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We’ve Been There. That’s Kind of the Whole Point.

I'm Kat — Nashville-based travel advisor, Pittsburgh girl, and the person who will plan your trip like it's my own. Because honestly? I've taken most of them myself.

I didn't grow up with European vacations. My family trips were visits to family — until I was 16 and got on a plane to Europe for the first time and everything changed. I studied abroad in Rome, fell completely in love with the world, and spent the years after figuring out how to keep going back and how to do it right. I've made every mistake worth making: wrong hotel, wrong neighborhood, wrong pacing, overpacked every single time. I learned the hard way so my clients don't have to.

That's not a tagline. That's just how this works.

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Hi there, I’m Kat!

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I plan trips across the board — family adventures, safari lodges, river cruises, couples escapes, multigenerational trips where four different people have four different ideas of a good time. Some of those trips are a significant investment. Some aren't. What they all have in common is that every dollar is going somewhere intentional.

A trip with your husband is a completely different conversation than a trip with your kids, which is a completely different conversation than a trip with your mom. I know that. My job is to figure out what the right trip looks like for who you're traveling with, what you actually want to feel on that trip, and where it makes sense to invest versus where it doesn't matter.

No templates. No one-size-fits-all itineraries. Just someone who's been to most of these places, works with people on the ground who know the rest, and will be straight with you about what's worth it.

I have a small team behind me to make sure nothing falls through the cracks — before you leave, while you're there, and when something unexpected happens.

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Ready to stop researching and actually go?

That's exactly what I'm here for.

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Facts About Kat – Nashville-based Travel Agent

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01. Where did you grow up?

a) Baltimore, MD
b) Pittsburgh, PA
c) Miami, FL
d) Alexandria, VA

02. Where do you live now?

Nashville, TN

03. Favorite city to visit?

a) Rome, Italy
b) Paris, France
c) London, England
d) Barcelona, Spain

04. Most unique tour taken?

Scavi Vatican Museum

05. What’s on your travel “to-do” list?

a) Iceland Self Drive
b) South Coast of Spain
c) Crete
d) Ireland Self Drive

06. Most fun activity done on vacation?

Standup Paddleboarding in Ibiza

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Where in the world is Kat?

Want to see where in the world our travelers have been? Feel free to browse it HERE

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“I’ve been on two trips (Ireland & Spain) planned by Kat now and I couldn’t recommend her enough! If you want a super easy trip from planning to experience to returning home - this is it.”
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-Mitchell
“Kat is a world traveler and has so much knowledge and loves helping others plan amazing vacations. I highly recommend her, especially if you are trying to plan a trip to Europe and multi generational family travel.”
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-S. Ford
“Kat is knowledgeable and makes sure you’re prepared for every part of your journey!”
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-Erin
“I had a fantastic experience with Kat from Adventure Smarter. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She really listened and provided us with options that fit our budget”
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-Jenn
“Kat did a phenomenal job making our Baby Moon to Quebec City and Montreal extra special! Her scheduled activities and recommendations were all great. Would highly recommend using her to travel with ease!”
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-Michelle
“Kat creates adventures that are made specifically for what you want to do — whether a cooking experience, shopping, artwork, or fabulous restaurants, she makes it happen for you!!!”
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-K.D

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