Must-Visit Cambodia: Siem Reap and Phnom Penh

Siem Reap and Phnom Penh are two of the most visited destinations in Cambodia, offering travelers the perfect combination of activity and culture, history and cuisine. Some choose to dive deeply into the destinations with an extended stay, while others add a visit into a larger Southeast Asian itinerary. Either way, just as Katie Gomer Read more…

Visiting Vietnam in a Week

Vietnam is an incredibly diverse country. There is so much to do, to see, and to experience, it is hard to imagine visiting for just one week. But that’s exactly what Katie Gomer and Kayla Torgerson decided to do, as part of a larger Southeast Asian trip. Exploring Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hoi An, Read more…

Botswana, Connected

One’s first impression of Botswana is often vastness, experienced while flying over millions of acres of uninterrupted land, devoid of roads, cities and villages. There’s a thrilling sensation of a land waiting to be discovered and a promise of a peaceful disconnect from the familiar bustle of the world left behind. It’s a sentiment our Read more…

A Month in the Wilderness: Katie’s “Top 6” in Botswana

At the beginning of March, I packed my (small) bags for a month-long adventure in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. I was beyond excited to return to Botswana, the first place I ever experienced a safari. The country as a whole mesmerizes me, and I am constantly reliving the “special” moments that captured me on Read more…

30 Under 30: Katie Blackstone Receives Travel Agent Magazine Award

Travel Beyond consultant Katie Blackstone was recently recognized for her knowledge and experience as an up-and-coming travel consultant by Travel Agent magazine on the elite 2014 “30-Under-30” list. Katie Blackstone’s “30-Under-30” Profile in Travel Agent Magazine: As a specialist in Europe and Southern Africa, Katie Blackstone has been working for Travel Beyond for eight years. Read more…