches, listening to the waves crash, slowing down to island time – it’s medicine for the soul. Tonga is the perfect place for just that and your trusty solo female travel blogger is here with a guide on solo female travel in Tonga to take the stress…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Snorkeling with whales is a once in a lifetime travel experience. Nothing really compares to being alongside something so huge and majestic, especially if you’re a nature and ocean lover like me. I put together these Tonga whale swim tips to help you prepare for your tour and make the most of it. I’ve included the preparation…
UPDATED FEB 2020. You know that here at The Katie Show Blog I’m all about extraordinary travel experiences and, well, it doesn’t get much more extraordinary than this. Last week I was fortunate enough to visit the Kingdom of Tonga and swim alongside some giants of the sea. It was an experience that I will treasure forever. I think I…
UPDATED FEB 2020. How can I travel as much as you? I’ve been asked this a fair amount but it’s a question that makes me uncomfortable so I’ve always been hesitant to talk about it here. I have tips that I feel are useful though, so I got my thinking cap on and reframed the question to share these tips…
UPDATED FEB 2020. Fun fact, I’m super shy, very much introverted, and always a bit awkward. Sometimes people are surprised that I love to travel alone so much, but I think it’s perfect for introverts. Think about it, you get lots of quiet time for yourself. It can be challenging though to balance the love of alone time with wanting…
UPDATED MAR 2020. If there’s one thing that traveling has taught me, it’s that no matter where we come from in the world, we are much more alike than different. The body image issues that you have most likely experienced, whether it is struggling to meet societies ideal beauty standard or experiencing some self-consciousness for parts of your body being…
UPDATED FEB 2020. As amazing as the hot air balloons are, Cappadocia has a lot more to offer. Today I’m coming to your computer or phone screen with a look at the green tour in Cappadocia, the red tour, and a bunch of other things to see and do. These things made my trip as memorable as it was. I’ve…