Hi Reader,

I've had a whirlwind summer hiking in the French Alps, getting adjusted to life in Belgium, visiting Paris with family and I'll be off to Georgia tomorrow (the country) for a week..

I’ve also been doing a lot of talking lately, and this week I’m sharing two conversations I’m really proud of.

1. Goatcast by Bookatrekking

Bookatrekking just launched a podcast called Goatcast, and I’m one of the first three guests. Host Sierd van der Bij and I talked about:

• Solo hiking and where the confidence actually comes from
• Why mountain huts make long-distance trekking more social than you’d expect
• What keeps pulling me back to the trail

If you’ve ever thought about a hut-to-hut trek but weren’t sure you could do it alone, start with this episode.

Kimberly Kephart on Solo Hik... Sep 21 · Goatcast 56:47   ​

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1. National Military Spouse Network Highlight

The National Military Spouse Network featured me in its Military Spouse Highlights series. I talk about going from managing at Enterprise, to teaching fitness, to working at the USO, and finally building a travel business during our Italy assignment when SOFA rules limited my job options. I also cover the Jordan group trip cancellation and what it taught me about running a travel business.

If you’re a military spouse trying to build a career that moves with you, I wrote this one for you. Read my NMSN feature or watch the YouTube episode below:

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Lastly, if you have been thinking about going to Iceland with me in January, this is your last chance. The trip closes on October 28th, 2026. You can book here. I would love for you to join me in Iceland to experience the Northern Lights and how amazing Iceland is in the wintertime.

Things I am Loving Lately

• These Goodr sunglasses that are non-slip
• My X-Collection Opera Bag Medium by Brics Milano
• This Electronic Handwarmer by Ocoopa that will keep my hands warm at the European Christmas Markets
• ​Booking.com Late Escape Deal: save 15% or more on stays between October 1, 2026 and January 7, 2027. Look for the "Late Escape Deal" label on the property, book by January 7, 2027, and the discount will be applied automatically. Works with Genius discounts too. Browse Late Escape Deals on Booking.com​

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Can't wait to fill you in on what you can expect from Georgia and some great Christmas Markets to add to your European Itineraries this winter!

Talk soon,

Kimberly