
Pie Iron Apple Pies – Fresh Off The Grid
Golden, toasty bread filled with gooey apple pie filling. This easy pie iron dessert is a fall camping classic and a fun alternative to s’mores. This Apple Pie Iron Dessert is camping simplicity at its finest. Just buttered bread, apple pie filling, and a few minutes over the fire transform into a warm, handheld treat […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Luxury Small-Group Travel | National Geographic Signature
“Luxury today isn’t about excess — it’s about access, learning, and leaving a positive impact. That’s what we set out to build with National Geographic Signature” — Yves Marceau, Head of Product, G Adventures. With the launch of National Geographic Signature with G Adventures, we’ve introduced a new approach to high-end travel: one built on […]

Oktoberfest Foil Packets – Fresh Off The Grid
Juicy bratwursts, buttery potatoes, roasted cabbage, and sweet-tart apples – this foil packet dinner is an all-in-one Oktoberfest feast! This Bavarian-inspired foil packet dinner combines the cheerful exuberance of Oktoberfest with the coziness of fall camping. A crackling fire, autumn foliage, a cold Pilsner, and this feast of a meal—what could better?! These foil packets […]