Adventurous Kate

Yes, you need an eSIM for Croatia — even though it seems like everywhere has wifi! From cafes in Split to apartments in the hills of Dubrovnik, it seems like the wifi card is just about everywhere. But that only gets you so far. You will likely also need data in Croatia when road-tripping along the coast (did I mention that Croatia is one of the best countries in Europe for a road trip?), exploring natural wonders like canyons and lakes, and in city squares when the public wifi happens to be

Are you ready for a BIG monthly recap? Because it doesn’t get any bigger than this. My dear readers, I visited my 100th country. Botswana. I’ve been working toward this travel goal for many years, and I’m so thrilled to have finally made it happen. I spent 34 days in Africa — my longest trip to the continent yet. And with such a busy tour planned for September, I knew I’d have no time to get my August recap up, so now I’m pairing the two months together.

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, the winding mountain roads of the Amalfi Coast, and the patchy signal through rural Tuscany and Umbria, connectivity isn’t as consistent as most first-time visitors expect. I’ve spent decades traveling and researching across Italy, and I’ve visited all 20 of Italy’s regions. From the Dolomites to the Aeolian Is

July was a VERY busy month. This month I ricocheted from the city of Prague to the lavender fields of Provence to the green cliffs of Ireland to a concert swelling with thousands of people in bald caps to my favorite island in Italy. Yes. It was such a big month, it was TOO MUCH of a month, and I’ll be getting into that in the post. Let’s take a look! This lavender field was the best surprise! Destinations Visited Prague, Czech Republic Sainte-Croix-du-Verdon,

Remember what it was like to get a SIM card for your phone back in the day? Every time I arrived in a new country, I would go to a phone shop and spend around an hour or so signing up for a SIM card, filling out forms, handing over my passport, popping out an earring to remove my old SIM card, taping it to a piece of cardboard that lived in my wallet, and installing the new SIM card. That was a mess — and those days are thankfully over. Now that eSIMs exist, you never have to go to a

Summertime is here — and a busy travel season begins now! June kicked off with a two-week trip to the US, visiting my family in Boston and New York. In that time, I welcomed half of Scotland to Boston for the World Cup, met my favorite internet cat, ate lobster, and did two epic long walks. Let’s get into it! Loving the rooftop life in Harlem! Destinations Visited Prague, Czech Republic Beverly, Gloucester, Swampscott, Lynn, Boston, Brookline, Salem, Revere, Re

I absolutely love May — it is the best month of the year in Prague, in my opinion, and it’s one of the best months to travel in Europe as well. This month was mostly spent in Prague, with everything that I love about the city — food festivals, hiking, fine dining, and beautiful views from everywhere. But then we added on six days in England to visit the cheese-rolling, explore Bristol, and amble through the Cotswolds for a few days. Let’s take a look at what I got

It’s the last Monday in May on Cooper’s Hill in Gloucestershire, England, and I’m standing on a frighteningly steep slope, ready to watch 25 daredevils hurl themselves down after a wheel of cheese. This is the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling. “One to be ready!” calls out the master of ceremonies at the top of the hill. “Two to be steady!” The competitors, laser-focused on the route ahead, steel themselves for the descent. As for me, spect

Uzbekistan is a fascinating country, filled with Silk Road history, stunning turquoise mosaics, and some of the best souvenir shopping I’ve ever experienced. I enjoyed my solo trip to Uzbekistan, which I paired with time in Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. This was my first trip to Central Asia, and it couldn’t have gone any better! Planning your trip to Uzbekistan last-minute? Uzbekistan can get very busy, especially in the spring and summer, so book ahead to avoid disappointmen

Let me tell you something about Madrid that hit me the moment I arrived: it feels like a city built for city connoisseurs. People who love dining, parks, museums, traveling on public transit. I am very much a city person. My favorite thing about exploring cities is getting to pretend like I’m a local for a little bit, whether it’s dropping into a local bakery, spending some time reading in a park, or jumping on the metro to check out a new neighborhood. And Madrid is a city-lov

