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.
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.
- by 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.
- by 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.
- by 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.
- by Kate Armstrong
Avoid the scorching heat: Eight perfect Greek islands to visit year-round
With rising temperatures and increasing crowds, head out-of-season to those islands that are ‘open’ year round for a serene experience.
- by Kate Armstrong
This fascinating, must-visit capital can be overwhelming. Here are nine ways to break it down
The following “must visits” will help you experience the many faces of this fascinating capital within accessible locales.
- by Kate Armstrong
Beyond Athens: Greece’s 10 best small towns to visit
The best way to experience everyday Greek life is by heading to less frantic, mainland towns. From coastal gateways to regional hubs, these compact locales are perfect for “doing Greece”, whether by hiking a village trail or relaxing in a plaza bar.
- by Kate Armstrong
Nine must-do highlights of Calgary, Canada
Home of the Stampede and the Caesar, Alberta’s oil and gas wealth has built the base of a lively city with a noteworthy skyline.
- by Kate Armstrong
Famous for retro sitcoms, this US city is finally cool
The home of Laverne & Shirley and Happy Days, Milwaukee is no longer caught in a time warp.
- by Kate Armstrong
10 days, three lodges, three countries and nature’s wonders
While gourmet meals, luxury accommodation and passionate guides are as consistent as the sun, each lodge in this 10-day safari delivers stellar moments.
- by Kate Armstrong
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