Visited in person by Dr. Katherine Kennedy. Personally experienced
Australia
Sydney
Harbour light, headland walks and a food scene that rewards anyone willing to leave the postcard behind.
Destinations
Guides written from the ground
Each guide includes an overview, Kate's own experience, recommended places, suggested itineraries and travel tips. Personal experiences and curated research carry different labels throughout.
Visited in person by Dr. Katherine Kennedy. Personally experienced
Australia
Melbourne
A city of laneways, coffee ritual and quiet confidence — best discovered on foot with no fixed plan.
Visited in person by Dr. Katherine Kennedy. Personally experienced
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Ambitious engineering against desert light — a city best understood at both extremes of its scale.
Visited in person by Dr. Katherine Kennedy. Personally experienced
Hong Kong SAR, China
Hong Kong
Vertical density, harbour crossings and hillside trails ten minutes from the financial district.
Visited in person by Dr. Katherine Kennedy. Personally experienced
Singapore
Singapore
Planned to the millimetre and still full of surprises — innovation, hawker culture and green infrastructure.
Visited in person by Dr. Katherine Kennedy. Personally experienced
Philippines
Manila
Layered history, bay sunsets and hospitality that recalibrates what you expect from a city.
Visited in person by Dr. Katherine Kennedy. Personally experienced
United States
California
Where technology meets adventure — coast highways, redwoods and the campuses that shaped modern computing.
Visited in person by Dr. Katherine Kennedy. Personally experienced
United States
New York
Density as a design principle — walk a single avenue and the city changes character four times.