Kate Armstrong
Travel writer
Travel writer Kate Armstrong divides her time between the US, Mexico and Europe exploring places and subjects that spark her interest: culture, cuisine, cruises and anything offbeat. She usually travels solo.
In Italy’s home of pizza, there’s another type of food that’s a must
Although they are overshadowed by Neapolitan pizza and pasta sauce, I’ve heard about the city’s pastries and am keen to find the city’s best.
- Kate Armstrong
- ★★★★
- Cruises
Even sceptics of large ships will be impressed by this superbly run giant
From toddlers to 80-year-olds, this cruise giant offers something for everyone, including solo travellers.
- Kate Armstrong
Everyone’s a winner: You’re spoilt for choice on this big ship
With staff, crew and passengers hailing from all over the globe, this cruise giant is a microcosm of the world.
- Kate Armstrong
Beyond moussaka: The foodies’ guide to Greek dishes you must try
Local specialties exist all over Greece – at a seafood shack in Rhodes, village tavern in northern Greece or city restaurant in the shadow of the Acropolis.
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People skip this delightful city for Pisa. This is why you shouldn’t
Most travellers bypass this underrated stop en route to Pisa or Florence, but what I discover is an unexpected highlight best explored on foot.
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Once isolated, this remote part of Greece is now accessible
The region, the middle of three “fingers” that dangle from Greece’s mainland, is a place you may never want to leave.
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After seeing this city on two wheels, I want to move here
With about 230 kilometres of dedicated lanes, this Spanish metropolis’ bike network provides a fabulous way to visit the city sights.
- Kate Armstrong
- ★★★★
- Airport reviews
It opened almost a decade late, but this airport still feels futuristic
Delayed so long that Berlin locals joked it was already outdated, but the automation at this European airport is next-level.
- Kate Armstrong
Seven highlights you need to see at Berlin’s notorious wall
Symbolic of the Cold War, the 155-kilometre Berlin Wall was a concrete behemoth that cut the German capital in half and separated its citizens.
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- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
Historic hotel by legendary beer family just got a refresh
Fondly recalled by locals as one of Munich’s most traditional stays, a renovation in 2024 brought the hotel into the 21st century.
- Kate Armstrong