Inspiring Travel Writing from Francisca Kellett
Francisca Kellett is a travel journalist and photographer born to three nationalities - no good start to warding off itchy feet. Born in San Francisco, she grew up in Germany and London, but these days prefers travelling to more exotic climes. Her work has taken her from Brazil to Barcelona and from Hamburg to Harare - but she swears that nowhere beats Cape Town. She is the author of the Footprint to Cape Town, and co-author of the Footprint to South Africa.
She has also contributed to a number of other guidebooks, including for Rough Guides, the AA and Fodors. Her articles have appeared in The Daily Telegraph, The Independent on Sunday, The Guardian and The Daily Mail, as well as a number of magazines including Wanderlust and ABTA Travelspirit. She has also had her travel photography published in several guidebooks and magazines. When not travelling, Francisca lives in London thinking up new excuses to go away.
She has also contributed to a number of other guidebooks, including for Rough Guides, the AA and Fodors. Her articles have appeared in The Daily Telegraph, The Independent on Sunday, The Guardian and The Daily Mail, as well as a number of magazines including Wanderlust and ABTA Travelspirit. She has also had her travel photography published in several guidebooks and magazines. When not travelling, Francisca lives in London thinking up new excuses to go away.
Articles by Francisca Kellett
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Chasing Alligators
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Francisca Kellett
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Brazil
I was touring through the Brazilian section of the Pantanal, the world's largest wetland area at 200,000 km². This vast region is split between Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay and provides some of the best wildlife viewing in the New World. Yet...
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The Real Costa Brava
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Francisca Kellett
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Spain
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Catalunya
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Costa Brava
The Costa Brava suffers from something of a split personality. It is still best known for the big, bland resorts of Estartit and Lloret de Mar, as well as the much prettier Tossa de Mar, which were among the first in Europe to be developed for mass...
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Back to the Côte Basque
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Francisca Kellett
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Spain
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Basque Country
The coast offers an increasingly attractive alternative to the more popular Riviera. While its Atlantic breakers and first-rate golf courses draw a sporty crowd, families too are attracted by the laidback rural feel of the resorts, a world away from...
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A Glimpse of Udaipur
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Francisca Kellett
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India
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Rajasthan
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Udaipur
Surrounded by gently undulating hills and set around peaceful Pichola lake, Udaipur is a city of impossible beauty. A boat trip to one of the islands allows breathtaking views back across the city resting gently on the shores. Sunshine-yellow...
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Cologne Dawn 'till Dusk
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Francisca Kellett
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Germany
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North Rhine-Westphalia
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Cologne
Cologne is one of central Europe's most captivating cities - something which may come as a surprise to seasoned city breakers. It's not an immediately obvious choice for a weekend away, yet it offers the ideal combination of an attractive riverside...
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Biarritz
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Francisca Kellett
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France
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Pays Basque
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Biarritz
Biarritz remains the coast's largest and busiest resort, attracting a medley of trendy surfers, well-heeled French families and the odd celebrity. The focus is the long soft-sand beach, washed by large waves and backed by a promenade, casino and...
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Beyond Biarritz
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Francisca Kellett
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France
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Pays Basque
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Biarritz
The small town of Bidart seems to have only recently opened its arms to tourism - there are few hotels or restaurants and the shore is mostly undeveloped. The narrow streets of half-timbered houses wind down towards a series of rocky coves,...
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Safari in Style
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Francisca Kellett
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Tanzania
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Northern Tanzania
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Serengeti
It’s 6 pm on a November Monday and I should be worrying about my tax return. Instead, I’m lounging in a scuffed leather armchair with a G & T in hand, eyes drifting out over a grassy valley, the colours fading into darkness as the sun sets. I’...
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South Africa's Top 10
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Francisca Kellett
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South Africa
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Cape Town and around
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Cape Town
1. The Winelands The Winelands is South Africa’s oldest and most beautiful wine-producing area, with a fertile series of valleys dotted with historical wine estates. 2. Kruger National Park The king of safari parks is Kruger, a vast area the size...
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The 10 Best Christmas Markets in Europe
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Francisca Kellett
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Germany
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Bavaria
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Munich
Some of the most famous Christmas markets in Europe have been running since the Middle Ages, and today they can draw upwards of two million visitors during December. Their appeal is simple: stress-free shopping in a traditional, festive environment...