AK Monthly Recap: June 2025

AK Monthly Recap: June 2025

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! Sometimes, you end up with a VERY busy month of travel — and that is what June was to me! That said, the best time for a seaside summer vacation…

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Things to see and do in Bordeaux – walking routes

Things to see and do in Bordeaux – walking routes

Bordeaux is a port city in southwestern France on the shores of the Garonne River. Known the world over as the ‘City of Wine’, Bordeaux, as I quickly found out, is absolutely worth visiting. Its historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is packed with magnificent buildings and remnants from the city’s medieval past,…

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 10 UNESCO sites worth getting on a plane for

 10 UNESCO sites worth getting on a plane for

UNESCO World Heritage Sites mark some of the most awe-inspiring places on Earth…even those that don’t typically make the front page of guidebooks. Our experts at Enchanting Travels have spent years exploring some of the world’s lesser-known—but no less breathtaking—wonders, and now we’re excited to share their favorites with you. 1 India: The Lost City…

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Swedish No-Bake Chocolate Oat Balls

Swedish No-Bake Chocolate Oat Balls

During our winter journey through Sweden, we discovered something that would forever change our afternoon snack routine: chokladbollar. These delightful Swedish chocolate oat balls became our daily obsession, transforming every afternoon into a cozy celebration of Sweden’s beloved fika culture. If you’re ready to make them, simply hit the “jump to recipe” button! Or scroll…

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39 Best places to visit in the Middle East in 2025

39 Best places to visit in the Middle East in 2025

By Joan Torres 93 Comments Last updated on August 7, 2025 Wanna travel to the Middle East with Against the Compass? Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kurdistan and more. We have group expeditions scheduled every month to the most exciting destinations in the Middle East. The Middle East… That enormous piece of territory often overlooked…

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