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 […]
Before & After at Cassis – Creating a Dream Paris Pied-à-Terre
by Paris Perfect Last Updated: September 12th, 2025 | Published: September 11th, 2025 Welcome to the beautiful Cassis apartment in Paris! When Madelyn first opened the door to the apartment that would become Cassis, the sunlight streaming through its tall windows made her pause – she knew this was something special. Set along a quiet street […]
7 Pieces of Camping Gear to Help Take the Stress out of Thanksgiving
We’ve enjoyed hosting “Campsgiving” at the campsite for a few times over the years, but this fall looks a little different for us. With two kids under three and Thanksgiving landing pretty late this year, our outdoor cooking season is basically wrapped up. We’re cheering on everyone doing a true Campsgiving, but we’ll be at […]
Paris Through My Lens: Pétanque dans le jardin
I have loved photographing the pétanque players in Paris since I discovered them at Luxembourg Gardens in 2009. Since then, I always seek them out. They kindly allow me to photograph them as they play. I”ve photographed some of these men many times over the years. Source link
45+ of the best Black Friday deals on 2026 Intrepid trips
It’s that time of year! We’re celebrating all the great moments we’ve had on the road in 2025 with a HUGE Black Friday Sale with prices dropped up to 20%* on hundreds of trips departing in 2026. While we can’t possibly run through all the deals – go have a search if you’ve got a […]
12 Iconic French Revolution Paintings You Need to Know (2025)
The French Revolution needs no introduction. It is one of the most iconic events in the world, not just in restructuring politics in Europe but also in shaping the art scene, and that’s why I’m sharing these French Revolution paintings with you today. When we think of the French Revolution, we don’t just think of how […]