What’s it really like to travel to Madagascar? (It’s pretty wild!)
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! If you’re looking to travel to Madagascar, boy, are you in for an adventure! Madagascar is one of the most unforgettable places I’ve ever visited. If you want to see […]
25 Best Travel Apps for 2026: The Apps We Actually Use
We reviewed every recommendation and added new apps for AI trip planning, eSIMs, flight tracking, budgeting, and travel safety. After travelling to more than 130 countries, we have used travel apps for everything from finding a last-minute room and navigating a city offline to translating menus, tracking flights and staying connected without paying ridiculous roaming […]
How Small Group Travel Strengthened One Couple’s Relationship
Our first date was a rainy stroll through the familiar woods of our shared Vancouver suburb. Just three weeks later, we were hiking together along the sun-drenched coast of France. When Colin and I connected on a dating app in spring 2024, I was about to leave for a month in Nice — a solo […]
What’s On in Paris – May 2026 ⋆ Secrets of Paris
May 1st (Fête du Travail- Labor Day), May 8th (Fête de la Victoire de 1945, V-Day), May 14th (Ascension) and May 25th (Pentecost Monday) are official “bank holidays” in France. Aside from some smaller restaurants and shops, most places will be open as usual except on May 1st, when most museums and stores are closed. April […]
Two Fractional Shares in Paris Just Opened
by Paris Perfect Last Updated: June 3rd, 2026 | Published: May 20th, 2026 CONTI 1 bedroom | 2 bathrooms Imagine opening your own French doors to the sights and sounds of Rue Saint-Dominique, one of the most beloved streets in the 7th arrondissement. At Conti, the best of daily Parisian living is right at your doorstep, […]
Why we fall for the ‘I could live here’ travel trap
44 Rather than restlessly relocating in search of a new lifestyle, Anita Isalska makes a case for taking the most enlightened parts of other lifestyles back home with us. As I wander through the botanic gardens in Brisbane, sunlight dapples the ground. Even in the shade of the fig trees, it’s deliciously warm. I’m mere […]
Paris Through My Lens: In Full Bloom
Paris je t’aime I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to […]
AK Monthly Recap: February 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! This month was intended to be a quiet February at home — and for the most part, that was what it was. A nice, low-key period to build my energy […]
From Stonewall to Shinjuku: Historic LGBTQ+ Neighbourhoods
Written in collaboration by Madi Wong and Sam Hopkins. When travellers from every corner of the globe flock to legendary spots like Tokyo’s buzzing Shinjuku Ni-chōme and the revolutionary streets of New York’s Greenwich Village, they aren’t just looking for a picturesque photo op. These legendary locations are examples of vibrant, living libraries, overflowing with […]
Planning Ahead for European Museum Night
The 22nd annual Nuit Européenne des Musées (European Museum Night) takes place on Saturday, May 23rd, offering free evening access to museums across Paris and Europe. Some venues require reservations, while others offer open visits with potential long wait times. Here are Heather’s tips and recommendations for making the most of the evening. What to […]