Kristie Kellahan
Travel writer
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.Connect via X.
The 25 new must-do highlights of North and Central America
The intriguing contrasts are endless: vast, rugged landscapes and high-tech cities, arid deserts and tropical rainforests, ancient cultures and a Bitcoin-based economy.
- Kristie Kellahan
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
This redesigned flagship property showcases French-style luxury
A stylish renovation, a terrific French restaurant and the introduction of a cool new cocktail bar are good reasons to book this hotel for a Montreal stay.
- Kristie Kellahan
- ★★★★
- Ship reviews
Bigger, bolder and still affordable. The new star of the seas
Elegant and stylish, but always approachable and comfortable: that’s Princess Cruises in a nutshell. It’s not a “hip and sexy” cruise line, nor is it trying to be.
- Kristie Kellahan
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
New York hotels don’t get much more central than this
The hotel’s central midtown Manhattan location means an easy walk to Broadway, Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park and more attractions.
- Kristie Kellahan
There’s a new, bucket-list reason to head to Phuket
I’ve visited Thailand more than 40 times, and lived there several years, yet have never known the pleasure of this blissful food until now.
- Kristie Kellahan
Supposedly built on an abandoned uni, this resort is too good to be true
I thought I was checking in to a five-star Asian resort, and somehow I’ve stepped into another world.
- Kristie Kellahan
New York’s best places to eat and drink
A definitive ranking of New York’s best restaurants is an impossible task, but here’s a list of places we love.
- Kristie Kellahan
Is a Kimberley cruise too wild for a nervous traveller? I found out
I’m not a fearless traveller. When a crew member warns there are crocodiles everywhere we will cruise, I consider staying on the ship for the next 10 days.
- Kristie Kellahan
- ★★★★
- Vietnam
At just $10, this scenic train journey is the bargain of the year
Launched last year, this coastal train trip affords terrific views of the sea and mountains – as long as you don’t mind a bit of chaos when boarding.
- Kristie Kellahan
In a region famous for wild party cruises, this trip defied expectations
Having seen the reality TV show Below Deck, shot on the Dalmatian Coast, I was worried I would be the frumpy middle-aged woman in a sea of glamorous youngsters.
- Kristie Kellahan