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6 Continents. 44 Countries. A Lifetime of Stories.

My travel story started with a single solo flight and a lot of “what am I doing?” thoughts. Since then I have travelled 44 countries across 6 continents and learnt to research destinations for myself rather than letting other people’s opinions put me off travelling somewhere. I have made plenty of mistakes along the way and learnt a lot about what is actually worth doing, what I would skip and what I wish I had known before I went. Where Katie Goes is a travel blog for women ready to leave those what ifs behind, find honest travel advice and finally book that flight.

Katie, creator of Where Katie Goes, at the famous Padar Island viewpoint during a Lombok to Komodo boat trip in Indonesia.

Salt Water & Dragon Sunsets: Our 4 Day Journey to Komodo

There is no better way to reach Komodo than by boat. We spent four days sailing from Lombok to Labuan Bajo, stopping at Pink Beach, hiking Padar Island for sunrise and swimming straight from the boat along the way. We slept on the boat every night and met travellers from all over the world before eventually reaching Komodo National Park. Here is exactly what it is like to sail the Flores Sea.

Traveler standing among towering wax palm trees in Cocora Valley, Colombia

7 Best Things to do in Salento: Colombia’s Most Colourful Escape

Salento ended up being my favourite place in Colombia. For such a small town there is soooo much to do, from hiking among the giant wax palms in Cocora Valley to playing Tejo with explosions and beer. We also went horseback riding through the countryside to a small coffee farm and spent far too much time taking photos of the colourful streets lol. Here are the 7 things I recommend doing in Salento.

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Hi! I’m Katie!

Welcome to Where Katie Goes, a travel blog for women (and any man who might find me funny) ready to see the world. My story started in 2017 with a one way ticket and a plan to travel solo for six months. 8 years and 44 countries later, I am still going (sorry mum!).

While I usually travel with my fiancé these days I am the one behind the maps, the bookings and the itineraries. I might have started as a go with the flow backpacker but now I research every trip to death because I hate the thought of getting home and realising I missed something. It also means I can tell you what was actually worth doing and what I would skip next time.

I am here to share honest travel advice, the itineraries I actually use, plenty of photos and all the things I wish I had known before each trip. Whether you are looking for a complete travel guide or just a few ideas for your next trip, I hope something here helps you plan it.

A close up shot of a friendly woolly brown llama standing on a grassy hill within the grounds of the Secret Garden eco lodge.

Ecuador

2 Week Mainland Ecuador Itinerary: Perfect 2026 Travel Guide

A wild sea lion lying on the white sand and lifting its flippers into the air to complete a massive stretch.

Galapagos on a Budget: My Total Trip Cost 2026 Breakdown

A large green sea turtle resting on the sandy beach right next to the Puerto Villamil passenger pier

Ultimate 10 Night Galapagos Land Based Itinerary 2026 Guide

Low-angle view of the massive sky-blue tiled domes and towering facade of the New Cathedral against a bright blue sky in Cuenca, Ecuador.

Ecuador

3 Best Things to Do in Cuenca Ecuador Travel Guide 2026

a backpacker sitting on the sand at Playa Mann beach on San Cristobal Island right next to a colony of wild Galapagos Sea Lions sunbathing.

5 Amazing Things to do in San Cristobal Island Galapagos

A tiny baby sea lion pup sitting in the shallow ocean water and looking directly up at its mother swimming right next to it.

8 Incredible Things to do in Isabela Island Galapagos (2026 Guide)

A golden sunset glowing over the ocean harbour filled with anchored local tour boats and water taxis near the main pier.

10 Epic Things to do in Santa Cruz Galapagos (2026 Budget Guide)

A tall, narrow waterfall plunging down a steep, jungle-covered cliffside along a mountain bike route

Ecuador

Banos Ecuador Travel Guide 6 Best Things to Do in 2026

Where to next?

I am always planning my next trip and sharing everything I learn along the way. If you would like to follow my travels through 44 countries and beyond, join me on social media. From places I loved to the things I would probably do differently next time, I share honest travel advice to help you plan your own adventures. I would love to have you along for the journey.