Champagne Day Trip from Paris: Is It Worth It?
Can you really spend a whole day drinking Champagne, exploring historic cellars, and discovering small French producers without worrying about transportation or organizing anything yourself? Well, that’s exactly what Laurent and I did on our recent Champagne day trip from Paris. We visited four different places, enjoyed eight Champagne tastings, and learned more about Champagne […]
How to Visit Chicago in Spring
Ernest Hemingway once wrote in his book, A Moveable Feast, “When the spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest.” People often assume that this quote is about Heminway’s time in Paris, while others assume he is reflecting on the happy times at his home outside of Chicago […]
What it means to travel with a B Corp
40 Intrepid just recertified as a B Corp – this time under new, more rigorous criteria. But what does a certification that involves policies, processes and whole lot of (recycled) paperwork actually look like when you’re travelling on an Intrepid trip? Follow Kylie through Vietnam to find out. Intrepid first became a B Corp in […]
Best eSIM for Croatia in 2026 (Top Recommendations)
Adventurous Kate contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks! Yes, you need an eSIM for Croatia — even though it seems like everywhere has wifi! From cafes in Split to apartments in the hills of Dubrovnik, it seems like […]
12 new offbeat adventures to inspire your travels in 2027
24 Swerve the obvious and discover the unusual with these unorthodox adventures, from remote hiking trails in Georgia’s Caucasus to an alternative island escape on Sumba. If you’re a firm believer that ‘not until we are lost, do we begin to understand ourselves’, as cabin-loving Existentialist Henry David Thoreau once mused, you’ll likely love these […]
Paris Protests: What’s Really Happening and What Tourists Need to Know
“They’re just thugs” I’ve seen plenty of comments blaming people from the banlieues, immigrants and their children. And here again, I think it’s worth resisting the easy answer. You can condemn someone for smashing a shop window. I sure do. And you can still ask why on earth they are doing it. Those two things […]
A year of adventure awaits: 27 totally new Intrepid trips for 2027
16 From epic expeditions and offbeat adventures to comfortable trips that are closer to home, Intrepid’s new offering for 2027 spans mountain trails, island escapes and cultural wonders. It’s that time of year again – when travel lovers look ahead and start dreaming and scheming another adventure or 12. With over 50 new Intrepid trips […]
AK Monthly Recap: August-September 2026
Adventurous Kate contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks! Are you ready for a BIG monthly recap? Because it doesn’t get any bigger than this. My dear readers, I visited my 100th country. Botswana. I’ve been working toward this […]
Before & After at Calvados – A Guest Favorite Gets a Brilliant New Design
When an apartment is already a guest favorite, why change it? That was the question with Calvados, one of our much-loved vacation rentals in the 7th arrondissement. Guests already adored its beautiful light, balcony and fantastic location near the Eiffel Tower. But after decades of experience remodeling apartments in Paris, Madelyn saw an opportunity to […]
How to make the most of time in a hub city rather than merely passing through
13 Most grand adventures start with a city – but so many of us rush straight through. Here’s how to maximise your time by adding an all-action Urban Adventures experience to help you explore Tokyo after dark and Hanoi’s street-food scene. On my last big trip – six weeks around Thailand and Cambodia back in […]