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Kristie Kellahan swapped life as a lawyer for the freedom and adventure of travel writing 20 years ago and has never looked back. Sydney-born, her commute home is a little longer now that she is based in New York City.

This grand, 800-year-old hotel overlooks one of the most beautiful cities in France

This grand, 800-year-old hotel overlooks one of the most beautiful cities in France

With so many centuries of history seeped into its walls, it’s practically a portal to the Middle Ages.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Pets on planes?! The world’s gone barking mad
Opinion
Air travel

Pets on planes?! The world’s gone barking mad

I spend a lot of time in the US, where animals on planes are as common – and divisive – as political debate. Some of the things I’ve witnessed firsthand have been appalling.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Love it or hate it, this astonishing US city is impossible to ignore

Love it or hate it, this astonishing US city is impossible to ignore

While the bright lights and lavish hotels of the Vegas Strip remain a constant fixture, the pace of change elsewhere in Sin City is truly astonishing.

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Mid-century masterpiece offers Mad Men vibes in the heart of Lisbon

Mid-century masterpiece offers Mad Men vibes in the heart of Lisbon

Following an update that reimagines “the past for the present”, Don Draper would certainly look at home in the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Airline review: On board the world’s busiest flight route
★★★½
Airline reviews

Airline review: On board the world’s busiest flight route

The busiest flight route in the world features no food, no entertainment and no colour.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
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How to make the most of one of New York’s greatest features

How to make the most of one of New York’s greatest features

Swim, jog, enjoy a picnic, be entertained or just go people-watching – but whatever you do, make sure you take your time.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
A Netflix-famous monk is taking on a nation of meat lovers

A Netflix-famous monk is taking on a nation of meat lovers

Can meatless menus work in a country known for bulgogi beef and fried chicken? Jeong Kwan, a Seon Buddhist nun and chef, thinks so.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Airline review: Flying Jetstar was not a great way to start my holiday

Airline review: Flying Jetstar was not a great way to start my holiday

Jetstar’s low international fares are appealing, but at some point my patience with cancellations and delays will run out.

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I arrived in Hawaii, but my luggage didn’t
Opinion
Air travel

I arrived in Hawaii, but my luggage didn’t

Here’s what to do if an airline loses your bags. I can tell you from personal experience.

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Airline review: This bargain flight was worth more than I paid
★★★½
Airline reviews

Airline review: This bargain flight was worth more than I paid

The call centre is useless, but you can’t complain about paying $254 to fly from New York to Paris.

  • by Kristie Kellahan