about us
Hello! My name is Katie Carbery, founder and owner of travel aboards, located in Scottsdale, AZ!
I’m originally from St. Louis, MO, and moved to the desert with my husband, and 18 year old pup
in October 2020. A change of pace, scenery, and lifestyle was what we were looking for; plus, it’s the
perfect retirement spot for Mickey!
Travel, food…cooking, and hospitality are my greatest passions, and I am happy to share part of myself with you! I come from a family of chefs and restauranteurs, dating back to 1911 when my maternal great-grandparents opened a restaurant in St. Louis. Growing up, my dad owned several restaurants, and I can remember the days I'd stay home from school so I could go to work with him. Bussing tables in second grade was way better than waiting for recess!
the Colosseum, Rome, Italy 🇮🇹
As I got older, I told myself I didn't want to be in the industry because I saw the sides of it that aren’t glamorized on tv shows and movies. I decided I wanted something else, so I went to college where started learning there was much more to see than the city I was born and raised in. I took myself on my first international trip with a travel group: 35 days in Europe! That experience opened my eyes and spoke to my soul. I was hooked!
I knew deep down that I couldn’t graduate without studying abroad, and chose one of
the greatest places in the world: Thailand. Why Thailand? It was the furthest place from St. Louis,
and I had to get out of my comfort zone! Yes, just like nearly every person who studies abroad says:
it changed me, for the better! While there, I studied International Marketing, ate some of the best food
I’ve ever had, traveled throughout the Land of Smiles, and neighboring SE Asian countries.
my first day of school in Cha-am, Thailand 🇹🇭
I graduated college with a BA in Advertising and Marketing Communications, then went on to work in event planning, travel and tourism, sales, and marketing…none of which were right for me. For nearly 10 years I had jobs that weren’t what I wanted, but thought it was what I was supposed to do. I then realized what I’m supposed to do is listen to myself, not others or society. I put my ego aside, and went back to the restaurant business where I found that working in hospitality was where I belonged.
At that point I was married, and even though I knew I was on the right path, I also knew I needed to stretch my wings and fly. My husband and I decided that getting out of St. Louis was what we both needed, and after one visit to AZ I knew this is where I wanted to be. We moved from the nest, and shortly after I had the idea for travel aboards.
My intention is to make charcuterie different, break the rules, if you will.
Since I missed travel so much due to COVID, I thought I couldn’t be the only one.
I figured, if you can’t get to the destination, I'll bring a taste to your fingertips!
I was also set on wanting to bring people together, and I knew the best way to do that was through food.
Since launching, I’ve expanded from countries to domestic cities, and boards to cups to tables!
I’ve also added options in case you don’t have a destination in mind:
staycations (meat + cheese + veggie), a favorites theme, holidays, and special occasions!
I've traveled to 17 countries and 18 states within the US, and am looking forward to exploring more of the Southwest and West Coast! I have an eye for design and presentation, I believe that eating with multiple senses is an experience unlike any other, and I follow the seasons to provide the most nutrition and flavor. My values are integrated in everything that I do, I aim to support local/small business as much as I can, and will do my best to accommodate dietary restrictions or preferences. I look forward to working with you, and hope to satisfy all of your senses with charcuterie!
