About Katherine

Katherine McKeon is the writer for Beyond Disney Travel Tips, a travel blog that offers advice and inspiration for travelers of all ages and aspirations. Kathy’s travels began as a young child with her family and quickly escalated to overseas adventures on her own and with her boyfriend. Kathy set a university record for the number of study abroad programs she participated in while studying and has since gone on to live and work on four continents. She believes traveling is what you make of it and should first and foremost be fun. Check her out on Facebook and Twitter.

Finding Adventure in Michigan

hockey in michigan

When thinking of which exotic place to write about, a strange thought suddenly came to mind: Michigan.  Blame it on Thanksgiving and the inevitable homesickness it brings, but suddenly my home state seems like a worthy travel destination for any intrepid traveler.    Here are just a few reasons why the mitten-shaped state in the middle of [...]

Da Nang, Vietnam: the Most Underrated City in Southeast Asia

visit Vietnam

You know Bangkok, and Hong Kong, and Singapore, and Hanoi…but what about little Da Nang?  While it may be just a paragraph in most travel guides, Da Nang, Vietnam is worth an entire chapter.  This city of under one million – teeny, tiny by Asian standards – is not just a stopover; it’s a travel [...]

How much travel planning is really necessary?

go travel

You’re ready to travel.  Maybe your flight is not quite booked.  Maybe your bag is not quite packed.  But in your heart, you’re ready to go. So now that you have the want, how do you make it a reality?  Do you call ahead to book your hotel for the week?  Do you research things [...]

Hiking with Lions: An Active Trip to Cape Town

visit Cape Town

Cape Town is a city that loves the outdoors.  While other places may attract visitors with fancy shopping and trendy clubs, Cape Town prefers to keep it natural.  She shows off her beaches, mountains and countryside whenever the opportunity arises.  In fact, the Mother City is a place that inspires you to take in the [...]