Welcome
Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you will stay a while, enjoy my photographs and read about some of my adventures.
A little bit about me
Having originally studied Zoology and Psychology at Bristol University I went back to college as a mature student to study graphic design. This led me to working in the travel industry and my work now also includes writing, photography and social media for Serenity Holidays Ltd (which includes The Gambia Experience and Corsican Places). In addition to this I also work freelance and write ‘Travel With Kat’.
My photography
I’ve loved photography ever since I was given my first camera at the age of ten. I’ve been lucky enough to have visited many interesting places on photographic assignments including France, Italy, Corsica, Cape Verde, Senegal and The Gambia. My photographs have been published in numerous magazines and national newspapers and have been exhibited at The Royal Photographic Society, Bath.
Travel with Kat
I have been writing for various websites and a couple of magazines for a number of years now and have brought these articles together to start my own blog. ‘Travel with Kat’ began in September 2011. Some of my posts I have backdated to when they were originally written.
Through this blog I’d like to share with you my joy of discovering new lands, cultures and friends whether exploring Britain or on my travels many miles away.
It is always lovely to hear from my readers so please do leave a comment or just say hello. When I started blogging I didn’t realise how addictive it would be. One of the most rewarding things is when someone lets you know that they followed your advice and found it useful…
“You were so right about the 4 euro pasta joint and Il Gelato near Spanish Steps in Rome. Loved them both, thanks for the tip!” Lori Brown on Twitter.
Other sites
I now also write for a number of other websites such as The Gambia Blog, A Luxury Travel Blog and 101 Holidays including a regular column looking at the best travel blog posts published in the preceding month so if you come across an article, from an independent blogger that you really love, please do let me know.
Sustainable tourism and human rights
I am passionate about human rights and an active supporter of PLAN International, ActionAid, Amnesty International and the Fairtrade Foundation. In 2009 I was won the AITO Responsible Tourism Award, for my work with Nyodema, the only individual to have received this award.
You can contact me by leaving a comment or by email: travelwithkat@rocketmail.com
Working with me
If you would like to discuss working with me, whether that be with regards to a sponsored posts, press trips, writing commissions, photographic assignments or social media consultancy please do get in touch on the email above.
Having been on a number of press trips as a blogger, as well as organising a bloggers’ press trip, including selecting the right bloggers to take part, I am in the unique position to have experienced press trips from both the blogger’s and the client’s point of view.
Please note that some of the articles featured here I originally wrote for Serenity Holidays and have been reproduced with their permission, however, this is a personal blog and should not be taken as the opinion of Serenity Holidays or any of its subsidiaries.
Copyright notice: All written and photographic content in this blog is the work of Kathryn Burrington unless otherwise stated. All the contents of this blog is covered by copyright and must not be reproduced in any other format without prior permission of the author.
(Photographs of myself are courtesy of various friends including Adam, Shelagh and Neill.)
Nice blog Kat, very nice. Found you through someone else “liking” the dolphin story in Facebook. In fact I have also shared it there.
From a fellow writer and blogger on Rhodes, Greece.
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Thanks John, Glad you found me! I love Greece but I’ve never been to Rhodes so I’m looking forward to reading your blog.
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Hello, Ms. Burrington
As you can see from the above, I work for a Middle Eastern tour operator, and Egypt is our main destination. You can imagine how terrible things have been for us lately.
My colleague Noha and i read your article on the safety of traveling to Egypt and were very impressed. We understand that your work is copyrighted, but is there a way we could apply for permission to include the article on our website?
Thanking you in advance for your kind attention and advice.
Best Regards,
Helen Clancy
Office Manager
Nabilta Tours & Cruises
P.S. i LOVE your blog and will be back!
Hi Helen,
Thank you for getting in touch – lovely to hear you like my blog.
I’d prefer it if you didn’t re-post the article as I believe search ages don’t like duplicate copy. However, please do take an extract (up to a third) and post that with a link to the original post for anyone wanting to read more including the comments. Also feel free to use one of my photos, if you wish, with a credit to my site.
If you have any queries please email me at travelwithkat@rocketmail.com.
This post has not only been well recieved by my regular visitors but it has also been read a lot via search engines and twitter, so I hope it has encouraged some people to return to Egypt and the Middle East. I would love to go back right now if I could!
many thanks,
Kathryn
Kathryn Burrington recently posted..Egypt… is it safe to travel there?
