Beside the Mediterranean

About mE

Welcome to my corner of the internet! My name is Katie, and I created Beside the Mediterranean as a space to share the photographs I take while traveling to different destinations along the Mediterranean.

As soon as I turned 18, I began exploring the Mediterranean coast, and I’m still completely in awe of the stunning cities, towns, and villages that line the sea. Whether by the water or in the mountains, the landscapes here truly are so beautiful.

During my studies, I had the chance to spend even more time in the region while attending university classes as part of my French and Spanish studies. Along the way, I was lucky enough to meet my partner and to make many wonderful friends from the region, who I still hold dear today. They’ve enriched my life enormously and given me an even deeper connection to the culture.

One thing I have always loved about the region is the slower pace of life: waking up and going to bed late, taking time to rest, to eat, and to simply enjoy the day. And then, of course, there’s the food. As a vegan of over twelve years, I’m also passionate about showing that many of the best Mediterranean dishes are naturally plant-based, or can easily be adapted. You’ll definitely see posts here about traveling and eating in the Med as a vegan.

Although I love photographing just about everything, landscapes are my greatest passion. Travel and photography go hand in hand for me, and with the huge number of photos I take, it felt natural to create a place to share them—so here we are. As a language graduate, I also share my content in French and Spanish. I definitely don't speak perfectly, so please be nice!

Thank you for being here—I hope you enjoy my photos and recommendations. And a special thank you to my loved ones at home and away, who always support me and often spoil me with holidays and invitations to my favourite destinations.