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Kate Armstrong

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.

 La Sfogliatella Mary is the place for a rum baba.

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.

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Norwegian Viva has capacity for more than 3000 passengers.

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.

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Norwegian Viva at sea.

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.

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Greek salad with Manouri cheese.

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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Livorno’s coloured houses and new fort sit on its canals.

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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Mani region, Greece.

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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Gaudi’s masterpiece … La Sagrada Familia pierces through the uniform city blocks.

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.

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From the ceiling of Terminal 1 hangs a massive metal “net” of red, a sculpture known as The Magic Carpet.

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.

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The wall and one of the many watchtowers.

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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The ivy-covered Pfistermühle restaurant.

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.

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