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 […]