If you’re dreaming of alpine meadows, crisp mountain air, active trips, and waking up to the sound of cowbells in three stunning European countries — France, Switzerland, and Italy, then this one is for you. The Tour du Mont Blanc hike was first introduced to me by a friend a couple of years ago, and […]

Your Fall Camping Menu is Here! Hello friend! I don’t think there’s any question about it: fall is our FAVORITE camping season. Cooler weather, golden foliage, and fewer crowds? Sign us up! (Or we’ll first-come-first-serve it, because now there are sites available!) But with the change of season comes a change of menu. It’s time […]

These new trips and experiences give you the chance to add a little more meaning to your next Intrepid escape. The best adventures aren’t just about good times. They’re the ones that let you connect with local communities and give back to the places you visit. Like mucking in with elephant lunch prep at a […]

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 […]