April 2026 was a very exciting travel month indeed. I embarked on a 17-day solo trip to Central Asia, visiting Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan! It was my first time visiting this part of the world, and I had an outstanding time. In fact, this might have been one of the best solo trips I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to go back and explore more! Let’s take a look at the month. Table of Contents ToggleDestinations VisitedHighlightsChallengesBlog Posts of the MonthMos

If you’re dreaming of traveling somewhere in 2026 and were dismayed at the price of flights, you’re going to want to read this post. 2026 is an unusual year for flights. With volatile oil pricing and last-minute schedule changes, some flight routes are looking much more expensive than usual. But that’s not the only thing that’s happening. Some flight routes are dropping — even as much as 35%. But of course, it’s often hard to know which flights are dr

After two quiet months at home in Prague, while living through one of the coldest winters we’ve had in years, it was time for something better. A bit of sunshine. A bit of warmth. And a bit of time in the South of France. Here’s what I got up to in March 2026! Table of Contents ToggleDestinations VisitedHighlightsChallengesBlog Posts of the MonthMost Popular Post on InstagramWhat I Watched This MonthWhat I Listened To This MonthWhat I Read This MonthComing Up in April 2026

Is eating at Les Grands Buffets worth it? If you’ve wanted to feast on endless plates of lobster and foie gras while drinking champagne, this should be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you! This incredible restaurant in Southern France is one of the most famous restaurants in the entire country, featuring all-you-can-eat classic French dishes for a shockingly reasonable price. Planning your trip to Les Grands Buffets? Les Grands Buffets books up months in advance, so book as s

This month was intended to be a quiet February at home — and for the most part, that was what it was. A nice, low-key period to build my energy reserves before beginning a busy year of travel. But then the best thing happened — Lewis the cat started crawling into my lap. And it was SO good. Table of Contents ToggleDestinations VisitedHighlightsChallengesPosts of the MonthMost Popular Post on InstagramWhat I Watched This MonthWhat I Listened To This MonthWhat I Read This MonthC

If you’re looking to travel to Madagascar, boy, are you in for an adventure! Madagascar is one of the most unforgettable places I’ve ever visited. If you want to see some of the most unusual landscapes and wildlife you’ve ever seen, meet warm and welcoming people, and experience a land only barely touched by tourism, Madagascar is the place for you. Planning your trip to Madagascar? I traveled to Madagascar on Rock My Adventure’s Madagascar tour, which I absolutely lo

What does a typical day look like when you’re sailing the Caribbean on a gorgeous tall ship? Sailing on a Star Clippers cruise could not be more different than a day on one of those overbloated cruise ships! So I decided to write about what an actual day is like aboard the Royal Clipper. There were so many great days — the day we spent in Tobago Cays, sailing on a catamaran and having a beach barbecue. The day we spent in Martinique, exploring Fort-de-France and swimming off the ma

Imagine going on a cruise…and finding it full of people who hate cruises. It’s a paradox, isn’t it? And yet that’s exactly what I experienced on my first cruise with Star Clippers, a weeklong Caribbean adventure aboard the Royal Clipper. It began on embarkation day in Barbados. We were standing on the Sun Deck, gazing up at the Royal Clipper’s five towering masts, when one of our fellow passengers nodded toward two massive cruise ships in the harbor. “Aren&#8

A new year is upon us. After my very busy December, I didn’t leave the city of Prague once in the month of January. And it was excellent. Also this month, Adventurous Kate turned sixteen years old. WOW. Let’s take a look at the best of January 2026! Table of Contents ToggleDestinations VisitedFighting ICEStep 1: Make a DonationStep 2: Email the ReceiptHighlightsChallengesPost of the MonthMost Popular Post on InstagramWhat I Watched This MonthWhat I Listened To This MonthWhat I R

We ended up in Curaçao on a whim — and it ended up being one of our favorite islands in the Caribbean. Between an incredibly cool capital city, some of the bluest water I’ve ever seen, and iguanas everywhere, Curaçao is a destination like no other! Planning your trip to Curaçao last minute? Curaçao is a popular destination year-round and stuff tends to get booked up far in advance, so be sure to book as soon as possible! Top Experiences and Tours in Curaçao: Klein Curaçao wit