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! Yes, you need an eSIM for Italy — even though Italy is one of the more digitally advanced countries in Europe. Between the narrow medieval streets of Rome and Naples, […]

Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is the kind of road trip that makes you want to keep driving, even when you’ve already promised yourself you’ll stop at the next viewpoint. Stretching around 2,600km (1616 mi) from Malin Head in County Donegal to Kinsale in County Cork, this spectacular coastal route takes in nine counties, windswept beaches, […]

Everyone has something they want to do before the inevitable happens. As we hope the inevitable will come as late as it possibly can, the activities on our bucket list go unchecked.  Most people hesitate to do something they always wanted to do. The main reason is that they can’t afford it or they can’t […]

18 Karena and Kasey Bird have won cooking competitions, written books and hosted TV shows. But today, they’re focusing on the small Maori community where they grew up. You’d be forgiven for assuming Karena and Kasey Bird – sisters, chefs and winners of 2014 MasterChef New Zealand – remember the extravagant meals the most: the […]

Words by Madi Wong. Stine Danielle McLaughlin attributes her innate passion for photography to the time she spent as a child in her grandparents’ Kodak store in their hometown of Tanauan in Batangas, The Philippines. “Lola, my grandmother, told me that she would often find me in the darkroom. The smell of fixer was something […]

Germany, a country known for its rich heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities, is a dream destination for travelers seeking a diverse and immersive experience. From the historic streets of Berlin to the fairytale castles of Bavaria, Germany offers a wealth of cultural, historical, and natural treasures. To make the most of your trip and […]

6 Here’s what happens when you activate your adventure instinct and make like a traveller at home. Think you’ve got your local city sussed out? Sure, you might visit the same multicultural market every day or pick up coffee at your favourite sustainable roaster, but the stories behind them often remain hidden. To test this […]

Most travellers now fly with several battery-powered items: a phone, laptop, tablet, camera, headphones, smartwatch, portable charger or vape. But packing one of them in the wrong bag can cause real problems at the airport. In 2026, aviation safety authorities are warning travellers to pay closer attention to lithium batteries after reports that millions of […]

Sam and Isaac stride a wide beach near the northern end of the trail, where the Pacific opens up after miles of forest. Eight days on Vancouver Island’s West Coast Trail. Three brothers—and everything that comes with that. Morning fog hangs over the Gordon River, occasionally shifting to reveal the distant peaks up valley as […]

I’m not particularly good at relaxing in the traditional sense. Give me a week beside a swimming pool and, lovely as it sounds, it probably won’t be long before I’m wondering which hill to climb instead. If these sound like your symptoms too, you might be an active relaxer – someone who switches off by […]