Katy sold all she owned, filled a backpack and booked a one-way ticket to south east Asia and never looked back.
The acclaimed travel blogger's experiences inspired her to pen 'The Lonely Hearts Travel Club' series and saw her labelled the 'Backpacking Bridget Jones' by the global media.
When she's not globe-trotting, writing about her adventures and telling anyone who'll listen to grab life by the horns, Katy loves catching up with her family and friends and convincing herself that her cake addiction isn't out of control - just yet.
You can find out more about Katy, her writing and her travels on her blog www.notwedordead.com or via social media @notwedordead