Literally, Katrina

October 9, 2015

The Essentials

Hey travellers! Over the past two weeks, I’ve covered some packing tips and tricks of mine – we’ve gone over how to pack a backpack for extended travel, and what to bring in your carry on. Today, we’re looking at what my “must-haves” are – those essentials I can’t leave home without. Packing Guide Part 3: The…
October 5, 2015

Enter to Win!

Hey readers! We’re a week into the Literally, Katrina book give-away contest and this is a reminder to get your entries in to win! I’m giving away a copy of Giller Prize-winning author Elizabeth Hay’s new novel His Whole Life, a story that stares down tough questions with wit and grace. The winner will be announced on Episode…
October 2, 2015

Carry on

Hi all, Last week, I went over how to pack a backpack for extended travel. Today, we’re going over how to pack my favourite bag – the carry on! Packing Guide Part 2: The Carry On The carry on is your lifesaver – especially if you will be in transit for a long time. International flights,…
September 28, 2015

Episode 2: Poetic Storytelling

Hello listeners! There are lots of exciting things in store for you in Episode 2! We start off with a recap of the Thin Air, the Winnipeg International Writer’s Festival (I hope you got a chance to attend an event this past week!). We also hear from Mike Johnston, member of the Winnipeg Poetry Slam Team about…
September 26, 2015

Book giveaway coming your way!

Hello readers, With a new podcast episode on its way (Monday!), I want to let you in a little not-so-secret-secret – to celebrate the launch of the Literally, Katrina podcast, I’m giving away a book! Exciting! As a thank you to all of you for listening to Episode 1 and subscribing to the podcast, I will…
September 25, 2015

To pack, or not to pack…

Hi all! This week, I got to do a demonstration of how to pack luggage for a typical backpacking trip – which is, surprisingly, my preferred way to travel. I had no idea just how badly I wanted to go on a trip until I had my trusty MEC Supercontinent backpack (the BEST bag ever,…
September 18, 2015

I wonder, I wander

Hello, all! I just finished watching this week’s episode of Amazing Race Canada (hilarious, amazing, I’m in love) and I’m suffering from a major case of the travel bug. There’s nothing like a good backpacking trip with a friend or family member – I’m honestly considering signing up to compete next season. Anyone want to…
September 14, 2015

Episode 1: The Winnipeg International Writer’s Festival

Hello readers and listeners! I am so excited to release the very first episode in the Literally, Katrina podcast series! In today’s episode, I chat with Charlene Diehl, Director of the Winnipeg International Writer’s Festival – Thin Air 2015 – as well as Méira Cook, one of Winnipeg’s own authors who will be speaking at…
September 8, 2015

Off the Beaten Track

Hello readers! A new school year has started, and with new beginnings comes a new blog theme – exciting! As many of you may know, I’ve done a lot of traveling in the past and I have major wanderlust. I’ve picked up a few travel tips and tricks throughout my travels that I’ll be sharing with you…
July 27, 2015

The Dogs by Allan Stratton

Hey there readers, It’s hot and stormy out and there’s nothing better to read poolside (or lakeside!) than a little summer suspense. Check out The Dogs by Allan Stratton, an award-winning Canadian writer who will be in Winnipeg this September for Thin Air 2015, the Winnipeg International Writer’s Festival! I’ll be partnering with the festival this year…