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Kate

Ibiza the Beautiful

Ibiza, Spain is an incredible place on this planet that made an indelible mark on my life. It is known internationally as a party destination, like Mykonos or Miami. And, because of its rep, many people rule it out when planning their vacations.  But that’s not the part of the island that interests me most. It is the extraordinary people and the natural beauty of Ibiza that has brought me back time and again. Ibiza sits in an island chain off the east coast of Spain, near Valencia.  And it is beautiful with white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and lush mountainsides. It is a perfect spot for beach vacations when sunbathing and chilling out is your MO. There are small…

My iPhone App Ruined My Vacation!

On a recent trip to San Francisco, I felt the call of duty, as a travel journalist, to try out a new travel app.  There are so many these days from apps for booking airfare and accommodations, flight status checkers, interactive guides, and the list goes on. So, on this trip, I chose a city guide that would help me navigate while on the ground. And this app did its job. But it also caused some seriously undesired consequences.…

A Foodie Weekend in San Fran

I just got back from a trip to San Francisco. And one thing that really impressed me about San Fran was the food. I live in New York City and I often think there couldn’t possibly be a city in the US that has better food. But I found that San Francisco rivals it, if not surpasses it, with its fresh ingredients and innovative creations. Don’t hate me New Yorkers! Here are three restaurants I enjoyed that helped me draw this very bold hypothesis… 1. Wayfare Tavern This place has a very rich ambiance. I’d describe it as: comfy historic San Francisco meets saloon meets swanky downtown bar. As soon as you walk in, the atmosphere exudes a real sense…

Kate Thomas

My Journey and My Mission

I love to travel. Who doesn’t, right? I love it so much that I want to make it my job and a huge part of my everyday life. And what’s more, I want to help and inspire others to seek meaningful travel experiences. But what is travel anyway? I think that foremost it is a state of being. It is a place I reach where I’m my best, where I am truly alive and ready to experience the extraordinary. It is like falling in love with a place and with life itself. When I travel, everything is new – and so am I. I feel new because I can look at my life from a different perspective and I can…

It Begins…

Happy New Year Everyone! Let’s make it a good one! I am very excited about this new year because it marks the kick off of my blog. I’m transforming my site from simply a place to see a few of my old works to now publishing regularly about travel. Please stay tuned for my upcoming posts. I’ll have video and written content all about travel and culture. I can’t wait to start sharing with you.…

An Introduction to Salsa Dancing in Los Angeles (VIDEO)

Salsa dancing is a fun and social dance that is popular around the world. These days you can find a salsa club in major cities in every corner of the globe from Jerusalem to Rome, Tokyo, to Cape Town. Wherever it goes, this dance brings with it an ethos that leaves prejudice and cultural differences at the door. Salsa is an unifier. Well before I began Travel with Kate, I learned about salsa while living in Paris for a semester abroad. Soon after, I moved home to Los Angeles where I took up salsa dancing as a serious hobby. And in doing so, I was surprised and delighted to find such a flourishing scene. I sold a cut of this…