My Story
My Story
Travel has never been just a hobby for me — it has always been a calling.My journey began almost twenty years ago, with my first solo experience traveling to India. That trip didn’t just change my destination; it changed the way I see life. Being exposed to a completely different culture, rhythm, and way of thinking planted the seed that travel could be more than movement — it could be transformation.Based in Egypt, I started my career working closely with international travelers as a licensed tour guide. Listening to their stories, guiding them through my country, and witnessing how travel reshaped people from all over the world made one thing clear to me: this path was meant for me.
The Deeper Meaning of Travel
Travel expands more than your passport — it expands your consciousness.When you step into a new land, you begin to realize that the world is far bigger than your routine, your fears, or your comfort zone. Travel humbles you. It teaches you that you are not the center of the universe, yet you are deeply connected to it.There is something profoundly spiritual about movement — about crossing borders, meeting strangers, and realizing how similar we all are beneath different languages and beliefs. Travel shifts your energy, rewires your perspective, and gently reminds you that growth often begins the moment you feel lost.
What You’ll Find on This Website
This website is a space where experience meets practicality.Here, I share real, honest travel advice based on years of firsthand experience across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. You’ll find guidance on how to choose destinations that truly fit you, how to travel smart and consciously, how to book flights wisely, plan routes, manage budgets, and avoid common mistakes.Everything shared here comes from lived journeys — not theories. My goal is to help you travel with clarity, confidence, and curiosity, whether it’s your first trip or your fiftieth.
WithKati is more than a blog — it’s a growing travel community.In the near future, this platform will also be a gateway to curated journeys and group experiences designed with intention, depth, and authenticity. If you’re someone who believes that travel is about connection, self-discovery, and meaningful experiences — you’re in the right place.Stay curious. Stay open. And when you’re ready, let’s explore the world together.
My travels
India
India is not just a destination — it is an experience of consciousness.
Home to some of the world’s oldest civilizations and spiritual traditions, India weaves philosophy, ritual, color, and chaos into everyday life. From ancient temples and sacred rivers to timeless villages and bustling cities, India invites you to question, feel, and transform. Its true depth lies not in what you see, but in what it awakens within you.
Turkey
Turkey is a living archive of civilizations.
Standing at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, it carries the layered footprints of Hittites, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, and Ottomans. Every city tells a different story — from ancient temples and underground cities to imperial mosques and vibrant modern streets. Turkey’s richness lies not only in its monuments, but in the coexistence of cultures, beliefs, and traditions that continue to shape its identity today.
China
China is a civilization that never stopped evolving.
With a history stretching back thousands of years, it blends ancient philosophy, dynasties, and spiritual traditions with relentless modern transformation. From sacred mountains and imperial cities to remote villages and futuristic skylines, China holds many worlds within one land. Its cultural depth lies in balance — between tradition and innovation, stillness and movement, continuity and change.
Travel
Jo Mulligan“ Travel is not movement, it is awakening!”
Atlanta, GA
