Guest Contributor Katie McDonald

Katie McDonald is a Navy spouse and writer with a passion for storytelling and travel. After teaching English for 5 years, Katie now spends her time writing about her travels, life as a military spouse, and the books she's reading. She shares her travel recaps and reviews on her blog, Katie Reads.

Tokyo skyline at night with illuminated buildings and Rainbow Bridge in the distance.

5-Day Tokyo Itinerary: What to See, Eat, and Experience

Tokyo blends centuries of history with one of the most dynamic cityscapes in the world. In this detailed 5-day itinerary, guest contributor and Navy spouse Katie McDonald shares her firsthand recommendations for making the most of your time in Japan’s capital. You could dedicate an entire trip to Tokyo alone, …

Experience Guam: A Pacific Island Paradise for Military Travelers

If you’ve never been to Guam, a tropical island in the western Pacific Ocean, it’s time to discover what you’ve been missing! Learn all about it from guest contributor and Navy spouse Katie McDonald, who is stationed at Naval Base Guam, Before moving here, I would have struggled to find …