7-Day Itinerary for Madeira (2025 Guide)
There are tons of Madeira itineraries online, but few were actually written by a local. As a Portuguese citizen who’s been in love with the island for over a decade, I’ll share my favorite spots with you in this 7-day itinerary. We’ll dive right into the itinerary but, first, let’s see where Madeira is located, […]
Paris Named World’s Most Liveable City in 2025
For the first time ever, Paris has been named the most liveable city in the world by Monocle magazine. The British publication’s annual Quality of Life Survey ranks cities based on how well they perform in areas such as housing, safety, health, culture, business, and overall quality of everyday life. This year’s result crowns a […]
The Best Sunglasses for Travel + Must Have Accessories » Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
Looking for the best sunglasses for travel? Here are our faves, including some game-changer accessories. When you travel, you should avoid bringing your nicest sunglasses. Early on, I didn’t heed the warnings and ended up dropping my favorite pair. RIP. Now, I have a pair that stays safely nestled in our car and another to […]
Top Romantic Experiences in Paris
I recently shared an article about top romantic experiences in Paris, for Bonjour Paris. Here are my top choices. Read more of my articles about new hotels and restaurants, local fashion, and life in Paris in Bonjour Paris. There exist an infinite number of reasons why Paris is considered the City of Love. With its […]
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. […]