With a lifelong passion for travel, rooted in early experiences of isolation in a small town and a family trip to Jamaica, learn more about my evolution from someone afraid to wander out alone to a brave solo world traveler. After a transformative trip to Corsica, I embraced solo travel, learning to navigate and connect with others even while alone. I share practical tips for safe and enjoyable solo journeys, encouraging others to explore.
Author: Katrina DelaSelva
Creative, community-centerer, adventurer, and process lover extraordinaire, that’s me! This blog used to be about my day job, in technical writing, training, and project management, but the older I get, the less I care about that life. In the last 7 or 8 years, my pottery hobby has blossomed into future dreams of making my own pottery school. In Spain. I want my pottery school in Spain!! But for now I explore the lush landscapes of my home, Florida; I love the beaches, fresh-water springs, mangrove jungles, and coastal keys—for swimming, walking, canoeing, or whatever. I'm a weekend potter, specializing in wheel-thrown, cobalt-painted functional pieces (bowls, plates, vases, cups). I love to bake and cook. I play several instruments (piano, a little guitar, ukulele, accordion, bamboo flute, xylophone). And I love to travel—whenever and wherever possible. I am inspired by human connection while living and breathing creativity.
Application to an Italian Sabbatical
Recently, Airbnb has been advertising a job that I desperately want: a three-month volunteering stint hosting Airbnb experiences in Grottole, Matera, Italy. Today, on the last day that applications are accepted, I applied. And holy mother of gods, I want this so bad! What’s your story and why are you ready to move to Grottole…
