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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.

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Delayed so long that Berlin locals joked it was already outdated, but the automation at this European airport is next-level.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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Don’t wait around at the carousel, make a beeline for the lost luggage desk.

My bags failed to arrive when I did. Here are seven lessons it taught me

As my partner and I rushed to board our connecting plane, I had already ascertained that our luggage hadn’t made the flight.

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Having a few useful phrases will smooth your way in Europe.

The most useful foreign language phrases aren’t what you think

Ditch the in-flight movie and get your head and mouth around the following words and expressions.

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On the terrace at Hotel Marianna.

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.

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