How a Mexico Small Group Tour Led to a Seven-Year Friendship
In 2019, I was 28-years-old, freshly out of a six-year relationship and desperate to do something drastic. Some people cut their hair – I however – booked a trip to Mexico. At the time, I was living in The Forest of Dean, a small place in the UK that suddenly felt like it had shrunk […]
Secrets of Paris Community Update: June 19, 2026 ⋆ Secrets of Paris
This month’s update is filled with museum visits, from Freemasons and medical history to Madame de Sévigné, Lafayette, and Hilma af Klint, along with a few new discoveries around Paris. I’ve also included an important reminder on Navigo passes at the airport and a video visit of three new street art projects across the city, […]
Before & After at Les Pierres Dorées – A Paris Apartment with a Golden View
The perfect apartment reveal – the Les Pierres Dorées in the 7th arrondissement! On one of Madelyn’s first visits to the apartment that would become Les Pierres Dorées, she stepped out onto the long balcony and immediately saw what made this property so special. The balcony ran along the double living room and spacious main […]
Authentic cultural experiences across India, steered by locals
12 India’s most memorable moments are often found away from the major landmarks. Here’s how to connect with the country through its food, traditions and local people. The very mention of India brings the usual images to mind: the Taj Mahal, busy streets, Bollywood, spirituality – including the saffron-swathed, ash-smeared sadhu holy men of the […]
Paris Through My Lens: Chateau Vincennes
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 […]
What’s it really like to travel to Madagascar? (It’s pretty wild!)
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’re looking to travel to Madagascar, boy, are you in for an adventure! Madagascar is one of the most unforgettable places I’ve ever visited. If you want to see […]
25 Best Travel Apps for 2026: The Apps We Actually Use
We reviewed every recommendation and added new apps for AI trip planning, eSIMs, flight tracking, budgeting, and travel safety. After travelling to more than 130 countries, we have used travel apps for everything from finding a last-minute room and navigating a city offline to translating menus, tracking flights and staying connected without paying ridiculous roaming […]
How Small Group Travel Strengthened One Couple’s Relationship
Our first date was a rainy stroll through the familiar woods of our shared Vancouver suburb. Just three weeks later, we were hiking together along the sun-drenched coast of France. When Colin and I connected on a dating app in spring 2024, I was about to leave for a month in Nice — a solo […]
What’s On in Paris – May 2026 ⋆ Secrets of Paris
May 1st (Fête du Travail- Labor Day), May 8th (Fête de la Victoire de 1945, V-Day), May 14th (Ascension) and May 25th (Pentecost Monday) are official “bank holidays” in France. Aside from some smaller restaurants and shops, most places will be open as usual except on May 1st, when most museums and stores are closed. April […]
Two Fractional Shares in Paris Just Opened
by Paris Perfect Last Updated: June 3rd, 2026 | Published: May 20th, 2026 CONTI 1 bedroom | 2 bathrooms Imagine opening your own French doors to the sights and sounds of Rue Saint-Dominique, one of the most beloved streets in the 7th arrondissement. At Conti, the best of daily Parisian living is right at your doorstep, […]