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.
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- Hotel reviews
Greek seaside stay isn’t luxe but you’ll feel like you won the lottery
In a town of sleek, boutique options, the charming family-run Hotel Marianna in Nafplio stands out for old-style hospitality, where nothing is too much bother.
- Kate Armstrong
As a first-time visitor to Hawaii, one thing surprised me most
Blame The Brady Bunch. I’d always imagined Hawaii as “America in the Pacific”, but I was totally wrong.
- Kate Armstrong
Cheap eats are (thankfully) delicious in this wallet-draining paradise
Dining out in Honolulu doesn’t need to be a pricey affair. You can eat delicious local and Hawaiian cuisines without it taking a huge bite out of your wallet.
- Kate Armstrong
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- Airline reviews
Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise a winner (but Jetstar pulls out)
Despite the four-hour time lag, with a restful sleep on this overnight flight you can hit the beach running.
- Kate Armstrong
The place where Donald Trump likes to holiday year-round
Florida’s Palm Beach has always attracted the glitterati, way before the current POTUS claimed his patch of this luxe locale.
- Kate Armstrong
Seven highlights of the majestic (and infamous) US Capitol Building
As the 47th president celebrates his inauguration, here’s what to see at the epicentre of American democracy (and yes, the site of the attack on January 6, 2021).
- Kate Armstrong
A canal boat through French wine country is the ultimate in slow travel
A relaxing meander through the vineyards of Burgundy allows the benefits of slow travel to sink in.
- Kate Armstrong
Nine highlights of Washington DC most visitors miss
Beyond the US capital’s monuments and museums are waterfront precincts and historical neighbourhoods waiting to be discovered.
- Kate Armstrong
This ancient site is goosebump-inducing
In the lead-up to the Olympic Games, take a look at the place where it all began.
- Kate Armstrong
The music-obsessed US city where Taylor Swift was discovered, age 14
Nashville is the heart of the world’s country music scene, but don’t let the honky-tonks alone distract you; the city has surprises under its cowboy hats.
- Kate Armstrong
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