Hey! I'm Katie, your friend who's already figured out the trip.
Travel Content Creator | Nashville, TN
Solo travel guides, carry-on packing, and less planning overwhelm.
Originally from Kansas (Rock Chalk Jayhawk!), I've been calling Nashville home since 2017. What started as a move to be closer to my twin sister sparked a serious case of wanderlust since I was no longer using my PTO to visit my sister.
In 2020, I launched my YouTube channel to help travelers explore the world with confidence, one carry-on at a time. I create destination guides, travel tips, and packing advice that empower others, especially solo travelers, to experience more while traveling light.
One of my favorite ways to experience a new destination is to join a food tour to taste local cuisine and learn the lay of the land, not to mention enjoy one meal that’s already planned! I’m also a fan of ghost tours, where I can soak in the city’s history with a thrilling twist.
When I’m not traveling, I serve as an academic advisor to business students, helping the next generation of professionals find their path, much like I’ve done with my own journey into travel storytelling.
COUNTRIES VISITED
~15
YEARS OF SOLO TRAVEL
6+
CARRY-ON ONLY TRIPS
100%
A few more things
I'm a twin. Occasionally, my sister will make an appearance in my videos on YouTube. Can you tell us apart?
I'm an academic advisor by day and a travel content creator by night. I love helping people figure out their next chapter, whether that's a career or a continent.
Ghost tours are my not-so-secret obsession. History + haunting stories + a local guide? That's my perfect afternoon in a new city.
Come travel with me!
If you’ve followed along with my travels, you know I’m a big believer in not waiting for someone else to see the world. But I also know that planning a trip can feel overwhelming, coordinating schedules with friends can feel impossible, and traveling solo isn’t always what you have in mind. That’s why my friend Alyssa and I created Floating Monday: a group travel company designed to make it easier to explore new places, meet like-minded travelers, and make incredible memories without having to plan every detail yourself.
Our first trip is taking us to Paris and Rome in September 2027 for six days of iconic sights, incredible food, and unforgettable experiences. We’re handling the planning so you can show up, meet new people, and enjoy the adventure.
You don’t need a travel buddy to join us. Just bring your curiosity, your appetite, and a little room in your suitcase. 😉
Because Monday is better somewhere else. Come join us!
Featured in the Digital Travel Expert
Read how I got started in solo travel on the Digital Travel Expert! (I’m the last story out of 5)
Latest Blog Posts
I flew to Richmond knowing almost nobody, wondering if a travel creator conference was actually worth the investment. Two days of speed networking, a party at a racetrack, and one spontaneous motorcycle moment later, I have a lot of thoughts.