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.
kate storm in the sand dunes of vilanculos mozambique during a life of travel lifestyle
How Choosing a Life of Travel Changed Everything
canal view of strasbourg france, where our tips for airbnb hosts include giving precise directions to your property
17 Incredibly Useful Tips for Airbnb Hosts
kate storm and jeremy storm at chatuchak weekend market during their first time in bangkok thailand
13 Essential Tips for Your First Time in Bangkok
collection of coral and fish as seen during open water course koh tao scuba diving
Koh Tao Scuba Diving: Our PADI Open Water Course Experience
view of sarajevo bosnia and herzegovina skyline on a sunny day with a minaret prominent. old town is packed with some of the best things to do in sarajevo
15 Spectacular Things to Do in Sarajevo
stari most bridge as seen from across the river, one of the best things to do in mostar bosnia and herzegovina
9 Memorable Things to Do in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
What to Do in Dubrovnik: Sunset in Dubrovnik Croatia
Croatia Travel Budget: Exactly What Our Croatia Trip Cost
people swimming in waterfalls croatia krka vs plitvice national park
Krka vs Plitvice: Which Croatian Waterfalls Are Best?
Vintgar Gorge in Slovenia with boardwalks visible on the left side of the photo. vintgar gorge is very affordable to visit, is slovenia expensive
Slovenia Travel Budget: Is Slovenia Expensive?
Piran Slovenia as seen from above. Piran is one of the best places to visit in Slovenia
Piran, Slovenia: Fun Things to Do + Travel Guide
One Day in Milan Itinerary: Rooftop of Duomo
The Perfect One Day in Milan Itinerary (+ Last Supper Tips!)
piles of spices in marrakech medina--spices are an affordable addition to trip to morocco costs and a morocco travel budget
Our Morocco Trip Budget: What Does Backpacking Morocco Cost?
man taking a selfie from a sand dune during a sahara desert tour morocco
How to Take a Sahara Desert Tour in Morocco (Our Experience + Tips!)
marrakech tanneries as seen from above, during an experience with the marrakech tannery scam
The Marrakech Tannery Scam: Our Worst Experience in Morocco
view of volterra italy from balcony overlooking town, one of the best things to do in volterra
Volterra, Italy: Cool Things to Do + Travel Guide!
Best Things to Do in Bolzano: View from Santa Maria Maddalena Church
13 Absolute Best Things to Do in Bolzano, Italy
Photo of an arch in Madrid Spain with colorful buildings visible in the background. views like this are a free way to enjoy madrid on a budget
Madrid on a Budget: What Does a Trip to Madrid Cost?
Woman with long blond hair standing in front of departures board in an airport with all travel essentials for the plane in her bag
25 Long Haul Flight Essentials (+ Long Flight Tips!)
View of Toledo Spain from across the Tagus River, as seen on a day trip from Madrid
How to Take a Magical Madrid to Toledo Day Trip
Jeremy Storm in a red shirt standing on a beach in Tayrona National Park Colombia--be sure to go through this international travel checklist before heading off to gorgeous spots like this!
21 Important Things to Do Before an International Trip
rainbow falls smoky mountains, surrounded by green foliage
Hiking the Epic Rainbow Falls Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains
young woman travel budgeting in a notebook, with a model airplane and a jar of money in the foreground as she creates a travel budget
How to Budget for a Trip: The Easiest Budgeting Method (+ Tips!)
Photo of a white stucco building in charleston sc with red shutters. you'll see views like this when exploring what to do in charleston when it rains
7+ Fun Indoor Activities in Charleston (for a Rainy Day)
Sunrise over Atlantic Beach North Carolina's pier--sunrises and sunsets definitely belong on your list of what to do in atlantic beach
17 Best Things to Do in Atlantic Beach, NC (+ Nearby!)
The Best Things to Do in Savannah: Fountain in Square
55 Best Things to Do in Savannah, GA (+ Food Tips!)
Jeremy Storm sitting on a ledge overlooking Dead Horse Point State Park near sunset as part of a Utah national parks road trip
The Ultimate Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary
horseshoe bend az, one of the best things to do in page az, as seen near sunset
Horseshoe Bend, Arizona: The Ultimate Travel Guide
man in a red jacket as seen on one of the best day hikes in the grand canyon, with a tree in the left foreground and the canyon consuming most of the image
11 Epic Day Hikes in the Grand Canyon (South Rim)
kate storm in san juan del sur on a 6 month round the world trip
How Our 6 Month Round The World Trip Changed Our Lives (+ Tips!)
Rusted Plassey Shipwreck laying on a stone beach on Inisheer Island Ireland, the smallest of the 3 Aran Islands
9 Fun Things to Do on Inisheer (Inis Oírr), Ireland’s Smallest Aran Island