background

Kimberly Kephart Travels

My newsletter is for solo travelers, midlife explorers, and slow adventurers who want meaningful trips — not just bucket lists. I share grounded travel tips with storytelling and destination insights, and behind-the-scenes looks at my group trips and travel planning process. If you're ready to finally book the ticket (without losing yourself in the overwhelm), you're in the right place.

Hey! Want to travel together in 2026 and 2027? All New Group Trips to the Dolomites, Portugal and Iceland

February 2nd, 2026 Hi Reader I am so excited to announce that I’ve officially launched a new round of group trips to Portugal, Iceland, Jordan, and the Dolomites. These are places I’ve personally traveled to and deeply loved, and I designed these trips for people who want meaningful experiences without the stress of planning. If traveling with a small group sounds like something you’ve been craving, I’d love for you to take a look. See the trips below and join me in 2026 and 2027 Group Trips...

Talking solo hiking, Europe, and doing things alone-- You'll want to watch this YouTube Video

Hi friends, Happy January! I was recently a guest on my friend FuseTravels YouTube Channel, where we talked candidly about solo hiking in Europe — how I got started, what keeps me safe, and why doing things alone has shaped how I travel (and live). Fuse is your resident expert in all things Italy, and I want to introduce you to her and her platform, give her a like and a follow! If you’ve ever been curious about solo hiking, traveling independently, or building confidence on your own terms,...

A Personal Note as the Year Wraps Up

Hi friends, We made it to the last day of the year! I’ve been doing something I do every December: reading a letter I wrote to my future self. Did you know you could write a letter to your future self? It's through a website called FutureMe Last year’s letter absolutely wrecked me—in the best way. At the time, we were standing on the edge of so much uncertainty. We thought retirement was coming. We didn’t know what life would look like next. And while some of those plans didn’t unfold the way...

My Group Trip Hub Is Live + Jordan April 2026 Sold Out!

Hey Reader I’ve got some big news to share and honestly, I’m still riding the wave of excitement. My April 2026 Jordan group trip is officially SOLD OUT. Excited Schitts Creek GIF by CBC Thirteen incredible women are joining me on this adventure, and I couldn’t be more grateful or more energized for what’s ahead. Seeing this kind of enthusiasm for meaningful, community-driven travel has reaffirmed exactly why I wanted to host group trips in the first place. And because so many of you reached...
Video gif. A cute french bulldog sits at a table setting waiting patiently wearing a Thanksgiving turkey hat on its head.

How I’m Giving Thanks — and Giving Back — This Black Friday

Hey Reader This isn’t your typical Black Friday email no flash sales, no promo codes, and definitely no Amazon wishlists. When I think about what I’m most grateful for, it’s not the gear I’ve packed or the souvenirs I’ve brought home. It’s the experiences — the people met along trails, the laughter in tiny cafés, the way travel makes the world feel smaller and kinder. So this Thanksgiving, I want to challenge you to gift experiences, not things. Take a friend hiking. Plan that long-overdue...
Wildlife gif. A friendly-looking brown bear emphatically waves his paw hello from behind a wire fence. Text, "Hello!"

You’re Invited: My New Travel & Hiking Communities Are Live!

Hey Reader This has been a long time coming — and I’m so excited to finally share it with you. I’ve just launched two brand new Facebook groups created around the communities I love most: travel and hiking. And honestly? I’ve been hanging out in there alone for about a week wondering if I should tell anyone, so consider this your official invitation to join me before I start talking to myself about trail snacks, wine and travel deals. Because here’s the thing — travel can feel really...

3 Spots Left for Jordan — and a Big Dolomites Idea Brewing

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...

I’m on the Type 2 Travel Podcast with Laura Ericson!

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...

Limited: 25% off my Jordan group trip (ends soon!)

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...

Oh, you need a vacation? Perfect—I know where.

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...