New from me for the Guardian. As part of their new “zoning in” series, covering lesser-known and emerging city neighbourboods, I wrote about the Schlachthofviertel in Munich 🍻 www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...

‘The heart of Munich’s underground scene’: exploring edgy Schlachthofviertel

Butcher’s shops and dive bars sit side by side in a district where you can swap the touristy beer halls of the city centre for raw creative energy

theguardian.com

For The i Paper, I travelled to the north of Germany to explore the fabulous city of Lübeck and some of the resorts along the nearby Baltic Sea coast inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...

Germany’s water-laced city that’s a gateway to white sand beaches loved by locals

The former capital of the Hanseatic League is a Gothic wonder, with white sand beaches on the doorstep

inews.co.uk

The latest issue of Wanderlust magazine includes my advertorial on Baden-Württemberg, one of my favourite parts of the country. Here also online: www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/...

Discover the calm of Southwest Germany - Wanderlust

From soothing spa waters to local gastronomy and charming old towns, get to know the beauty of Freiburg and Baden-Baden

wanderlustmagazine.com

For The Independent, I put together a list of five places, beyond Munich, to include on a tour of Bavaria. There are obviously many more spots I could have mentioned, but this is a good start! @the-independent.com www.independent.co.uk/travel/europ...

5 charming hidden-gem towns to visit in Bavaria, Germany

Rich in beautiful natural landscapes, the German region of Bavaria also has plenty of charming cities and pretty towns to base yourself in – Kate Mann explores five that may not yet be on your radar

independent.co.uk

Excited to be in London for some fun travel events, including a National Geographic Traveller Masterclass tonight and Destinations 2025 tomorrow 🏝️

Traditional tour or edgier alternatives? I recently updated the Time Out guide to Munich's best neighbourhoods. www.timeout.com/munich/hotel...

I live in Munich – here’s where to stay when you visit

The best neighbourhoods for coffee, nightlife and Oktoberfest chaos

timeout.com

Main travel goal for this year: more trains! This overnight journey from Munich to Hamburg was one of my favourite experiences in 2024🚂

Looking forward to this webinar later today - such a useful series. Thanks to all involved!

Steph Dyson @stephdyson.bsky.social · 2y ago

Don't miss Travel Writing Webinar's final webinar of the year, which is all about getting ready for 2025, is FREE to join, and features a stellar line-up of writers dishing out their wisdom. 👇 travelwritingwebinars.com/product/free...

For National Geographic I wrote about ski races, epic cable cars and (my favourite part) Austrian food. Paid content for Kitzbühel Tourismus. www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/artic...

How to plan the ultimate three-day ski trip to Kitzbühel

Head to this renowned Austrian resort to discover perfectly groomed slopes, fantastic Tyroleon food, a lively town and one of the greatest tests of Alpine skiing.

nationalgeographic.com

Apparently, I can’t walk past these surfers in Munich without taking a photo or video. Using an artificial wave in the city centre, they are there day and night, whatever the weather. In fact, when I filmed this the temperature was close to zero! Respect.

There are already many excellent travel writer starter packs circulating but I thought I'd make a Europe-specific one so that colleagues new to Bluesky can see some local faces in their feed. Do share – and though it's nowhere near finished yet, do DM me if I've missed you! go.bsky.app/2bgQ6UY

New here so a quick bit about me: I’m a freelance writer from the UK, now based in Munich. I have lived in the city for almost ten years and Germany for much longer. I cover travel, food, culture and current affairs in the region, mainly for UK publications.