Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning an incredible 11,000 square kilometres (4,200 sq miles). It boasts some of the most awe-inspiring hikes for every skill level. With its shimmering glacial lakes, massive glaciers, and abundant wildlife, Jasper is a hiker’s paradise. But you don’t have to venture deep […]

RE:PUBLIC founder Chris Keyes. Courtesy RE:PUBLIC The American people own 640 million acres of public land, held by the federal government and administered primarily by just five agencies, the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service. This land comprises a whopping 28 percent of America’s […]

On the Kalha Stairs in Amman, Jordan, a new mural stands as a vibrant reminder of what happens when bold ideas and local creativity come together. Unveiled on World Tourism Day (September 27) in 2025, this artwork marks a powerful continuation of the GX Jordan vision, one that celebrates connection, collaboration, and community. Created by […]

It’s 🍎🍏🍎 Season! Hello friend! Who is excited for apple season? 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♂️ Sure, you can find the big-name apples like Honeycrisp, Gala, and Pink Lady year-round, but October is when the fun ones show up! We’re talking about the spunky varieties like Winesap, Gravenstein, and Ashmead’s Kernel.  Inspired by our recent camping trip along the […]

Drift down jungle rivers, wander through UNESCO biospheres and follow trails where wildlife roams free on these new Intrepid trips and experiences for 2026.  Here’s to the journeys where nature feels larger than life, cosmic, out-of-this-world even. The ones where summits rise above the mist, waterfalls come at you full tilt, stars feel impossibly close […]

Searching for the best places to stay in Gran Canaria? As one of the most popular places to visit in the Canary Islands, it offers a mix of sandy beaches, lush mountain landscapes, exciting holiday resorts, and unique cultural attractions. But before you can experience what the island has to offer, you need to decide […]

Was it worth the Price? This is not your average hotel stay. It’s a bucket list destination in itself, at least for us, who are not the Kardashians or the Zuckerbergs of the world. Whether it’s worth the spend depends solely on you. I saw photos of it years ago and knew I would want […]

Sharing is caring! I can still remember the first time I saw a weka here in New Zealand. Traveling around the South Island, I was staying in a cute cabin in the forest on the West Coast. On a humid, warm day, I left the doors open, hoping for a breeze. First rookie mistake, guys: […]

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! You need to take the bad with the good! Every year, I share my worst travel moments of the year because I think it’s important to be realistic when you […]

For us, a trip to Hamilton is like coming home. Dave’s dad was born and raised in Hamilton, and he spent much of his childhood visiting family in the city. We’ve seen “The Hammer” transform from the industrial “Steeltown” we knew as kids into the thriving, creative city it is today. Now, with friends living […]