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 looking down into Wall Street Slot Canyon in Bryce Canyon, an unforgettable stop on a Utah road trip itinerary
How to Hike Wall Street in Bryce Canyon
Pile of cannoli with chocolate chips on the end, one of the most popular street foods in Sicily Italy
What to Eat in Sicily: 21 Traditional Sicilian Foods to Try When You Visit
Statue of Apollo in front of the Temple of Apollo in Pompeii. Incredible ruins like this can be seen at either Pompeii or Herculaneum
Pompeii or Herculaneum: Which Ancient City is Best?
Huevos agorhados as seen from above on a pink tablecloth surrounded by sides during a breakfast in Mexico
Mexican Breakfast Guide: How to Enjoy Breakfast in Mexico
Sunset at Dead Horse Point State Park, one of the best places to visit in Utah
25 Best Places to Visit in Utah (Vacation Spots Not to Miss!)
Faraglioni of Capri as seen from the water with the brown bow of a boat in the foreground. Capri is one of the most romantic places in Italy, partially because of the legend of the Faraglioni!
17 Wildly Romantic Places in Italy
Cannons overlooking Fort Macon NC with the beach visible in the distance
5 Best Things to Do at Fort Macon, North Carolina (+ Travel Tips!)
delicate arch on a sunny day, the view at the end of the delicate arch hike in arches national park
How to Enjoy Utah’s Delicate Arch Hike (+ Other Ways to Visit!)
Large arch in Arches National Park with desert visible through it
13 Best Hikes in Arches National Park
Photo of the village of Gordes France taken from above. The village is visible on the left and countryside on the right. Gordes is considered one of the best places to visit in the south of France!
25 Fabulous Small Towns in France (+ Map to Find Them!)
Waikiki Beach shot from above, with palm trees in the foreground and oceans in the background. Waikiki Beach is one of the best beaches in the USA
33 Unforgettable Beaches in the USA
Kate Storm in a pink shirt descending a staircase on Bled Island with the lake visible in the background
15 Lovely Day Trips from Ljubljana, Slovenia
Soca River in Slovenia with trees on either side and a mountain visible in the background, as seen during a Slovenia road trip
25 Beautiful Places to Visit in Slovenia (Destinations Not to Miss)
Souvenir shop in Ireland selling wool sweaters. The building is stone and red. If you want to buy wool in Ireland, don't overpack when deciding what to bring to Ireland.
What to Buy in Ireland: 25 Best Ireland Souvenirs
Cone of gelato being held up in front of the Pantheon in Rome. Gelato is definitely a popular food in Rome Italy to consider when deciding what to eat in Rome!
What to Eat in Rome: Food Guide to the Eternal City
Jones Street in Savannh GA with a green house in the left foreground and an oak tree on the right. Jones Street is one of the best Savannah photo spots
25 Gorgeous Savannah Photo Spots (+ Map!)
Bled Island in the center of Lake Bled in Slovenia, a must-see during a Slovenia road trip itinerary
The Perfect 7 Day Slovenia Road Trip Itinerary (Alps, City & Sea!)
Acorn Street in Boston MA with Christmas decor hanging from the buildings on the left and an American flag in the distances. Boston is one of the best Christmas vacations in us
25 Best Christmas Vacations in the USA
Kate Storm in the Tuscan countryside at sunset with a sun flare on the right side of the photo--Tuscan sunsets are an epic part of any Tuscany road trip itinerary.
9 Phenomenal Road Trips in Italy (Itinerary Ideas + Driving Tips!)
Photo of the side of Florence's Duomo at blue hour with cupola in the background. Checking out the Duomo is one of the best things to do in Florence at night
What to Do in Florence at Night: 13 Fun Ideas
Nyhavn Harbor on a sunny day in Copenhagen Denmark, one of the best cities to visit in Europe
35 Best Cities to Visit in Europe (Bucket List for City Lovers!)
Canal as seen one day in Amsterdam, with houseboats in front of the typical Dutch houses
One Day in Amsterdam: How to Enjoy Amsterdam in a Day
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco CA shot from above on a clear day
35 Fun San Francisco Quotes to Inspire Your Trip
Pastry and cappuccino breakfast in Italy shot from above
How to Enjoy a Typical Breakfast in Italy (Bar, Hotel, or Home!)
Faralongi off the coast of Capti Italy with palm fronds in the foreground
75 Fun and Interesting Facts About Italy (History, Culture & Travel!)
Wooden cart parked in a Texas field surrounded by bluebonnets. Beautiful countryside like this close by many of the best weekend getaways in Texas!
25 Best Weekend Getaways in Texas
Boats near Cape Lookout seen from above--the coast of north carolina is one of the best honeymoon destinations in usa
25+ Best Weekend Getaways in the South
view of pacific ocean in puerto escondido mexico with red flower in the foreground. public beaches are a cheap way to make the most of your mexico travel budget
50+ Important Travel Tips for Mexico
Tulum beach from above as seen on a road trip Yucatan Mexico itinerary
The Ultimate 10 Day Yucatan Road Trip Itinerary
Jeremy Storm climbing a pyramid at the Becan Ruins in Mexico, wearing a black t shirt and pulling on a rope for support
How to Visit Becan, A Delightfully Offbeat Mayan City