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Kerry Walker

Award-winning travel writer, author, photographer and translator

8 of the best islands in Italy

Whether you approach from the azure sea by boat or over mountaintops and volcano craters as you descend by air, little beats the thrill of alighting on a new Italian island. My feature for Lonely Planet.

The best restaurants in Vienna

From new-wave bistros to Michelin-starred finery and punchy world flavours, I take a deep dive into Vienna’s food scene for CN Traveller.

Guide to La Sagrada Família, Barcelona’s Gaudí masterpiece

Barcelona’s UNESCO World Heritage La Sagrada Família is proof that some of the greatest works of art and architecture are wrought for the glory of a very patient god. My guide for Lonely Planet.

The best places to see flowers in Europe

Europe’s staggering displays of flowers mark the seasons in the most fragrant way imaginable. From sunflowers in Tuscany to bluebells in Britain, I take a look at where to head for brilliant blooms for Lonely Planet.

18 of the best hotels in Stockholm for 2026

Dazzled by Baltic blues and forest greens, Stockholm delivers style for every mood and budget. My round-up for The Times.

A guide to Palma de Mallorca, Spain

With a dramatic seaside setting and plenty of Moorish mystery, Palma de Mallorca is instantly alluring. My guide for Lonely Planet.

The perfect weekend in Salzburg, Austria’s musical mountain city

An insider guide to 48 hours in the Austrian city that inspired Mozart and The Sound of Music for The Telegraph.

Mdina in Malta is luring crowds far beyond its size – and it’s easy to see why

Fresh boutique openings are breathing new life into Mdina’s palazzi, giving the ancient Maltese city a quietly glamorous edge. My article for The Telegraph.

The perfect holiday in underrated Essex

An insider travel guide to Essex, from medieval boozers to mighty Thames barges for The Telegraph.

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