10 of the Best Local Festivals in France
Wherever you travel, festivals are often the best way to get a first-hand experience of the local culture. They bring life and color, music and tantalizing smells to otherwise quiet streets, and lend you the opportunity to share in an event that is marked on the locals’ calendars months in advance. Stumbling across the best […]
It’s Apple Season! – Fresh Off The Grid
It’s 🍎🍏🍎 Season! Hello friend! Who is excited for apple season? 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♂️ Sure, you can find the big-name apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, and Pink Lady year-round, but October is when the fun ones show up! We’re talking about the spunky varieties like Winesap, Gravenstein, and Ashmead’s Kernel. Inspired by our recent camping trip along the […]
What to Do in Paris in July 2025
Here are two handy lists: One-Day or Weekend Events (quick, special happenings) and All-July-Long Fun (activities that last most or all of the month). Everything is written in friendly, easy English so even a 12-year-old can plan a great Paris summer! ONE-DAY OR WEEKEND EVENTS 6 July — Carnaval Tropical de Paris, Champs-Élysées Champs-Élysées […]
15 new ways to get closer to nature in 2026
Drift down jungle rivers, wander through UNESCO biospheres and follow trails where wildlife roams free on these new Intrepid trips and experiences for 2026. Here’s to the journeys where nature feels larger than life, cosmic, out-of-this-world even. The ones where summits rise above the mist, waterfalls come at you full tilt, stars feel impossibly close […]
7 Best Places to Stay in Gran Canaria
Searching for the best places to stay in Gran Canaria? As one of the most popular places to visit in the Canary Islands, it offers a mix of sandy beaches, lush mountain landscapes, exciting holiday resorts, and unique cultural attractions. But before you can experience what the island has to offer, you need to decide […]
5 Easy & Reliable Options
Wondering how to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to the center of Paris? You’ve come to the right place. As a Paris local who travels often, I’ve made this journey more times than I can count — and I’ve learned exactly what works best (and what doesn’t). In this guide, I’ll walk you […]
Amangiri Review – Most Luxurious Hotel in USA » Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
Was it worth the Price? This is not your average hotel stay. It’s a bucket list destination in itself, at least for us, who are not the Kardashians or the Zuckerbergs of the world. Whether it’s worth the spend depends solely on you. I saw photos of it years ago and knew I would want […]
In defense of the bold and fearless weka: New Zealand’s most unruly bird
Sharing is caring! I can still remember the first time I saw a weka here in New Zealand. Traveling around the South Island, I was staying in a cute cabin in the forest on the West Coast. On a humid, warm day, I left the doors open, hoping for a breeze. First rookie mistake, guys: […]
Maddy’s Perfect Homemade Granola Recipe
by Paris Perfect Last Updated: August 29th, 2025 | Published: August 21st, 2025 When my daughter first introduced me to Purely Elizabeth’s granola, I was instantly hooked. With its blend of oats, quinoa, amaranth (a seed I had never even heard of before), nuts and berries, it was wholesome, crunchy and delicious. But here in Paris, […]
My Worst Travel Moments of 2025
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! You need to take the bad with the good! Every year, I share my worst travel moments of the year because I think it’s important to be realistic when you […]