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 […]
Inside Montrachet: A Paris Apartment Perfect for Longer Stays
by Paris Perfect Published: September 25th, 2026 Some Paris apartments make you want to settle in and stay longer from the moment you walk through the door. Montrachet is one of them! When Madelyn recently stopped by, what struck her most was just how beautifully designed it was for extended stays. Overlooking a peaceful courtyard, […]
I’ve seen Nepal recover from disaster before. Here’s what comes next.
17 Yalamber has been working in tourism in Nepal for over 15 years. Eleven years ago he experienced a 7.8-magnitude earthquake firsthand as a tour guide. Since late last month, he’s been leading the Intrepid Nepal team through its response to the flash floods that devastated regions around the Nepal-Tibet border. This is what he […]
Paris Metro Etiquette: 16 Unwritten Rules Tourists Should Know
If you don’t have a subway where you live or simply don’t use public transportation, how are you supposed to know the unwritten rules of the Paris Metro? As a Parisian, I see visitors accidentally break them all the time: blocking the left side of an escalator, stopping right in front of the Metro doors, […]