PS Only had the chance to have a quick look and your tours sound really great!
Kathryn Burrington recently posted..Sustainable tourism in the Middle East
Well after reading through many of your blogs I must say they are very interesting especially the ones on The Gambia. I have never really been into reading or writing blogs but recently found my self trying to study all this blogging stuff and even wrote my first blog.
I shall certainly look forward to reading more of your blogs and hopefully learn from them.
Thanks
Mark recently posted..Charity work in The Gambia
Thanks Mark. Glad you enjoyed them and I’ll try and check out your blog when I get the chance. I’m sure I’ll find it interesting.
Kathryn Burrington recently posted..London Days Out: Camden’s Markets
Thanks and any feedback on my blog would be most welcome as I am trying my hardest to get this all done correctly. Any tips really would help me at the moment
Mark recently posted..Charity work in The Gambia
Will be happy to help if I can
Kathryn Burrington recently posted..London Days Out: Camden’s Markets
Hi Kat! Don’t know if you have time for this kind of thing in your busy life, but I received the Booker Award from Madhu, and would love to pass it on to you. There’s no time constraint, but if time’s the enemy I’ll understand.
Thanks Johanna. I’d love to take part in this (sooner or later!) and I really enjoyed your choices.
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Thanks for stopping by.
I am glad you enjoyed “The Best New Travel Blog Of 2012: Ta Da … Mine!” http://wp.me/p2vQmR-nx. I will definitely give your blog a spin. Looks interesting.
Best regards,
Terry
Hi Terry and thanks for popping by (why am I feeling a little nervous
Goodness, I have no idea. I did have hives once but I don’t normally make other break out in them. ;o)
I did take that spin around your blog, by the by. You are a busy person!
Hi, Kathryn. It’s been a long time in coming, but I wanted to thank you for being one of the first to follow my blog … all those months ago! It’s been one heckuva journey! Thanks again!
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My pleasure! I must confess it has been a little while since I visited your blog so I must pop over and catch-up!
What a great blog! I look forward to reading about your adventures.
Thank you so much. Enjoy!
I’ve really enjoyed reading your description of the places you’ve visited and your photography is beautiful. I should to nominate you for the ‘One Lovely Blog’ award.
http://frenchpaintings.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/one-lovely-blog-award/
Jeannette Johnston recently posted..One Lovely Blog Award
Thank you Jeanette. That’s very kind of you to think of me! Unfortunately I really don’t have the time to pass these awards on but never-the-less I really appreciate them and congratulations on receiving your first award. I’m sure it’s the first of many!
I just discovered your blog via your comment on the Gypsy Nesters Machu Picchu post. I’m looking forward to catching up on your travels and to following your new ones.
Just One Boomer (Suzanne) recently posted..London Calling
Thanks for popping by. I don’t quite fit your definition of a ‘Boomer’ – but only just!
Enjoyed your post on London.
Kat, We’ve nominated you for the Sisterhood of Blogger Award! Check it out here:
http://bespoketraveler.wordpress.com/2012/08/06/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award-or-yeah-we-won-something/
Thank you so much. Really appreciate you thinking of me.
Thanks for visiting my blog, and for liking my post. You have a very nice blog.
Its inspire for me nd those who wanna wrk for their institutions,hatsoff for the photos nd writing
Thank you and all the very best to you. Follow your dreams.
Ciao Kathryn,
I love your blog, your words and your photos so much that I’ve nominated you for the Inspiring Blog award. Here it is: http://laavventura.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/inspiring-blog-award/
Thank you so much Jennifer. That’s really kind of you.
and your comment on your blog really touched me! It means a lot to me, thank you.
Thanks for stopping by and following my blog. You have a great blog.
Thank you and my pleasure, I look forward to seeing more of your photographs.
Great blog Kathryn
Thanks Emi. Lovely to hear from you. I hope you enjoy following my blog.
Glad to have discovered your blog, Kat, and great to be in touch!
All the best from Santiago de Chile…
Thank you for taking the time to read it. Very much appreciated. I look forward to seeing more of your photos too. It is so wonderful to share the things we love with people all around the world