Before & After … Again! Saumur’s Parisian Makeover
by Paris Perfect Published: July 31st, 2025 It’s not often that we get to share a before-and-after story twice. But every now and then, inspiration strikes again! That’s just what happened with the charming Saumur apartment, a studio with a beautiful balcony overlooking the Rue Cler market street. Our guests have always loved its clever […]
14 Best Hikes in Jasper National Park – Alberta Canada
Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning an incredible 11,000 square kilometres (4,200 sq miles). It boasts some of the most awe-inspiring hikes for every skill level. With its shimmering glacial lakes, massive glaciers, and abundant wildlife, Jasper is a hiker’s paradise. But you don’t have to venture deep […]
Paris Through My Lens: A Slice of Paris
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 […]
Former Top Outside Editor Launches Public Lands Media Watchdog – Adventure Journal
RE:PUBLIC founder Chris Keyes. Courtesy RE:PUBLIC The American people own 640 million acres of public land, held by the federal government and administered primarily by just five agencies, the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service. This land comprises a whopping 28 percent of America’s […]
32 Delectable Desserts in Paris You Need to Try (2026)
Life is short, so eating the best desserts in Paris is something you should do when visiting the city of love. When visiting Paris, you’ll likely pass a quaint bakery, a local patisserie, or a cafe that’s filled with the smell of freshly baked French classics. There are so many places to enjoy desserts in […]
Tapestry of Unity: GX Jordan Mural Unveiled in Amman
On the Kalha Stairs in Amman, Jordan, a new mural stands as a vibrant reminder of what happens when bold ideas and local creativity come together. Unveiled on World Tourism Day (September 27) in 2025, this artwork marks a powerful continuation of the GX Jordan vision, one that celebrates connection, collaboration, and community. Created by […]
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 […]