Hi! I’m Katie

I’m so glad you’re here!

I believe solo travel is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. It’s an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, build confidence, and experience the world on your own terms.

Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo weekend getaway or planning your next big adventure, I’m here to help you travel with confidence through thoughtfully curated itineraries, practical advice, and authentic experiences.

While Ireland completely stole my heart, you’ll also find inspiration for destinations beyond the Emerald Isle, all designed to help you spend less time researching and more time experiencing.

five fun facts about me

Katie at a matcha making class in Tokyo, Japan.

01

I’ve never had coffee, but I’m forever hunting for the perfect matcha latte, and sharing my discoveries along the way. (Tokyo was amazing for this!)

02

I’m happiest spending the day hiking, swimming in alpine lakes, or wandering around a new to me town. 

03

When I’m not traveling, my two black cats, Frankie and Jax, are the real stars of my Instagram Stories.

04

I have an ongoing love affair with Ireland… although I’m still not convinced Ireland knows we’re in a relationship.

05

In 2017, I quit my job to travel through South America and Europe. I made it 10 months before my budget ran out!

The Journey Behind Just Chasing Sunsets

Looking back, it might seem like quitting my job and traveling solo was an easy decision. It wasn’t.

The two years between my first solo trip to Ireland and boarding a one-way flight to Ecuador were filled with doubt. I questioned everything. Was I making the right decision? Was I chasing something unrealistic?

But deep down, I knew that not taking the chance would become one of my biggest regrets.

So I went for it.

That experience changed the way I travel.

I learned that the best trips aren’t measured by how many attractions you squeeze into a day.

I’ve done the rushed itineraries, the bucket-list checklists, and the trips where I was more focused on capturing the perfect photo or moving on to the next stop than on being in the moment.

And while I saw incredible places, I often left feeling like I hadn’t truly connected with them.

Now, I travel differently

I leave space in the itinerary to linger over breakfast at a neighborhood café, wander down a street simply because it looks interesting, spend an extra hour on a hiking trail because the view is too good to leave, or have another pint at a tiny pub because the vibes are just right.

In fact, one of my favorite memories from that year wasn’t checking off a famous landmark. It was a week spent at a tiny hostel just outside of Split, Croatia, with a diving board into the sea. My days were filled with swimming, cooking dinner with new friends, and getting lost in a good book. It wasn’t the trip I planned, but it’s one I’ll never forget.

That’s how I like to travel.

You’ll usually find me with a matcha latte in hand, hiking boots in my suitcase, and a camera close by.

While Ireland completely stole my heart, I’m just as passionate about discovering places that invite you to slow down, look a little closer, and experience them beyond the highlights.

That’s why I created Just Chasing Sunsets!

I want to help you spend less time researching and more time experiencing a destination through

  • thoughtfully curated itineraries
  • practical travel advice
  • honest recommendations that help you decide what is truly worth your time.

My itineraries are thoughtfully planned so you can experience the iconic sights without feeling rushed and still leave room for a little magic along the way.

Whether you’re planning your first solo getaway or your fifteenth, I hope you’ll find the inspiration, confidence, and resources to create a trip that feels uniquely yours.

After all, we’re all just chasing our own version of a sunset.

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