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    Claire Donovan

    18 travel guides on Curiosity Trail

    Claire writes about cities the way light hits them. Based on the West Coast, she’s drawn to places where atmosphere matters — waterfront neighborhoods, old brick districts, early morning markets before the crowds arrive. Her work leans sensory but never indulgent; she’s attentive to texture, rhythm, and the subtle details that make a place feel lived-in.

    When she travels, she prefers long walks, small cafés, and staying just long enough to understand how a neighborhood breathes. She believes the best trips aren’t rushed — they unfold.

  • Old Trois-Rivières boardwalk along the St. Lawrence River at golden hour with heritage buildings
    Itineraries | North America

    Visiting Trois-Rivières, Québec: A Complete Guide

    ByClaire Donovan October 17, 2026October 25, 2026

    Read More Visiting Trois-Rivières, Québec: A Complete GuideContinue

  • Dane County Farmers Market surrounding the Wisconsin State Capitol in downtown Madison on a summer Saturday morning
    Itineraries | North America

    Two Lakes, One Capitol, Zero Rush: A Deeper Look at Madison, Wisconsin

    ByClaire Donovan August 12, 2026October 26, 2026

    Read More Two Lakes, One Capitol, Zero Rush: A Deeper Look at Madison, WisconsinContinue

  • Sleeping Giant formation seen from Thunder Bay waterfront across Lake Superior at golden hour
    Itineraries | North America

    Visiting Thunder Bay, Ontario: A Complete Guide

    ByClaire Donovan August 4, 2026October 26, 2026

    Read More Visiting Thunder Bay, Ontario: A Complete GuideContinue

  • Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge at golden hour with Lake Superior and harbor in background
    Itineraries | North America

    Duluth, Minnesota: Where Scandinavian Roots Meet a Lake Superior Brewing Renaissance

    ByClaire Donovan July 10, 2026October 26, 2026

    Read More Duluth, Minnesota: Where Scandinavian Roots Meet a Lake Superior Brewing RenaissanceContinue

  • Art Deco skyline of downtown Tulsa Oklahoma at golden hour with Boston Avenue Methodist Church
    Itineraries | North America

    Tulsa, Oklahoma: The Art Deco Capital You Weren’t Expecting

    ByClaire Donovan July 7, 2026October 26, 2026

    Read More Tulsa, Oklahoma: The Art Deco Capital You Weren’t ExpectingContinue

  • South Saskatchewan River flowing through downtown Saskatoon at golden hour with Remai Modern museum
    Itineraries | North America

    Visiting Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: A Complete Guide

    ByClaire Donovan June 25, 2026October 26, 2026

    Read More Visiting Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: A Complete GuideContinue

  • Milwaukee Art Museum Burke Brise Soleil wings open over Lake Michigan at sunrise
    Itineraries | North America

    Visiting Milwaukee, Wisconsin: A Complete Guide

    ByClaire Donovan June 10, 2026October 26, 2026

    Read More Visiting Milwaukee, Wisconsin: A Complete GuideContinue

  • Courthouse Square in downtown Redwood City California at golden hour with historic courthouse dome
    Itineraries | North America

    Beyond the Conference Hotel: How to Actually Enjoy Silicon Valley in Redwood City

    ByClaire Donovan May 26, 2026October 26, 2026

    Read More Beyond the Conference Hotel: How to Actually Enjoy Silicon Valley in Redwood CityContinue

  • Cobblestone streets and brick storefronts in Omaha's Old Market district at golden hour
    Itineraries | North America

    Visiting Omaha, Nebraska: A Complete Guide

    ByClaire Donovan May 24, 2026October 25, 2026

    Read More Visiting Omaha, Nebraska: A Complete GuideContinue

  • Medellín, Colombia: city scraper at night time
    Itineraries | Latin America

    Medellín, Colombia: Riding the Metrocable Into a City That Rebuilt Itself

    ByClaire Donovan May 9, 2026October 25, 2026

    Read More Medellín, Colombia: Riding the Metrocable Into a City That Rebuilt ItselfContinue

  • Saguaro cacti silhouetted against orange sunset in Saguaro National Park near Tucson Arizona
    Itineraries | North America

    Tucson, Arizona: Why the Old Pueblo Deserves More Than a Day Trip

    ByClaire Donovan April 26, 2026October 25, 2026

    Read More Tucson, Arizona: Why the Old Pueblo Deserves More Than a Day TripContinue

  • Grand Traverse Bay at golden hour with Old Mission Peninsula in the distance, Traverse City Michigan
    Itineraries | North America

    Traverse City Beyond Cherry Season: Food, Wine, and Water Worth Every Mile

    ByClaire Donovan April 23, 2026October 25, 2026

    Read More Traverse City Beyond Cherry Season: Food, Wine, and Water Worth Every MileContinue

  • Anderson Japanese Gardens koi pond and stone lantern in Rockford Illinois
    Itineraries | North America

    Rockford, Illinois: The Midwest City That Deserves More Than a Drive-Through

    ByClaire Donovan April 18, 2026October 25, 2026

    Read More Rockford, Illinois: The Midwest City That Deserves More Than a Drive-ThroughContinue

  • Nā Pali Coast cliffs on Kauai Hawaii at golden hour with turquoise ocean below
    Itineraries | North America

    Kauai at Its Own Pace: A Thoughtful Guide to Hawaii’s Quietest Island

    ByClaire Donovan April 4, 2026October 26, 2026

    Read More Kauai at Its Own Pace: A Thoughtful Guide to Hawaii’s Quietest IslandContinue

  • Cycling on hard-packed sand at low tide on Hilton Head Island beach, South Carolina
    Itineraries | North America

    Hilton Head Island: A Three-Day Escape That’s Better Off-Season

    ByClaire Donovan March 31, 2026October 25, 2026

    Read More Hilton Head Island: A Three-Day Escape That’s Better Off-SeasonContinue

  • Grand River flowing through downtown Grand Rapids Michigan with Blue Bridge and riverwalk
    Itineraries | North America

    Wealthy Street to the Waterfront: An Insider’s Guide to Grand Rapids and the Lake Michigan Shore

    ByClaire Donovan March 31, 2026October 25, 2026

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  • Calgary skyline and Bow River pathway at golden hour with Rocky Mountain foothills in background
    Itineraries | North America

    Calgary Beyond Banff: The Food and Culture Scene Worth Staying For

    ByClaire Donovan March 24, 2026October 25, 2026

    Read More Calgary Beyond Banff: The Food and Culture Scene Worth Staying ForContinue

  • Anacortes Washington waterfront at golden hour with fishing boats and San Juan Islands
    Itineraries | North America

    Anacortes, Washington: Island Charm Without the Summer Crowds

    ByClaire Donovan March 18, 2026October 25, 2026

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