Sharing is caring! Sooooooo, about last night. Holy crap, guys! We just experienced the most incredible aurora display I’ve ever seen in New Zealand. Did you manage to take it in wherever you were in the world? Frost was already starting to settle on the cars parked along my street in Lake Hāwea last night […]

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! Ah, October, one of the best months of the year. The month began in Madagascar with a few days in Nosy Be before flying to Prague, heading to Piemonte for […]

We’ll never forget our first time planning a trip to Hawaii. Staring at that cluster of islands in the middle of the Pacific, it’s easy to feel a bit lost. Should you go to the one with the active volcanoes, the one with the legendary surf breaks, or the one famous for romance and waterfalls? […]

Well, they warned us. For more than 50 years, since the 1970s, conservatives have been trying to steal Americans’ most precious resources, our shared ownership in what are called federal lands but really are public lands, lands owned by you and me. Beginning with the so-called Sagebrush Rebellion, they have attacked federal land ownership from […]

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 […]