A Certain Kind of Adventure

There is a specific kind of electricity that only exists when you are moving toward something that matters. It’s found in the downshift of a gear before a hairpin turn, the weight of a heavy door closing behind you, and the split-second decision to intervene when someone is out of options.

Jet Set Adventure celebrates these characters because they don’t just exist—they live. They represent the rush of action and the deep, uncomplicated joy of helping those in need, balanced by the reward of a quiet drink and a view that was earned, not bought.

Yes, it is a fantasy. It is wish fulfillment in its purest, most cinematic form. But there is utility in the dream. By examining these fictional lives, we aren’t just escaping our own; we are taking notes. We are learning to appreciate the finer details of our own world and remembering that, while we might not all drive a Daimler Dart along the Riviera to save the day, we can certainly choose to live our own lives with a bit more audacity, a bit more kindness, and a sharper sense of style.

We want Jet Set Adventure to be a resource for those who enjoy exactly these types of characters in their high-living, high-octane world, and we’re going to explore as many of these characters and properties as we can find. But we’re going to start with the one who defines this sub-genre: Modesty Blaise.