What to Do in Paris in October 2025
October in Paris means crisp air, golden leaves, and nonstop festivals. From grape harvest parades in Montmartre to spooky nights at Disneyland and fountain shows at Versailles, there’s something new every week. Use the list below to find quick one-day events or longer festivals, then grab a scarf, hop on the Métro, and enjoy Paris […]
Best Christmas Market in France?
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 for an unusual Christmas market that will surprise you, delight you, and make you feel like a kid again — you’ll fall in love with the Ribeauvillé […]
Forever Love – Love in the City of Light
On the occasion of Valentine’s Day, not that love needs an occasion, I’m sharing a few favorite images from a recent photoshoot by the talented photographer Anastasia Abramova-Guendel. While it may have been a rainy evening in Paris, these images very well depict so much that I love about my adopted home and my amore. […]
Is Egypt Safe To Travel? A Realistic Guide for 2026
Let’s get right to the big question: Is Egypt safe to travel? For the traveler that informed and prepared, the answer is yes, and it is an incredibly rewarding destination. We’ve explored the country ourselves multiple times and can tell you that standing before the Pyramids of Giza or wandering through the temples of Luxor […]
18 Must-See Free Museums in Paris (Local Favorites + Hidden Gems)
Free museums in Paris — sounds too good to be true, right? But it’s real. Paris has a surprising number of museums that are completely free to visit year-round, plus many more that open their doors for free once a month. And no, this isn’t clickbait — you can genuinely see some of the world’s […]
How Jay Carson Went From Terrified Student to Executive Director of the Country’s Top Outdoor Survival School – Adventure Journal
In this conversation, Jay Carson, the executive director of the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS), shares his transformative journey from being a city dweller to embracing the wilderness. He discusses the profound impact of survival training on his life, emphasizing the importance of discomfort, resilience, and reconnecting with nature. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates how […]
Seine Islands in Paris | World In Paris
Ile Aux Cygnes Ile aux Cygnes is Paris’s man-made island, located near the Eiffel Tower. Named the “Island of Swans,” it was created in 1827 and is famous for hosting one of the seven replicas of the Statue of Liberty in Paris, located at the island’s western end. Located in the 16th Arrondissement, this Paris […]
Tips for First Time Travellers: The G Adventures Way
Your bag is packed, your passport is in hand, and the world is waiting on the other side of your front door. The thrill is real, but so are the butterflies. Feeling a mix of excitement and nerves before your first big adventure is completely normal. That’s where G Adventures comes in. Our small-group tours […]
Trusted Paris Tour Guides ⋆ Secrets of Paris
Some of the longtime Secrets of Paris readers might remember that I was a tour guide for almost 15 years, working the first few years for the big international tour companies (EF Tours, Backroads, Context Tours), before creating my own private Secrets of Paris private tours in 2005. Although I stopped giving tours in 2017, […]
Empowering Women Through Exploring the Wild Together
Empowering women’s participation in conservation travel uplifts communities and transforms lives. Did you know the average U.S. traveler is a 47-year-old woman? Women have an outsized influence in the travel industry: They represent 57.1% of all travelers in the United States, make nearly 85% of all travel decisions and make up the lion’s share of the […]