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 […]

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, […]