Katherine Scott
Traveller reporter
Katherine Scott is a reporter and digital producer with Traveller.
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Christchurch
With a spectacular natural playground on its doorstep, this big small-city has undergone a revitalisation of unimaginable scale since the 2011 earthquake.
- by Katherine Scott
Best short-haul holiday destinations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam’s frenetic and underrated financial centre offers a rich history and one of the most exciting – and bargainous – food scenes in South-East Asia.
- by Katherine Scott
This incredible Vietnamese cafe building is like a giant chocolate box
Get a hit of the national obsession, as coffee and history collide in this quirky Insta attraction.
- by Katherine Scott
Seatbelts on: Warning over likelihood of more unexpected bumps on planes
There’s a reason cabin crew tell you to keep your seatbelt on, but this week’s LATAM incident shows it’s more important than ever.
- by Katherine Scott
Branson’s Virgin Voyages scraps next summer’s Australian cruises
Sir Richard’s Branson’s ship Resilient Lady isn’t so resilient after all, with the cruise line revealing it will not return to Australian waters for its planned second season.
- by Katherine Scott
First look inside Qantas’ new domestic Airbus jet
The long-awaited Qantas Airbus A220-300 will enter service next month, with two of 29 new planes arriving.
- by Katherine Scott
Tay Tay touches down: Where the star is (probably) staying in Sydney
Crown’s lavish (and secure) Presidential Suite is the most likely choice, but the superstar might be opting for a private mansion or even renting a decoy property.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★½
Hotel reviews
Clever, Med-style design is just the beginning for reinvented hotel
The former Arts Hotel Paddington’s drab-to-fab makeover has finally brought the complex in line with its fashionable postcode.
- by Katherine Scott
Private jets, penthouse suites: How a superstar travels (Taylor’s version)
Take a look at how Taylor Swift arrived in Australia and the luxurious digs she’ll enjoy while staying here.
- by Katherine Scott
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
This retro-style motel excels where many others don’t
Vending machine espresso martinis, retro furnishings and eucalyptus green pool umbrellas? Yep, this Batemans Bay newcomer is ready for her close-up.
- by Katherine Scott