“Random attacks cause concern in Chicago.” “New mob attack reported.” “Mobs of teens thought responsible for four assaults.” “7 arrested in mob action.” These are all headlines that have graced the pages of Chicago newspapers in the last month and, after 10 years of living in the city they normally wouldn’t merit a second glance […]
Where Are We Really Safe? Thoughts on Safety at Home and Abroad Read More »
Welcome to the second in a series of traveler spotlights, profiling some of my fellow thirty-something travelers who are getting ready to take a break from their everyday lives to travel – not just for a week or two, but for 4 months, 8 months, or even longer. If you missed it, check out last
Thirty-Somethings See the World: Scott Hartbeck Read More »
Welcome to a new series of traveler spotlights on Katie Going Global, profiling some of my fellow thirty-something travelers who are getting ready to take a break from their everyday lives to travel – not just for a week or two, but for 4 months, 8 months, or even longer. First up is my friend
Thirty-Somethings See the World: Megan Shaw Read More »
Last week I received an email that made me smile. Hi, Katie. I just wanted to tell you that your blog is awesome, and because of that, when I was given a blog “award” today and asked to pass it on, you were one of the first people I thought of. I hope you don’t
I’m Very Flattered… Read More »
A year ago at this time, I didn’t know what the Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) was. Last June, all I had was a WordPress.com blog with about two posts to my name. I was still two months away from purchasing my domain name and switching to a self-hosted blog and about six months away from
There’s a First Time for Everything, Even a Travel Blogging Conference Read More »
Ten years ago, right about this time, I was starting to think about taking a “post-bar trip.” I was about to graduate law school and take the bar exam. I would have about six weeks free between taking the bar and starting my law firm job – the perfect time to take my first trip
Having the Time of My Life Read More »
I have been trying to write this post for two weeks. I thought it would be easy. I thought I would quickly summarize how the performance went and how I felt about the whole experience while it was all fresh in my mind. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. I’ll blame it partly on the fact
Life is a Journey, Not a Destination Read More »
I love animals, so when I travel, I naturally gravitate toward snapping pictures of the furry creatures I encounter along the way. Here are a few of my favorites:
Furry Friends on the Road Read More »
This is Part 1 of a two-part series about combining travel with genealogy. Check out Part 2, A Beginner’s Guide to Tracing Your Roots Overseas. When I was sixteen years old, my dad, stepmom, brother and I drove nearly seven hours from Shoreview, Minnesota to Bismarck, North Dakota for a family reunion. I remember two
Finding My Roots in Norway Read More »
I sent my beloved passport off last week, stuffing it into a nice bubble envelope together with my passport renewal application and a check for $110. Not only was it set to expire this June (which technically already bars me from traveling to some countries that require you to have a passport good for more
Lessons I’ve Learned From My Passport Read More »
