Adventurous Kate

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Adventurous Kate

24 Jun 2025, 15:33

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May is usually my favorite month of the year in Prague, and this year it paid off big. This year, friends from all over the world flew in for a celebration Charlie and I threw. Let's take a look at what made May wonderful! Destinations Visited Highlights Throwing a huge anniversary-birthday party. This month, Charlie […] The post AK Monthly Recap: May 2025 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

03 Jun 2025, 15:24

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If you're looking for a fantastic and underrated city in the US, I will sing you the praises of Portland, Maine! This incredibly cool city is one of my favorite places in New England — yet it doesn't get a fraction of the attention it deserves. Why is that? I think it's because so many […] The post 25+ Fun Things to Do in Portland, Maine appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

12 May 2025, 12:13

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April is one of the most beautiful months in Prague — because it's when the cherry blossoms burst into bloom. It's one of the most blissful times to visit this city. After spending most of February and March traveling, I was delighted to spend an entire month within the city of Prague. It wasn't very […] The post AK Monthly Recap: April 2025 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

29 Apr 2025, 19:34

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If you're dreaming of a gorgeous Sicilian seaside getaway, I bet you're thinking of the town of Taormina, Italy. Taormina is a spectacular town home to beautiful piazzas, an Ancient Greek theater, and rocky cliffs that plunge into the bright blue sea. Taormina is also where season two of the hit HBO series The White […] The post 19 Fun Things to Do in Taormina, Italy appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

17 Apr 2025, 18:30

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Sardinia, perhaps the least Italian-like Italian island, is famous for its powdery beaches and unusual cuisine. But if you only have time for one destination in Sardinia, it should be the city of Alghero. This city is absolutely stunning and close to some of Italy's most famous beaches. Yet in town, you'll hear Catalan spoken […] The post 14 Best Things to Do in Alghero, Italy appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

17 Apr 2025, 12:57

A guide to La Maddalena, Italy: Best Things to Do and More!

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When people dream of island paradises, it looks a lot like La Maddalena, Italy — an island archipelago off the northeast coast of Sardinia. While most people come to La Maddalena for the beaches and boat trips — the main draws for Sardinia as a whole! — La Maddalena offers a nice balance of city, […] The post A guide to La Maddalena, Italy: Best Things to Do and More! appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

11 Apr 2025, 17:11

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My travels in 2025 began with a six-week trip to Mexico and the US. Almost entirely to places I had visited before, with only Houston and Austin being new. And while I'm usually able to keep up the work when traveling, it all fell apart these last two months. In part because of the turmoil […] The post AK Monthly Recap: February-March 2025 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

05 Feb 2025, 17:59

10 Fab Things to Do in San Teodoro, Italy

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If you're looking for a great beach town in Italy, you'll love San Teodoro. This vibrant town is on the northeast coast of Sardinia, and a place where I loved unplugging for a few days. This is a quintessential vacation spot with immaculate beaches, calm swimming conditions, and hotels at a variety of price points. […] The post 10 Fab Things to Do in San Teodoro, Italy appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

04 Feb 2025, 17:15

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A brand new year and here we are. Let's take a look at everything that happened in January 2025! Destinations Visited Highlights A nice, quiet month at home with the cats. This is our third year in a row of not going anywhere in January (other than day trips) and it was SO good. The […] The post AK Monthly Recap: January 2025 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

22 Jan 2025, 19:51

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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. Once a quiet Ligurian fishing village, Portofino rose in popularity and now attracts tons of […] The post 15 Fun Things to Do in Portofino, Italy appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

21 Jan 2025, 18:24

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Rapallo, Italy, is a small seaside town on Italy’s Ligurian coast within a stone's throw of the most glamorous spots on the Italian Riviera. I based here when I was traveling around the Italian Riviera a few years ago and it ended up being the perfect place. Rapallo is a popular town for Italian tourists, […] The post 11 Best Things to Do in Rapallo, Italy appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

16 Jan 2025, 18:13

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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 Peninsula, Camogli is just 15 miles from busy Genoa. It’s small enough to […] The post 11 Fun Things to Do in Camogli, Italy appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

13 Jan 2025, 18:13

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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 Christmas lights come in. And the markets. And everything becomes a little […] The post AK Monthly Recap: December 2024 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

19 Dec 2024, 17:00

Travel

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 — travel is fun and transformative and life-affirming. But […] The post My Worst Travel moments of 2024 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

16 Dec 2024, 17:00

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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, Spain, Nepal, Bhutan, Qatar, and Panama. I named several […] The post My Best Travel Moments of 2024 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

10 Dec 2024, 19:01

How to Spend 3 Days in Florence: Itinerary

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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 overwhelming — so I've put together a 3 days in […] The post How to Spend 3 Days in Florence: Itinerary appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

09 Dec 2024, 10:50

Travel

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 that I did a year of new Czech exploration — visiting a new […] The post My Favorite New Destinations of 2024 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

06 Dec 2024, 15:15

Travel

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 chilly temperatures of winter. And that's what I'll be talking […] The post AK Monthly Recap: November 2024 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

18 Nov 2024, 17:33

14 Fab Things to Do in San Gimignano, Italy

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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 as touristy as Tuscany gets — but it's still a fun place to […] The post 14 Fab Things to Do in San Gimignano, Italy appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

15 Nov 2024, 15:52

Travel

Travel to Bhutan and you'll enjoy one of the most special and unusual destinations this planet has to offer. Bhutan is a destination I had been hoping to visit for some time, and it finally happened this year. I was deciding between three destinations for my big solo trip this fall — either Bhutan, Uzbekistan, […] The post What's it Really like to travel to Bhutan? appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

09 Nov 2024, 12:28

Travel

There’s so much more to Pisa than the Leaning Tower. There are so many cool things to do in Pisa — this is a big, bustling city with a mind and attitude of its own! So many travelers swoop in on a day trip from Florence to take photos with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. And […] The post 16 Fun Things to Do in Pisa, Italy appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

07 Nov 2024, 17:29

Travel

There are so many fantastic things to do in Siena, Italy. This small city in Tuscany is an excellent day trip from Florence, showcasing the beauty of urban Italy, with far fewer tourists than in Florence. Many tourists visit Siena on a day trip from nearby Florence — and it’s even better when paired with […] The post 16 Cool Things to Do in Siena, Italy appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

04 Nov 2024, 17:16

Travel

This was the month of my big, far-flung solo trip of 2024 — my trip to Nepal, Bhutan, and Qatar! It was an incredible trip to three new-to-me countries, and I'm excited to share it with you all. Let's take a look at the month! Destinations Visited Highlights A fun trip to Bohemian Switzerland and […] The post AK Monthly Recap: October 2024 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.

Adventurous Kate

08 Oct 2024, 12:03

Travel

Ah, September — one of the most beautiful months of the year, and one of the best months to travel. I definitely put this month to good use. This was a busy September for me, beginning with my getaway to South Moravia in the Czech Republic, with a 12-day trip to the Basque Country and […] The post AK Monthly Recap: September 2024 appeared first on Adventurous Kate.