When my son was three months old, I started working at an in-home daycare so I could be with him while still supporting our family financially. But as the months went on, I found myself constantly putting his needs aside to take care of other kids. I was stretched too thin and ending most days feeling like I’d failed myself and my son. One afternoon while rocking him to sleep at the daycare, I broke down crying and knew something had to change. I needed to find a way to stay home with him but still make some sort of income.
My mom was the first person who told me I should start a travel agency. I had no idea what that would look like, but I jumped in — taking courses during nap times and working from a small desk in our basement. My first booking made me $70, and I couldn’t have been prouder. I quickly realized that, even when it was hard, this was work I loved. Over time, I invested in training and systems to give clients a seamless experience — one built on care, communication, and trust.
Then 2020 hit, and every trip I had booked was canceled. I spent hours on hold, fighting for refunds, and at the end of it all, I made $0. But that experience showed me what this business was really about — not just planning trips, but standing by my clients when they needed support the most. When travel returned, my clients came back — and they brought their friends and families with them. That’s when I knew I was building something that mattered.
Today, Katie’s Travel Agency is built on care, connection, and genuine curiosity about the world. Every trip I design is created with intention, compassion, and the belief that travel has the power to bring people closer — to each other, to new cultures, and to the world itself.
Katie’s Travel Agency is on a mission to move beyond one-size-fits-all travel and create experiences that bring people closer — to each other, to new cultures, and to the world itself. Every journey is shaped with care, understanding, and a genuine love for exploration.
We promise to tailor every trip with care and intention, honoring your story and the places you experience along the way.
It’s time to travel better, explore deeper, and connect fully.
We’re redefining travel with curiosity and compassion — so every journey opens minds and inspires travelers to see the world with wonder and understanding.The world is waiting. Let’s go.