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Kate Storm

In May 2016, I left my suburban life in the USA and became a full-time traveler. Since then, I have visited 50+ countries on 5 continents and lived in Portugal, developing a special love of traveling in Europe (especially Italy) along the way. Today, along with my husband Jeremy and dog Ranger, I’m working toward my eventual goal of splitting my life between Europe and the USA.
pizza marinara and pizza margherita lying next to each other on a table at a pizzeria in italy
How to Eat Pizza in Italy: 13 Practical Tips (+ Toppings Guide!)
kate storm and ranger storm sitting on a bench overlooking lake como surrounded by flowering trees in bellagio, one of the best stops on a day trip to lake como from milan italy
How to Take the Perfect Day Trip to Lake Como From Milan (By Train or Tour!)
view of the atlantic ocean from cabo da roca portugal vs spain travel debate
Spain or Portugal: Which Iberian Escape is Right For You?
view of the clock tower of brisighella from a distance, a wonderful stop on a visit emilia romagna itinerary
Enchanting Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Itinerary for 7 Food-Filled Days
kate storm and ranger storm on a cobblestone street when visiting trastevere rome italy
Trastevere, Rome: 17 Terrific Things to Do (+ Travel Guide & Map!)
pink flower in focus in front of blurry st emilion, packing list for europe spring
The Ultimate Packing List for Europe: Spring Edition (+ What to Wear)
view of nice france from above with sea visible on the right side, one of the best beach cities in europe
29 Beautiful Beach Cities in Europe (Perfect for Summer Getaways!)
view of one of the prettiest streets in savannah ga from a square with steeple in the background
7+ of the Prettiest Streets in Savannah for a Stroll
view of monsanto from castle walls, one of the best things to do monsanto portugal
Magical Monsanto, Portugal: Things to Do (+ Map & Tips for Visiting!)
santa marta lighthouse as seen beyond the water, one of the best places to visit in cascais day trip from lisbon
How to Take the Perfect Day Trip to Cascais From Lisbon (+ Tips for Visiting!)
view of the eiffel tower from the arc de triomphe, one of the best views of paris and a cool stop when planning a trip to paris first time
Planning a Trip to Paris in 11 Easy Steps (+ First Time in Paris Tips!)
Kate Storm in a red dress in front of la consulat cafe, one of the best things to do in montmartre paris
25+ Magical Things to Do in Montmartre, Paris (+ Map & Tips!)
kate storm in a floral dress overlooking the coast of capri, one of the top places to visit during summer in italy
Summer in Italy: How to Plan Your Sun-Soaked Dream Trip!
view of silverton colorado from above with fall foliage in the foreground, one of the best mountain towns in colorado
21 Captivating Mountain Towns in Colorado (Getaway Ideas!)
kate storm sitting on a ledge overlooking matera, one of the top destinations in southern italy vs northern italy
Northern Italy vs Southern Italy: Which Should You Visit?
view of pink flowers blooming in the boboli gardens during spring in tuscany italy
Spring in Tuscany: Things to Do + What to Expect When Visiting!
photo of azenhas do mar with ocean pool visible from above, one of the best day trips from lisbon portugal
21+ Absolute Best Day Trips From Lisbon (+ How to Get There!)
kate storm on the rooftop of the monastery of sao vicente de fora lisbon hidden gems
21+ Hidden Gems in Lisbon: Secret Spots + Offbeat Treasures
view of diablo lake in north cascades national park, one of the best places to visit in summer usa
33 Stunning Places to Visit in Summer in the USA (Vacation Spots Not to Miss!)
Kate Storm in a blue and white dress looking away from the camera on a skybridge in Galeries Lafayette, one of the best places for photography in Paris and souvenirs from paris france
What to Buy in Paris: 25+ Best Paris Souvenirs
visit arc de triomphe paris france as seen from champs elysees with foliage on surrounding trees
Visiting Paris’ Arc de Triomphe: Views, Inside Guide + FAQ!
belem tower as viewed from the side on a sunny day, one of the best things to do in belem lisbon portugal
15 Best Things to Do in Belém, Lisbon (+ Itinerary)
view of a canal in burano with colorful houses on either side, one of the best islands in venice to visit
7 Beautiful, Outlying Islands in Venice (+ Map)
sunset over the charles river from above with prague castle in the background, beautiful view of prague, one of the most romantic cities in europe
21+ Dreamy, Romantic Cities in Europe for a Couples Getaway
swiss flag in front of the snowy alps at mannlichen in jungfrau region, one of the most beautiful places to visit in switzerland
17 Spectacular Places to Visit in Switzerland (+ Map!)
colorful street during a visit parma italy dead ending in a clock tower, historic center is one of the best things to do in parma
21 Best Things to Do in Parma, Italy (+ Tips for Visiting!)
wc sign marking directions to public toilets in europe with city buildings in the background
11 Quick Tips for Finding + Using Toilets in Europe
view of castell'arquato italy from the top of its rocca viscontea castle
Charming Castell’Arquato, Italy: Things to Do + Travel Guide
ravenna mosaics over the altar in the basilica of san vitale, home to some of the best mosaics in ravenna italy
How to Visit the Mesmerizing Ravenna Mosaics (Itinerary, Travel Guide, + FAQ!)
view of lisbon from above at monastery sao vicente, one of the hidden gems to see when visiting lisbon tips
33+ Important Tips for Visiting Lisbon for the First Time
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Hi, we’re Kate and Jeremy!

We’re full-time travel bloggers who have been exploring the world since 2016, visiting 50+ countries across 5 continents along the way. Here on Our Escape Clause, we are dedicated to helping travelers plan their adventures. We typically focus on travel in the USA and Europe (especially in our beloved Italy), but feature destinations across the world!

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