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 […]

Paddle Ridge We stayed at Paddle Ridge, a great home base for our adventures in and near Glacier National Park. They have cabins and lodge rooms with beautiful mountain views. We had a suite in the lodge with a bedroom, bathroom, living room, and full kitchen. If we had stayed longer, we would have cooked […]

Sharing is caring! I had already been living at sea for over a month aboard the Ocean Endeavour with Adventure Canada when I first heard whispers about a very special place. Deep in the heart of Nunavut in Canada, there is one of the best wildlife spots in the Arctic: Coningham Bay in the Northwest […]

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! 2025 was a landmark year for travel, taking me to seven new countries and to so many new and wonderful destinations. And it was a year of memorable travel experiences, […]

Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies, spanning an incredible 11,000 square kilometres (4,200 sq miles). It boasts some of the most awe-inspiring hikes for every skill level. With its shimmering glacial lakes, massive glaciers, and abundant wildlife, Jasper is a hiker’s paradise. But you don’t have to venture deep […]

RE:PUBLIC founder Chris Keyes. Courtesy RE:PUBLIC The American people own 640 million acres of public land, held by the federal government and administered primarily by just five agencies, the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service. This land comprises a whopping 28 percent of America’s […]

On the Kalha Stairs in Amman, Jordan, a new mural stands as a vibrant reminder of what happens when bold ideas and local creativity come together. Unveiled on World Tourism Day (September 27) in 2025, this artwork marks a powerful continuation of the GX Jordan vision, one that celebrates connection, collaboration, and community. Created by […]