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 standing with her back to the camera along the Grand Canal, a must-see during a Florence to Venice day trip! Gondolas are parked along the canal and Kate is wearing a cream sweater.
How to Take a Fun Florence to Venice Day Trip (No Tour Necessary!)
One Day in Strasbourg Itinerary: Square with Cafes
19 Best Things to Do in Strasbourg, France (+ Tips for Visiting!)
Things to Do in Orvieto Italy: Umbrian Countryside
Driving from Rome to Florence: Where to Stop + Travel Tips!
Tiled buildings in the Alfama District of Lisbon Portugal on a sunny day
How to Spend One Perfect Day in Lisbon (Itinerary & Tips!)
Montmartre street scene with cafes to the left. Montmartre is one of the best neighborhoods to visit when deciding what to do in Paris at night
What to Do in Paris at Night: 21 Exciting Ideas
Photo of canal in Annecy France--leaving major cities to see beautiful towns like this is one of our top tips for traveling Europe!
75+ Essential Europe Travel Tips You Need to Hear
Kate Storm and Jeremy Storm in the Greek Theatre of Taormina Sicily
We Have to Go Back: Our Favorite New Destinations of 2019
Strasbourg Christmas market stalls set up under a tree with lights in it at twilight
Strasbourg in December: Things to Do + Christmas Market Tips!
Kate Storm in a brown coat approaching the camera. Several houses decorated for Christmas in Colmar France are behind her.
Colmar in Winter: Epic Travel Guide + Christmas Market FAQ
Palm trees growing on green grass in Lummus Park, Miami Beach.
15 Miami Quotes + Captions To Make You Crave the Beach
Kate Storm in a blue long-sleeved shirt overlooking Killarney Natoinal Park--a must-see spot when planning a trip to Ireland!
How Much Does a Trip to Ireland Cost (On Any Budget)?
view of the trulli of alberobello puglia from a rooftop, one of the best small towns in italy to visit
44 Lovely Villages & Small Towns in Italy (Places Worth a Detour!)
Kate Storm and Jeremy Storm standing in front of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland shortly before sunset
How to Plan Your Magical Ireland Honeymoon
Slieve League Cliffs in Donegal Ireland, as seen during a fabulous Ireland road trip
Ireland Off the Beaten Path: 17 Secret Spots + Hidden Gems
Exterior of Belleek Castle Ireland
Belleek Castle, County Mayo: Our Surprising Stay (+ Why to Visit!)
Full Irish breakfast served in Dublin, one of the best things to try when looking for the best food in Ireland
21+ Things to Eat in Ireland (+ Food Experiences Not to Miss!)
View of Split Croatia as seen from Marjan Hill on a sunny day--definitely don't missing visiting Split on your 10 days in Croatia itinerary!
The Ultimate 10 Days in Croatia Itinerary
View of Split Croatia Harbor with small boats in the foreground and palm trees in front of buildings in the background
How to Spend One Splendid Day in Split (Itinerary + Travel Tips)
View of Hvar Town from Spanish Fort with Pakleni Islands in the distance, one of the best things to do in Hvar Croatia
15 Best Things to Do in Hvar, Croatia
Borromini Forced Perspective Gallery at Palazzo Spada, shot from across the garden
How to Visit Palazzo Spada’s Offbeat Optical Illusion in Rome
View of the Roman Forum and Colosseum from tha Altare della Patria, one of the best viewpoints in Rome
15 Best Views of Rome (+ How to Visit!)
2 Days in Boston Itinerary: Fanieul Hall
15 Wicked Fun Quotes About Boston
Kate Storm leaning against a Vespa parked in front of a building in Rome Italy--you can learn all kinds of fun facts about Italy when wandering around Rome!
Turning 29: 28 Things I Did While I Was 28
Things to Do in Acadia National Park
7+ Epic East Coast USA Road Trip Routes (Itineraries + Tips)
Rome off the beaten path: view of Galleria Sciarra looking up
Inside Galleria Sciarra, The Trevi Fountain’s Secret Neighbor
Eiffel Tower in Paris France as framed by trees
How to Plan an Epic 2 Week Europe Trip (+ Itinerary Ideas!)
A photo of the front of a Venetian gondola in the foreground with the Grand Canal in the background--the absolute best views of Venice can be found from inside a gondola!
Is a Gondola Ride in Venice Worth the Price? (+ Essential Tips!)
View of fortress near Dubrovnik as seen from town walls, with Adriatic Sea in the foreground--when deciding whether to visit Split or Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik wins on views of the city itself!
Split or Dubrovnik: Which Coastal Croatian City is Right for You?
Tuscan countryside as seen from Montepulciano, with the countyside bathed in golden light--this Tuscany travel blog post will cover everything you need to know about finding spots like this during your Tuscany road trip!
The Perfect Tuscany Road Trip Itinerary (+ Driving Tips!)
Photo of the front of St. Mark's Basilica at night
What to Do in Venice at Night: 9 Fun Ideas