March is Women’s History Month and we’ve got a lot to celebrate. We reached out to our clients to send us their amazing stories answering the following questions: 1. Why did you want to become a guide? 2. What’s your favorite part of the job? 3. What’s your least favorite part of the job? 4. […]

There are tons of Madeira itineraries online, but few were actually written by a local. As a Portuguese citizen who’s been in love with the island for over a decade, I’ll share my favorite spots with you in this 7-day itinerary. We’ll dive right into the itinerary but, first, let’s see where Madeira is located, […]

Looking for the best sunglasses for travel? Here are our faves, including some game-changer accessories. When you travel, you should avoid bringing your nicest sunglasses. Early on, I didn’t heed the warnings and ended up dropping my favorite pair. RIP. Now, I have a pair that stays safely nestled in our car and another to […]

Sharing is caring! lotI’ve made it no secret; over the years, I’ve become obsessed with polar travel. In fact, I’ve become so obsessed that I am now an expedition guide, spending roughly half the year at sea in Antarctica and the Arctic. And I’m not slowing down anytime soon. I’ve already started a three-month season […]

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 want to experience the best Christmas markets in France, there should be one destination at the top of your itinerary: Alsace. This German-flavored region in northeast France is […]

We’ll never forget the first time we visited New York City in December. We’d seen it in movies, but standing there, seeing the Rockefeller Center tree all lit up for the first time, with skaters below and festive music in the air… it was pure magic. But December travel isn’t just about snow and Santa. […]

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When December hits Central Europe, days shorten and temperatures drop, but Christmas markets begin to pop up everywhere, from big cities to small towns. City squares are transformed into a Christmas fairy-tale world of lights, roasted chestnuts, and incense. Although there are similarities across markets, each one has its own feel and its own specialties. […]