Wondering what it’s like to experience the burning season in Chiang Mai? In this article, I will walk you through everything I know as well as my top safety tips. While living as a digital nomad in Chiang Mai for several months, I considered staying long-term. However, after talking to so many expats and locals, […]

We launched a product on Kickstarter! In 2001, Arthur and I (Jacob) were industrial majors at Georgia Tech. I chickened out halfway and switched to management, because I thought it was more practical. Throughout our four years living together, we frequently talked about working on a product together, but nothing came to fruition. Over twenty […]

Sharing is caring! One of the coolest things about being a travel blogger is meeting the most interesting people. And that’s coming from someone who doesn’t consider herself a people person. Hello, fellow introverts! Years ago, when a friend visited overseas, I booked a super cute Airbnb on Waiheke Island. New Zealand’s hot wine destination […]

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! December was one of my biggest travel months in quite some time, taking me to seven different countries — nine if you include France and the Netherlands. From the beaches […]

After 15 years of exploring the globe, some of our most memorable adventures have been in the US National Parks. We’ve seen firsthand that trying to create a single “ranked” list of these incredible places is an impossible task. The best park isn’t a number on a list; it’s the one that matches your personal […]

Happy New Year! If you’re a subscriber to AJ in print, you might have read my intro in the current issue about the nature of hard things. Last fall, when I first started thinking about making 2026 the Year of Doing Hard Things, I concocted a list of all the hard things I would attempt. […]

New year, new you — and what better way to kick it off than on two wheels? Cycling is one of the most fun ways to get active, boost your energy, and see the world at the same time. Plus, with professionally run cycling tours, you get the perfect balance of freedom, support, and local […]

Fresh From Our Fall Campout! Hello friend! We got out for a quick camping trip near Hood River last weekend, and it was such a great reminder of why fall camping is our favorite. Crisp air, a quiet campground, and fall colors popping up all around! We also got a refresher on packing for shoulder […]

Explore the path less travelled, with fewer crowds and the chance to connect with local communities on these new Intrepid trips that go beyond the norm. Fresh footprint-free mountain trails, ecotourism projects run by Indigenous people and spice-laden souqs in lesser-visited towns await you on these new Intrepid trips for 2026. On these adventures, travel […]

If there’s one thing that living in the Catalan capital makes you do, it’s hunting for the best cafes in Barcelona! As I always say, there’s living in a bustling city, and there’s living in Barcelona. One of my favorite places to get away from it all? A great cafe. And understandably, there are plenty […]