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, Portofino — a coastal Italian town that defines luxury. Beyonce, Princess Diana, and Madonna have all vacationed on this gem of the Ligurian coast. The actual town of Portofino is quite small — shockingly small, when you get there. … [Read more...]

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! Ever heard of Camogli, Italy? This little beach town is one of my favorite gems in Italy — a gorgeous seaside town on the Ligurian Coast that makes a perfect alternative to Cinque Terre. Located on the western side of the Portofino … [Read more...]

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! If you’re going to be in northern Europe in December, you need to be prepared for the darkness. Every day gets darker than the last, and by early December, you’ll find yourself wondering just how bleak it can get. But that’s where the … [Read more...]

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Written by our local expert SJ Sarah-Jane has lived in Croatia for 10+ years. SJ, as she is known, has been traveling the Balkans & beyond since 2000. She now shares her passion for traveling with her husband & kids. .author-info { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 3px; … [Read more...]

Written by our local expert Nicky Nicky, originally from the UK, is now a local in Turkey. She moved to Marmaris, Türkiye for love 12 years ago and is now your Turkey travel planner. .author-info { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 15px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, … [Read more...]

Written by our local expert SJ Sarah-Jane has lived in Croatia for 10+ years. SJ, as she is known, has been traveling the Balkans & beyond since 2000. She now shares her passion for traveling with her husband & kids. .author-info { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 3px; … [Read more...]

Written by our local expert SJ Sarah-Jane has lived in Croatia for 10+ years. SJ, as she is known, has been traveling the Balkans & beyond since 2000. She now shares her passion for traveling with her husband & kids. .author-info { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 3px; … [Read more...]

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! You can’t have the good without the bad — and I’ve always made an effort to talk about the bad times that happen while traveling! The top thing that people tell me is “You’re so honest,” and I make sure to tell the truth. Because yes — … [Read more...]

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! One reason why I’m so glad I have my monthly recaps is that I can look back and see the best travel moments of my year all at once! This year took me to 13 countries: Czech Republic, UK, France, Italy, Vatican City, Germany, US, Canada, … [Read more...]

Written by our local expert Nicky Nicky, originally from the UK, is now a local in Turkey. She moved to Marmaris, Türkiye for love 12 years ago and is now your Turkey travel planner. .author-info { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 15px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, … [Read more...]

Written by our local expert Guru Written by a local specialist we know and trust to bring you the most up-to-date travel information. .author-info { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 15px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1); background-color: white; … [Read more...]

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! Florence, Italy, is one of the most magnificent, inspiring, art-filled cities you will ever visit. This is the kind of city that you think about all the time for the rest of your life. There’s SO much to see in Florence, and it can be … [Read more...]

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! How do I sum up 2024 in travel? Busy. Maybe a bit too busy. Four new countries visited (Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, Panama), lots of exploration in much-loved countries, and some incredibly fun road trips close to home. This was also the year … [Read more...]

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! This month, I visited a brand new country — Panama — and made a nice visit home to the states. Before that, it was all about enjoying the month of November in Prague, seeing the last of the brightly colored leaves and feeling the first … [Read more...]

Written by our local expert Guru Written by a local specialist we know and trust to bring you the most up-to-date travel information. .author-info { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 15px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1); background-color: white; … [Read more...]

Written by our local expert Mehmet Mehmet is digital nomad who was born in Istanbul, Türkiye and now calls the Balkans region his home-office. .author-info { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 15px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1); background-color: … [Read more...]

Written by our local expert Guru Written by a local specialist we know and trust to bring you the most up-to-date travel information. .author-info { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 15px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1); background-color: white; … [Read more...]

Written by our local expert SJ Sarah-Jane has lived in Croatia for 10+ years. SJ, as she is known, has been traveling the Balkans & beyond since 2000. She now shares her passion for traveling with her husband & kids. .author-info { padding-top: 15px; padding-bottom: 15px; border-radius: 3px; … [Read more...]

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! San Gimignano is a tiny Tuscan hill town just an hour outside of Florence. People come to San Gimignano to enjoy its stone architecture and medieval towers; its museums and views — oh yes, and one particular gelato shop. San Gimignano is … [Read more...]