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Kristie Kellahan swapped life as a lawyer for the freedom and adventure of travel writing 20 years ago and has never looked back. Sydney-born, her commute home is a little longer now that she is based in New York City.

Meet the family that owns much of Mykonos

Meet the family that owns much of Mykonos

In the 1960s, when rustic Mykonos was just starting to gain attention, the Daktylideses family saw the island’s potential.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
A $297 charge for OnlyFans? My card details were stolen on holiday

A $297 charge for OnlyFans? My card details were stolen on holiday

Credit card scams are on the rise and tourists are common targets. Here are five tips for avoiding what happened to me in Europe.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Hawaii’s best places to eat and drink

Hawaii’s best places to eat and drink

Visitors used to come to Hawaii for the beautiful beaches, not the food. Now, the culinary scene is booming.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
The best places to stay in Hawaii

The best places to stay in Hawaii

Most visitors stay close to the action in Waikiki resorts, while some venture to Oahu's quieter North Shore or neighbouring islands of Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
This is the best-value hotel you can find in Honolulu’s top location
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This is the best-value hotel you can find in Honolulu’s top location

I’m a huge fan of Hawaii, yet even I will admit it can be a painfully expensive destination. That’s what makes this hotel such a pleasant surprise.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
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America’s first Raffles hotel is the pinnacle of modern glamour

America’s first Raffles hotel is the pinnacle of modern glamour

A world away from the original in Singapore, the first Raffles in the US still provides the same distinct service.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
I hadn’t heard of this beautiful, tiny country until I visited it

I hadn’t heard of this beautiful, tiny country until I visited it

The entire country of San Marino, just 61 square kilometres, is UNESCO World-Heritage listed.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
The mid-size ship that delivers max-size enjoyment

The mid-size ship that delivers max-size enjoyment

After its bow-to-stern refurbishment, there’s a lot to love on Norwegian Cruise Line’s smallest ship.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
What Aussie flyers need to know about the new ‘pets in cabins’ rules

What Aussie flyers need to know about the new ‘pets in cabins’ rules

Changes are afoot for pet owners and those who’d rather not share the skies with dogs and cats. So how will the proposed new scheme work?

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Avoid the ‘single supplement’: How to cruise solo without paying twice the price

Avoid the ‘single supplement’: How to cruise solo without paying twice the price

Cruising solo can be better, cheaper and smarter – here’s how to make the most of a solo cruise.

  • by Kristie Kellahan

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