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Kate Allman

Kate Allman

Writer and broadcaster

Kate Allman is a Sydney-based travel writer, sports journalist and broadcaster. Her globe-trotting adventures regularly coincide with American football games or other major sports events. Outside the commentary booth, she’s most at home when powder skiing in the Colorado Rockies. Follow Kate on Instagram and X @kateallman_

Sativa House Hotel Review.

You’ll be surprised how these new Tasmanian villas were created

Saving the planet isn’t always comfortable or practical, but Sativa House manages both.

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I’ll pay more to ski the US and avoid Japan’s ‘Bali on the snow’

Australians love big Japanese resorts. But you won’t find me booking a ski trip there.

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Want to ski the world’s best slopes from just $60 a day? Here’s how

The barely advertised pass. The early-bird package. It’s impossible to find day passes and resort rates this good without a little help – trust me, I’ve tried.

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A bucket-list road trip in the world’s happiest country

Universal access to nature, sauna culture and easy city living define the country often touted as the happiest on Earth.

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If you’re lining up to by a lift pass for the same day, something has gone wrong with your planning.

No-brainer ways to save on an Australian ski trip

If you’re walking up to the lift ticket window in the morning to buy a lift pass for the same day, something has gone seriously wrong with your planning.

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The first staff on a test run of the new Perisher ski lift.

Australia’s highest lift ready as ski resort rivalries heat up after snow

As the resorts celebrate a strong start to ski season, here’s what’s new on the mountains this year.

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The 10-metre-tall Blue Mustang outside Denver Airport is universally known as Blucifer.

One of the world’s busiest airports gets a $2 billion upgrade

Ten years ago I waited in a snaking security queue that extended out into the snow. Now a $US1.3 billion refurbishment is making this airport one of the best.

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The vast Helsinki Archipelago.

The capital of the world’s happiest country is full of delights

Finland consistently tops lists of the world’s happiest countries. A stay in the country’s capital goes a long way towards explaining why that is.

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Pre-game partying at Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco.

The best thing about American football happens before the kick-off

Tailgating is a spectacle unique to American football. Rain, hail or shine, nothing stops the pre-game party.

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Sleek Nordic interiors: Finnair’s premium economy.

This premium economy is a worthwhile step-up from cattle class

Premium economy risks being double the price and not very different to regular economy, but there are several reasons Finnair is worth the extra cost.

  • Kate Allman