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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Discovering the Gallery District in San Jose del Cabo
San Jose del Cabo is captivating right away. Its vivid character and bright colors invite you to walk in the…
Francisco Toledo’s Artistic Legacy: Exploring Oaxaca’s Unique Paper Crafting Tradition
Oaxaca is a city buzzing with creativity. Many artists have made their home in this valley, including the famed Francisco…
Inspired by Nature: The Faroese breaking away from tradition to create new visions of their craft
Wedged between Iceland and the northern Scottish Isles, the Faroe Islands have been overshadowed by its more famous neighbors in…
More than a dress: the Story Behind the Qipao
The qipao, usually made of silk and other fabrics, is a classic traditional dress and an icon of Chinese culture. Beyond…
Blending Tradition and Modernity: The Innovative Craftsmanship of Frontera
Near Oaxaca City, in Santa Maria Atzompa, a town famous for its green glazed pottery, stands the Taller Ruiz López,…
Design and Coffee Lovers: Italian culture through its coffee
Design and Coffee Lovers Italian culture through its coffee A beverage of intense flavor and aroma, il caffè is an…
The Blue of Jardin Majorelle
A well-balanced mixture of French Art Deco and the Moroccan style, the Majorelle Garden is one of Marrakesh’s most appealing…
Co.Ro. Jewels: Architecture to Atelier
Founded by Giulia and Costanza, Co.Ro. is a Rome-based jewelry brand inspired by the geometric elegance of iconic landmarks like…
Exploring Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park
A Chronicle of Colors Exploring Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park Like a quill to an ink pot, I dip my…
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…
