
A big life update: join me in the Arctic
Sharing is caring! lotI’ve made it no secret; over the years, I’ve become obsessed with polar travel. In fact, I’ve become so obsessed that I am now an expedition guide, spending roughly half the year at sea in Antarctica and the Arctic. And I’m not slowing down anytime soon. I’ve already started a three-month season […]

28+ Paris Gift Ideas They’ll Actually Love
#13 Paris’ Coffee Table Books → This is the one I gifted my mother in law a couple of years ago Coffee table books are always a pleasure to give and receive. They look beautiful on display, but the real magic is in the photos — they bring back memories or build anticipation for a […]

The Problem with Alsace Christmas Markets 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 want to experience the best Christmas markets in France, there should be one destination at the top of your itinerary: Alsace. This German-flavored region in northeast France is […]

21 Best Places to Visit in December in the USA (2025 Edition)
We’ll never forget the first time we visited New York City in December. We’d seen it in movies, but standing there, seeing the Rockefeller Center tree all lit up for the first time, with skaters below and festive music in the air… it was pure magic. But December travel isn’t just about snow and Santa. […]

Shawnté Salabert’s Gear Abby Podcast Is Blowing Up – Adventure Journal
You will not be surprised to discover that Shawnté Salabert’s Gear Abby podcast can be heard wherever you hear podcasts. For more visual Salabert updates, head to @shawntesalabert. Get host Stephen Casimiro’s newsletter at desert-projects.com. Subscribe to our beautiful printed quarterly, whose stories are only found in print. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram […]

10 Magical European Christmas Markets to Visit This Winter
When December hits Central Europe, days shorten and temperatures drop, but Christmas markets begin to pop up everywhere, from big cities to small towns. City squares are transformed into a Christmas fairy-tale world of lights, roasted chestnuts, and incense. Although there are similarities across markets, each one has its own feel and its own specialties. […]

Best Way to Get from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel
This post is sponsored by Paris City Vision Mont Saint-Michel is one of France’s most iconic and enchanting landmarks. Rising dramatically from the sea on a rocky islet off the coast of Normandy, this medieval Abbey has inspired visitors for centuries with its fairytale-like silhouette and rich history. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Mont Saint-Michel […]

Secrets of Paris Community Update: November 10, 2025
In This Update: * American Library Book Award Ceremony * Cara Black, Researching Her Latest Book in Paris * Another Member’s Novel and Our Arizona Connection * Member Meetup at the Café des Arts * Notre Dame Tour with Jean-Manuel * Hit & Miss Meal at Deux Colombes * Adorable Pop-Up Shop Near Notre Dame […]

5 Autumn Walks in Paris That Feel Like Paintings
by Paris Perfect Published: October 10th, 2025 Autumn is one of the loveliest seasons for strolling in Paris, when golden leaves and soft sunlight seem to turn each walk into a small work of art. It truly is the time of the year to slow down, take a detour and follow your inner flâneur or […]

Paris Through My Lens: Merci pour les souvenirs
I created my Birmingham Daily Photo Blog in June 2008, after following Eric Tenin’s Paris Daily Photo ( pictured on the bottom right). Six months later, after my second trip to Paris, Paris Through My Lens. was born. Since that time I have visited Paris a total of 17 times and posted a photo of […]