About Kate Wickers
Kate has been a journalist and travel writer for over twenty years, writing features on travel, culture, and food for a variety of publications. Her family travel memoir, Shape of a Boy, My Family & Other Adventures, published in 2022, was listed by National Geographic Traveller in “The best travel books for 2022”.
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Munich Revisited: Two Sides of the Same City
Munich Revisited Two Sides of the Same City On my first trip to Munich, I found myself lumbering away from…
The Story of Oaxaca’s Alebrijes: A Unique Craft of Taller Jacobo y María Ángeles
In downtown Oaxaca, a gallery with colorful copal hummingbirds hanging at the entrance captures my attention. Inside the Art Gallery…
Naoshima and Teshima: Japan’s Hidden Gems of Art and Nature
Taking the ferry to the islands of Naoshima and Teshima on a foggy morning in October, we couldn’t have known…
Why Everyone Should Experience Solo Travel at Least Once
So, you’ve got the itch—the irresistible call to pack your bags, grab your passport, and embark on a solo journey….
Tea and Tones: The Art of Tea
The “art of tea,” the famous culture of brewing tea, is fundamental in China. Tea is compared to personality. It…
Summer in Europe: A Guide to Packing Trendy and Practical Items
Europe, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and world-renowned cuisine, is a dream destination for many travelers. To make the…
The Five Elements of Chinese Aesthetics
A journey through Chinese aesthetics is a tour through its philosophy and culture. The Five Elements Theory, Wu Xing is…
Acre: an Oasis in the Desert
Acre is not like any other luxury hotel, of which there are many in Los Cabos. What makes it so…
Mobile Canvas: Pakistani Truck Art on the Move
Mobile Canvas Pakistani Truck Art on the Move There is a distant rumbling on the Karakoram Highway. Far off and…
The Moorish Legacy of The Royal Alcazar of Sevilla
The Alcazar to Al-Andalus In the gardens of Sevilla’s Royal Alcazar, Moorish influence in art, design, and architecture transports us…