Kate Storm

Kate is the founder and primary author of Our Escape Clause. Since 2016, she has been following her curiosity across the globe and turning her experiences into detailed trip planning advice for you. Her travels have taken her to 50+ countries, most regions of Italy, and most US states. After 4+ years of full-time travel, she enjoyed chapters calling Lisbon, New York City, and Texas home before deciding to base herself in North Carolina (between trips). She lives with her husband and business partner, Jeremy, their son, and their fluffy sidekick, Ranger.
ruins of palenque as seen from above, an amazing stop on a 2 weeks in mexico itinerary
The Ultimate 2 Weeks in Mexico Itinerary
One Day in Strasbourg Itinerary: Streets of La Petite France
A Splendid One Day in Strasbourg Itinerary
Librairie Jousseaume in Galerie Vivienne in Paris, one of the most beautiful bookstores in europe
11 Beautiful Bookstores in Europe (A Book Lover’s Guide!)
yellow tram passing throuh alfama, one of the best things to see on a lisbon itinerary
4 Days in Lisbon Was the Perfect Introduction to Portugal
view from notre dame de paris with winged gargoyle in the foreground and paris skyline including eifferl tower in the background, one of the best views of paris
The Ultimate 3 Days in Paris Itinerary (+ Travel Tips!)
canned sardines as seen in a portuguese market, one of the best portugal souvenirs to buy
A Delicious Campo de Ourique Market + Food Tour (With Taste of Lisboa!)
2 Weeks in Colombia Itinerary: Cartagena
2 Weeks in Colombia: The Ultimate 14 Day Colombia Itinerary
Second Trip to Paris: Books on Banks of the Seine
Our Second Trip to Paris: The Best New Experiences
kate storm in a sunset laying on the edge of playa blance cartagena colombia beach
Playa Blanca, Cartagena: How to Get There + Tips for Visiting
Patershol Building with flower boxes, as seen when exploring what to do in ghent belgium
9 Great Things to Do in Ghent in One Day
Florence or Rome: Flower Stand
Florence or Rome: Which Classic Italian City Is Right For You?
The Best Things to Do in Guatape: Town Square
The Best Things to Do in Guatape, Colombia
Things to Do in Salento Colombia: Horseback Riding
The Absolute Best Things to Do in Salento, Colombia
kate storm and jeremy storm with two elephants bathing them in thailand when backpacking the world
10 Things Full-Time Travel Taught Us About Love
Best Books About New Orleans: Faulkner House Books
NOLA for Bookworms: Best Books About New Orleans + Coolest Bookstores
view of the water in tayrona national park colombia, as seen when living out of a backpack
What to Pack for Colombia: Ultimate Colombia Packing List
kate storm posing on a hammock at marinka falls, one of the best waterfalls in minca colombia
Pozo Azul + Marinka Falls: Chasing Waterfalls in Minca, Colombia
pacific coastline of nicaragua--when deciding between nicaragua or costa rica, know there is amazing coastline in both
Costa Rica vs Nicaragua: Which Country Should You Visit?
close up shot of wrought iron balconies in the french quater of New Orleans--you'll see plenty of beautiful corners like this throughout your 3 days in New Orleans itinerary!
Our Exciting 3 Days in New Orleans Itinerary (Tried + Tested!)
Buda or Pest: The Best Place to Stay in Budapest
Buda or Pest: What’s the Best Place to Stay in Budapest?
kate storm and jeremy storm posing at the top of fishermans bastion with parliament in the background in budapest hungary
The Ideal 3 Days in Budapest Itinerary (+ Travel Guide)
2 Weeks in Italy Itinerary: Colosseum
How to Spend 2 Weeks in Italy (Itinerary for 14 Perfect Days!)
2 Days in Rome Itinerary: Trevi Fountain
2 Days in Rome: An Epic + Easy Rome Itinerary
Travel Stories of 2017: Our Year in 9 Vignettes
kate storm overlooking the bay of san juan del sur nicaragua
We Have to Go Back: Our Favorite New Destinations of 2017
view of a wooden building along a canal in bruges belgium. canals are a big draw of bruges or ghent belgium
Ghent or Bruges, Belgium: Which Flemish City Is Best?
3 Days in Venice in November: Canal View
Venice in November is Magical (Here’s Why + What to Do!)
Florence Italy skyline at blue hour with Piazza Signoria lit up in the distance, an unforgettable addition to a Florence itinerary
The Ultimate 2 Days in Florence Itinerary (+ Tips!)
set of white lilies set against the river at sunset, as seen when exploring the best things to do in bucharest romania
9 Best Things to Do in Bucharest: Itinerary + Tips
Kate Storm sitting on a ledge overlooking Arezzo, one of the best day trips from Florence
11 Amazing Things to Do in Arezzo, Italy