About Kate Blog
Hi! I’m Kate.
Welcome to Kate Blog: travel stories, backpacking tips & life on the road. I like travelling around Asia, including Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam and Cambodia. I always travel with Christina, so if you followed KB Backpackers before, you will remember her.
What this blog is for
Kate Blog is a practical guide to backpacking: what to pack, how to choose and carry your gear, where to sleep on a budget, and the small habits that make travel easier.
Every guide is written to stay useful. Prices, timetables and rules change all the time, so the guides focus on advice you can use on any trip, and point you to official sources when something needs checking.
Travelling with Christina
Christina is my travel partner and she comes along on every trip. Long-time readers of KB Backpackers will know her name, and she is still very much part of Kate Blog today.
More from Kate Blog
- Travel Resources The websites and apps worth having before and during a trip.
- Recommended Sites Partner and network links.
- Travel events Travel fairs, outdoor races, festivals and holidays for 2026 and 2027.
Find a guide
- Packing Guides What to bring, what to leave and how to fit it all in one bag.
- Backpacks & Gear Choosing, fitting and caring for the gear you carry every day.
- Travel Tips Comfort, safety, money and getting around on a budget.
- Accommodation Tips Hostels, guesthouses and homestays, and how to pick a good one.