Images of Oia, iconic Santorini
Oia! No, not a shout for attention but a stunningly beautiful, white-washed village in Santorini (pronounced something like ‘here’ but without the h). It’s a place that you will have seen photographed a thousand times and it is the reason I have...
Instagramming Santorini
Early this morning I arrived back from a really magical week in Greece. I’ve had a superb time with my sister exploring the beautiful island of Santorini and neighbouring Therasia. Flying above the clouds to Santorini. I’ve wanted to visit for a very, very...
25 Top Travel Tips: How to get the most out of your next great adventure
Whether you’re planning a long weekend in an exciting city with your partner, a week in the sun with friends or a solo round-the-world-adventure, here are my top travel tips that I’ve picked up over thirty-plus years of travelling and more than twenty years working in the travel industry. These simple hacks will help you get the most out of your travels, from how to prepare before you go, what to pack, where to find the best places to eat and how to make the most of your time while you are away.
Best places to visit in October in the UK and beyond
One of my favourite times of year for travel is October, as the days grow shorter and the weather becomes cooler. Both in the UK and throughout the rest of Europe there’s less demand for holiday packages and hotel rooms, so prices drop and popular locations are less crowded than in the summer months. Here are my top 10 choices for October holidays in the UK, Europe and beyond and my tips for getting the most out of your travels.
Top 10 health tips for the 50-plus traveller (and the rise of the grey gap year).
This is an Aviva sponsored article about over-50s travel, a theme close to my heart. Have you heard of the grey gap year? It’s an expression I recently came across which refers to people my age (over 50) and older taking a year off work to travel, or who are enjoying...
10 Memorable Beaches Around the World
What elements make up your perfect beach? Pure white sand. Crystal clear water. And a backdrop of palm trees. Yes please! But what makes a memorable beach? That’s something a little different. My 10 Memorable Beaches 1. Ostriconi Beach, Corsica Starting in...
10 Favourite Landscapes From My Travels #FriFotos
A photo essay from my travels for this week’s #FriFotos theme on Twitter, landscape; a celebration of the diversity and beauty of this world we call home.
A hike to the hidden cave village of Akrilia, Thirassia.
With the bright sunshine dazzling our eyes, at first it is hard to make out the caves in the shadows of the gorge. Unless you are virtually right on top of it , the village of Akrilia is well hidden from view. Our guide, of course, knew exactly which track to follow...
On cats, dogs and donkeys
Under the guise of sharing some cute pictures of a few of the many four-legged friends I recently met on Satorini, I’d like to tell you a little about Santorini Animals Welfare Association, a great organisation caring for the unwanted animals of these beautiful isles.
Volcanoes, cave houses and the lost city of Atlantis
Exploring the island of Thirassia, the little sister of Thira, better known as Santorini, is like stepping back in time. And what better way to discover the real Santorini than on foot, with a hike across the island from Manolas to the hidden village of Akrilia.
Eating, dancing and chatting with Mama Irini
Walking along the seafront at Kamari on the east coast of Santorini, I hear someone singing, an older voice, soft and sweet. Dressed all in black, as is the tradition for widows, her face shaded from the sunshine by a wide-brimmed straw hat, the singer, Irini, returns...
NEW digital travel magazine from @TravelwithKat
When I stumbled across a website that enabled you to make your own digital travel magazine, I couldn’t wait to try it out. And so, as a replacement of my quarterly newsletter, I bring you ‘TRAVEL with Kat’ … the magazine! I had great fun...
Cultural cock-ups and travelling mishaps
When we travel, I believe that we are ambassadors for our country. We should respect other cultures and seek to gain respect from others. No matter how well-travelled we are, however, it is still possible to make mistakes when we visit a different country, especially...
