Kimberly Kephart Travels

Hey Reader, As the year winds down, I always start thinking about what’s next.What adventures do I want to say yes to this time? (all of them)Which trails still whisper my name when I close my laptop at night? For me… it’s the Italian Alps. Again. After the MADE Trek at the end of August (yes — that wild, breathtaking week across the Carnic Alps), I can’t stop thinking about bringing a small group of women back for a hut-to-hut adventure in 2026. Think: Friulian Dolomites, stopping by Malga...

Hey friends, A week ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Laura Ericson on her Type 2 Travel podcast, and let me tell you, this conversation felt different. Laura introduced me as someone who proves that adventure doesn’t have an expiration date, and honestly, that’s exactly what I want other women to hear. We talked about: What it means to stop following someone else’s timeline and start creating your own. How living across Europe and Asia as a military spouse forced me to carve out...

KIMBERLY KEPHART TRAVELS Habbi, I’ve got amazing news for anyone who’s been dreaming of Jordan—the next 4 travelers to book my group trip will get 25% off their spot-- —your spot drops from $1,753 to just $1,315 This limited-time discount is fully covered by my partners at TourHero, so you’ll save big without anything changing about the trip experience. Here’s how it works: Head to the trip page: JORDAN Enter coupon code NEXTBOOK240932 at checkout Your 25% discount will apply instantly But...

Kimberly Kephart Travels So, How About Jordan? Sorry if you’ve heard me talk about this a hundred times… but honestly, it’s Jordan. Can you blame me? So here’s the deal: I’ve got a trip to Jordan planned for next spring, April 12th- 19th and it’s going to be epic—think Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, and enough hummus to fuel a small army. This camel said he’s only coming if we get 6 sign-ups by October… so don’t let him down. But there’s a catch.This trip is like a secret club, and the...

KIMBERLY KEPHART TRAVELS Fall in Northern Italy: From Harvest Festivals to Mountain Hikes Not me running straight into fall.... Hey Reader Have you ever pictured yourself in Northern Italy in the fall? Imagine golden leaves drifting across mountain trails, the scent of roasted chestnuts in the air, and villagers celebrating centuries-old traditions. It’s the season of cheese festivals, crisp wines, apple harvests, and the joyful Desmontegada (or Almabtrieb), when decorated cows return from...

Greetings from Italy, It's been a long summer over here in Vicenza, and I've got a few new posts on the blog for you to check out, but first: For those of you who don't know, I am hosting a Group trip to Jordan in 2026. If you’ve ever dreamed of Petra, a night under Wadi Rum’s stars, or floating carefree in the Dead Sea, now’s your moment. I've gotten a lot of questions about if it's safe right now, and word on the street is: Yes, it's safe. Flights are still going in and out of Amman. Find...

The In-Betweens You Don’t See Dear friends, Normally, this is the point in the week where I’d be dropping into your inbox with some travel/hiking inspiration. But today’s note is going to be a little different. All I want to do is dive into a gallon of gelato to bury my feelings. Because I’m human, and these past two months have been hard in ways I didn’t fully see coming. I'll get back to travel, but I need to get this off my chest. Writing about it helps me process what happened. People see...