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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A Glimpse of South Africa: Captivating Scenes in Cape Town
A Glimpse of South Africa Captivating Scenes in Cape Town Located on the southern tip of Africa, Cape Town combines…
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…
Travel Oaxaca: Colorful Art, Design, and Culinary Delights Await
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Beijing’s Pearl: the National Centre for the Performing Arts
In the heart of Beijing, the National Centre for the Performing Arts appears as a drop of modernity. At first,…
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,…
Bespoke in Dakar: Discovering the Joy of Tailor-Made Clothing
Bespoke in Dakar Discovering the Joy of Tailor-Made Clothing It is not the emerging skyline nor the island-dotted coast stretching…
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….
The Souks of Marrakesh
The sparkling souks of Marrakesh teem with the sights, sounds, and smells of North Africa, encapsulating the region’s vivid character…
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…
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…