Hello
I’m Kate, and travel has become my way of healing and growing. I started 'To Be Explored' to share my journey with anxiety and depression while offering tips and stories for those ready to rediscover travel, whether venturing solo or with loved ones. After years of limited travel, I’m exploring the world again, one meaningful adventure at a time.
My Story
Travel has always been a part of my life, from chaperoned trips across Europe to spontaneous concert hops around New England during college. But after graduation in 2015, my travel dreams took a backseat to limited PTO and domestic adventures in Florida and Maine and one cruise to Turks and Caicos in early 2017.
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In early 2020, I was set to break free with a long-awaited trip to Iceland, inspired by my friends' breathtaking photos. But then, the pandemic hit, and that dream was put on hold. Fast forward to January 2023, I finally made it to Mexico for my first international vacation in twelve years, and the travel bug bit me hard.
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Since February 2023, when I started 'To Be Explored,' my passion for travel has only grown. I've visited Iceland twice—once for an epic two-week journey around the Ring Road in June 2023, and again for a whirlwind 30-hour visit to Reykjavik in April 2024. I spent Labor Day weekend 2023 soaking up the sun in Biarritz, France, escaped the winter blues with quick getaways to Mexico in both 2023 and 2024, and explored the charming streets of Lisbon and Sintra in May 2024.
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Through this blog, I share my personal journey with anxiety and depression, connecting with female travelers who seek to explore the world while nurturing their mental health. My tagline, 'Real Talk, Real Travels: Healing the Mind, One Adventure at a Time,' reflects my commitment to making every trip an opportunity for growth, healing, and meaningful connection. Here's to the adventures ahead—both near and far.