Hi!
I'm Katie Elaine
I'm a 40-something, single woman who believes life is more exciting when I'm planning a trip! On Katie Elaine Travels, I'll share my adventures with you, as well as my favorite travel tips & tricks.
My story
I was on a plane on my way to my sister's house for Thanksgiving, feeling a little sad about my life, to be honest. I was 32 with no marriage prospects and unhappy in my current job. I had just been reading this young adult book, 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson, about a girl swept up in a globetrotting adventure to find each envelope left behind by her aunt who had died 3 months before.
I was at an age where I was identifying more closely with the aunt rather than the heroine, and I thought about my legacy. What would I leave behind? That was the moment I decided travel was going to play a much bigger part of my life.
Ever since then, I've made it my goal to travel a few times each year. I realize that it's a privilege, but it's also a priority. Why travel? Exploring new places brings out the best parts of life - courage, beauty, curiosity, friendship, culture, and so much more!
To move, to breathe, to fly, to float,
To gain all while you give,
To roam the roads of lands remote,
To travel is to live.
Hans Christian Andersen
New? Start Here -
You can check out some of the places I've traveled by clicking Read the Blog. Want to know some of my favorite travel necessities or photo equipment? Check out Recommended Resources. If you have a question for me or just want to chat about travel, click Get In Touch!