Katie & Joe on the Go
Honest beginner‑to‑backpacking journey and gear lists that invite community feedback.

90-Day, 17-Park Roadtrip Planning: Not for the Faint‑hearted
Trying to plan out a 90 day roadtrip across 17 National Parks with multiple fixed dates is not for the faint of heart.
Gift Shops Rapidly Adopt AI Art—A Phenomenon Worth Studying
The swiftness at which gift shops transitioned to only ai art is insane and should be studied.
Compact 30L Backpack Handles Gear, Travel, and Comfort
We left our heavy camera bag at home and brought a single backpack with a camera cube instead. It fit our smaller camera setup, laptop, and still slid into the overhead bin. After 150+ miles on a bike and 100+...
Travel Surprises: Florence Exceeded All Expectations
In our years of travels, nothing prepared us for this one in Florence, Italy 🇮🇹
Hilltop Italy's Pizza Aroma Makes Leaving Impossible
Sitting in our accommodations in a tiny hilltop town in Italy, the smell of a pizza oven in the air, and the sound of bells ringing in the distance. This is a spectacular part of the world and I don't...
Loving Some Series, Struggling With Operation Bounce House
While I loved reading Dungeon Crawler Carl and the Dominion of Blades series, I’m finding Operation Bounce House a bit of a chore to get through. Anyone else?
Fans Seek Updates on Virgin Cruise Creator Drama
What’s the Virgin Cruise Creator drama? Litterally nothing from the trip has popped up for us on IG/TT and I need details 👀
Italy’s Walkable Third Spaces Spark Everyday Joy
Serious talk, the ample amount of walkable “third spaces” in Italy is making me so happy. Little corner coffee shops filled with locals of all ages, the same people stopping in every day for their usual order, it’s just perfect.
Brands Demand Posts without Product Experience—Hard Pass
The amount of brands who want us to post about them without ever seeing/touching the product right now is insane. Everything from a robotic lawnmower to outdoor gear. They want us to just post their pre-selected images on our channels......
Forgot Our Suitcases Hours Before 5‑Week Trip
We leave for a 5 week international trip in 24 hours…. And just pulled out our suitcases 🤦🏻♂️

User Doubts OneKeyCash After Missing Payment Option
Alright, is OneKeyCash a complete scam? I've booked 8 properties for an upcoming trip and not once have I ever had the opportunity to select OneKeyCash as a payment option. @vrbo @expedia @hotelsdotcom

Need Compact Tripod for Long Bike Tour
We are going on a bike trip in a few weeks and need to figure out a tripod/monopod solution. We're going 20-30 miles a day but don't want to slept our current set-up on our backs. Any suggestions? They are...
Pearl Street: Boulder’s All‑Day Foodie Paradise
We spent a weekend exploring Boulder, Colorado’s food scene and Pearl Street did not disappoint. From happy hour cocktails to late night gelato (2x) this street is a foodie’s dream. Here’s the full video 👇
Scotland Adventure Inspired by Dimi Weber’s Idea
I saw this idea from @dimi.weber a few weeks ago and have been thinking about it ever since. I present to you, our last Scotland trip: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWsIPJFCekn/?img_index=1
Walk Away From Bad Brand Deals, Choose Exciting Partnerships
Creators, it's okay to walk away from brand deals that aren't a good fit. If the money's not right, deliverables are too high, communication is off, or it just feels weird... seriously any reason at all. Spend your time and...