
AK Monthly Recap: May 2026
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! I absolutely love May — it is the best month of the year in Prague, in my opinion, and it’s one of the best months to travel in Europe as […]

15 of the Most Beautiful Hiking Trails in the US
In celebration of National Trails Day (June 6), there’s no better time to lace up your boots and discover some of America’s most spectacular hiking trails. From rugged mountain paths and dramatic canyon routes to coastal walks and forested escapes, the United States is home to an incredible variety of landscapes and national parks just […]

A trek in Pakistan’s Karakoram Mountains that’s changing lives
17 In Pakistan’s Karakoram mountains, a new hiking route is helping to break down barriers and promote sustainable livelihoods. It’s been a while since I’ve picked up a cricket bat. But I’m high up in the snow-capped mountains of northern Pakistan, with no phone reception or other distractions aside from the surreal panorama of rugged peaks and oozing glaciers surrounding […]

7 Best Things to Do in Port Angeles WA » Local Adventurer » Travel Adventures in Las Vegas + World Wide
7 Best Things to Do in Port Angeles Wa 1. Olympic National Park → 3002 Mt Angeles Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98362, map Olympic National Park is a diverse national park with the moody PNW coast, rainforests, lakes, and mountains. It gives you year round access to the outdoors and transports you to another world. […]

How to Attend the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling : Insider Tips!
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! It’s the last Monday in May on Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire, England, and I’m standing on a frighteningly steep slope, ready to watch 25 daredevils hurl themselves down after a […]

18-to-Thirtysomethings travel diaries: Ritesh’s 200+ days around the world
From leaving behind full-time office life in Sydney to spending more than 200 days exploring the world, Ritesh’s (@ritto94) journey is all about adventure, connection, and saying yes to new experiences. After booking his first 18-to-Thirtysomethings tour at 30 years old, he quickly realised group travel offered far more than just convenience — it gave […]

How to visit Europe without making overtourism worse
92 As Europe braces for another influx of tourists this summer, the guides behind Intrepid’s new Uncommon Day Trips in Barcelona, Venice and Paris explain why, rather than turning away from the hotspots, we should rethink how we explore them instead. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder in long, slow-moving queues. Narrow streets choked with headset-wearing cruise passengers. A […]

What NOT to Do in Uzbekistan (Common Mistakes to Avoid!)
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! Uzbekistan is a fascinating country, filled with Silk Road history, stunning turquoise mosaics, and some of the best souvenir shopping I’ve ever experienced. I enjoyed my solo trip to Uzbekistan, […]

10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites you can explore on tour
Across the globe, there are now 1,248 sites (as of July 2025) recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) for their outstanding value to humanity. Receiving World Heritage Site status means a place is considered culturally and/or naturally significant enough to deserve protection for future generations. It’s therefore a natural starting […]

Meet Intrepid’s local family leader in Borneo
8 Intrepid leader Ben Duncan Angee shares animated anecdotes from 30 years of guiding to celebrate the launch of a new Premium Family trip in Borneo. You never quite know the true size of a lesser adjutant – Borneo’s giant bare-necked stork, whose wingspan reaches up to two metres (seven feet) – until one poops […]