👋Hi there! I’m Ket – a travel addict, a planner, a sweet tooth, and the coffee-lover behind Hit the Road Ket.
I’m originally from Georgia – the country, not the state – and no, I’m not American.
🌍I’ve been to over 60 countries (and counting!), and I’m still just as excited to plan my next adventure as I was when I boarded my first flight to Budapest at 21 (I lived there for a year!).
How I Travel
🧳I’m not a full-time nomad. I juggle travel with a full-time career, which means squeezing in long weekends, plotting extended holidays, and tacking vacation days onto work trips to make the most of every opportunity. I’ve done whirlwind city breaks, multi-week journeys, and returned to some places more times than I can count (looking at you, Istanbul and Budapest 👀).
📝I do my own research – from finding the best rail pass to planning how to cluster attractions without wasting time. I believe the little things make a big difference. But I also leave space for spontaneity. I might know where I should go – but if something unexpected grabs my attention, I’ll happily take the detour.
Some Facts about Me
- ☕I love coffee, chocolate, high viewpoints, and fantasy books with rich world-building (yes, I can talk fictional politics and social systems all day).
- 🌐I’ve lived in three countries and met my husband in Barcelona – we spent over four years in a long-distance relationship, meeting up in cities around Europe.
- 🗺️I plan carefully – down to the best temple entrance, which bus to catch, and where to find dessert nearby. Whoever travels with me just goes along with it, knowing I’ve already worked out all the details 😊 I do invite others to help plan, but if they don’t… no complaints allowed!
- 🧭I rarely get lost… unless I want to.
- 🏰I’ll climb every church tower, hilltop, or castle wall – just don’t ask me to hike in the wilderness.
- ☀️ I’m not a winter girl. Give me sun, always.
- 🚌I avoid big group tours unless there’s truly no other way.
- 💸Luxury travel? Not really my thing – I’d rather stretch my budget to do more. That said, I do have a hard rule about clean, private bathrooms. Non-negotiable. 😅
About the Blog
I started Hit the Road Ket because people kept asking me how I plan my trips. I was already that go-to friend with saved itineraries and tons of tips – so I started this blog to give you practical, honest travel advice.
💡Here you’ll find:
- In-depth, independent itineraries for low to mid-range budgets.
- Detailed transport tips, neighbourhood guides, and how to avoid tourist traps.
- Travel tips for part-time travellers (like me) who need to make every holiday count.
- Advice for solo travel, couples travel, and multi-generational trips (I’ve done them all except with kids – I’m child-free).
Everything here comes from personal experience and I try to update regularly, as I travel more. If you’re looking for reliable, practical travel tips from someone who knows what it’s like to explore the world on limited time and budget — you’re in the right place.
📸 All photos on this blog are original – taken either by me or my husband, with a few exceptions when kind strangers, friends, or family helped snap one. If you’d like to use any, you can as long as you link to the site.
💬 Got questions, tips, or just want to chat travel?
Drop me a message – I always love hearing from fellow travelers!
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✈️ Ready to plan your next adventure?
Start with my guides or have a wander through the blog — there’s plenty to discover!