Where to go in 2025 for sun lovers
Don’t want the sun to set on your adventures? With this round-up, it won’t have to. Seasons? Never heard of ’em. With this list of sunny spots for every month of the year ahead, you won’t have to worry about summer feeling too far away ever again. January Kick things off in Cambodia. January […]
14 Must Visit Barcelona cocktail bars (2025)
Finding the best Barcelona cocktail bars was always at the top of my priority list when friends came to visit me while living in the city. Don’t get me wrong, there was nothing I loved more than drinking a can of cold €1 Estrella with my colleagues on the beach after work. Or even, going […]
The Best Carry On Luggage 2025 + How to Pick the Right Suitcase for You
4. Samsonite SXK Spinner Underseater – Best Underseater ($251.99) → Samsonite is a trusted brand among travelers who use high-quality travel bags. They’ve been making suitcases since 1910. They also own Tumi, another brand known for high-end, quality suitcases. I’m 4’11, so even average carry-ons look gigantic next to me, and there was a period […]
Where to Stay in Paris: A Local’s Best Picks
#2 Louvre / Palais Royal (1st arr.) Louvre and Palais Royal are about as central as it gets — and they feel unmistakably classic. This is the Paris of Haussmann façades, arcades, manicured gardens, and elegant cafés. From here, you can walk to the Louvre, the Tuileries, the Seine, Opéra, covered passages like Galerie Vivienne, […]
10 incredible moments from three months at sea in the Arctic
Sharing is caring! Often, I find myself reflecting on my love for the sea. I don’t know where it came from. I didn’t grow up near the ocean, nor am I much of a beach bum. Laying around in a swimsuit, like, in front of people all day doing nothing? And how annoying is sand? […]
What’s it like to travel to Curaçao?
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! We ended up in Curaçao on a whim — and it ended up being one of our favorite islands in the Caribbean. Between an incredibly cool capital city, some of […]
Six Videos from the Secrets of Paris Community Archive ⋆ Secrets of Paris
The videos below are normally available only to members of the Secrets of Paris Community. For a limited time, we’re making a small selection from the member video archive public. They reflect the range of content we publish for members: expert interviews, practical guidance, and on-the-ground reporting in Paris. Uncovering the Secrets of the Louvre […]
The Best French Food: 29 Traditional Dishes You Absolutely Cannot Miss
We have eaten our way across France, from the bustling bistros of Paris to tiny, family-run auberges in the countryside, and we’ve learned one simple truth: French cuisine is more than just food. It’s a language of its own, a way of life woven into the fabric of every village, city, and home. It’s the […]
Before & After at the Stunning Les Vignes on Rue Cler
Les Vignes – a truly remarkable Paris apartment remodel in the 7th arrondissement! There are certain Paris streets that feel like home the moment you arrive, and for us, Rue Cler is at the very top of that list. It’s a neighborhood deeply woven into the story of Paris Perfect itself. Founders Madelyn and Philippe […]
Now Is The Time for Us… – Adventure Journal
Look, there’s no way to find a silver lining in the recent developments in this land of ours. The dumpster fire burning in DC is affecting the real world, most recently in the firing of thousands of people who keep public lands accessible. As AJ contributor and wildfire expert Amanda Monthei noted on Instagram: “Trail […]