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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Barranco: Lima’s Bohemian District
The Barranco area in the heart of Lima is an open art museum known for its bohemian vibe. The colorful,…
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…
CU29 Lightware: an Interview with Zoe Ramsey
CU29 Lightware, founded by Zoe Ramsey, is dedicated to designing and producing luxury handcrafted luminaires, created mainly in copper. A…
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…
From Sydney to Dubai: 10 Iconic Amazing Design Masterpieces
The last few centuries have seen incredible technological, engineering, and design advances, creating some of the world’s most iconic landmarks. Reflecting…
The Joy of Getting Lost: Advice on Living Abroad
Getting Lost in Italy When you decide to go to another country—not just to see its main tourist attractions, but…
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…
Dumplings, dumplings
Dumplings, Jiaozi, Xiao Long Bao, Har Gow, Siu Mai, Bao Zi, Wontons… for an outsider, it can get confusing. But…
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…
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…
