KLA Media & Entertainment
World travel content, professional writing, and more!
Welcome, glad you’re here!
My name is Kim L Austin, I also go by Kima or Kimathy. I’m a luxury travel designer and digital creator who loves inspiring others to explore.
I write, photograph, and film my life experiences while doing research abroad.
I was born and raised in Pasadena, California, USA — The City of Roses. I live and study in San José, Costa Rica and am based in Washington, District of Columbia.
I speak English, hablo español, et je parle français aussie!
Luxury Travel Redefined: Beyond the Aesthetic
As a travel curator and vacation designer, I enjoy making travel plans come to life and seeing my clients’ dreams come true. As soon as you’re ready, I’d love to plan a trip for you! Book a travel chat with me by clicking the button below!
Engage, Contribute, and Create with Purpose
Mission
Provide a creative space, an academic space, and a space for entertainment and collaboration.
Value
Honor diversity of thought, cultures, and global citizenship through art and knowledge-sharing.
Vision
Connect artists, advocates, and high-level change-makers to promote the exchange of ideas and expertise.
KLA Written Works
Explore the KLA Blog and enjoy themes of travel, personal development, and social justice!
Hey travelers! I’m Kima, your personal travel curator.
See my trip highlights below
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Jamaica 2022
A travel agent hooked my friends and I up with an exclusive vacation to this caribbean island. Land We Love!
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Dominican Republic 2022
Embark with me on an all-inclusive luxury spring-break trip to the Dominican Republic!
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United Arab Emirates 2021
July in the United Arab Emirates — Traveling the Middle East in Luxury…
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México 2019
A Summer of Outdoor Adventure and Cultural Discovery. Here are the hidden gems of México you’ve never seen.
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Colombia 2019
My Life Abroad for 6 Months — Studying, exploring, and learning about the African Diaspora in South America.
CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA
Am I visiting a city near you? Let’s get to work! I’m open to collabs.
Shoot me an email to collaborate!
Follow me on social media to keep up with my work and travels.Upcoming Travel
2024
Costa Rica
Colombia
Turks & Caicos
Panamá
Travel History
Kim is bicoastal with homes in both Los Angeles and Washington D.C.
Los Angeles County and DMV travel histories will NOT always listed below due to travel frequency.
March 2024
Medellín, Antioquia
Colombia
South America
May 2024
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Caribbean Islands
America
November 2023
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
North America
November 2023
San José, San José
Costa Rica
Central America
October 2022
Cocoa Beach & Orlando, Florida
United States of America
North America
August 2022
Chicago, Illinois
United States of America
North America
July - August 2022
Montego Bay, Saint James
Jamaica
Caribbean Islands
June - July 2022
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
México
North America
March 2022
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Caribbean Islands
America
December 2021
San Diego, California
United States of America
North America
November 2021
New York, New York
United States of America
North America
July - August 2021
Charlotte, North Carolina
United States of America
North America
July 2021
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Middle East
May 2021
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
United States of America
North America
November 2020
Lompoc & Santa Barbara, California
United States of America
North America
August 2020
Las Vegas, Nevada
United States of America
North America
December 2019
Greensboro & Winston-Salem, North Carolina
United States of America
North America
September 2019
Boston, Massachusetts
United States of America
North America
October 2019
Greensboro, North Carolina
United States of America
North America
August 2019
Denver, Colorado
United States of America
North America
June - July 2019
Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca
México
North America
January - June 2019
Cali - Cartagena - Quibdó
Colombia
South America
November 2018
Greensboro, North Carolina
United States of America
North America
November 2018
Hampton & Suffolk, Virginia
United States of America
North America
May 2018
Oakland, California
United States of America
North America
March 2018
New Orleans, Louisiana
United States of America
North America
March 2018
Greensboro, North Carolina
United States of America
North America
November 2017
New York, New York
United States of America
North America
