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Kissa Castañeda

County Dublin

Travel Writer at Freelance

#TheSojournalist: Travel + Design Editor | Bylines @forbeslife @TravLeisureAsia @ChannelNewsAsia @straits_times @SUITCASEmag | Former ED & EIC @tatlerasia

Articles

  • 4 days ago | forbes.com | Kissa Castañeda

    Patience is a virtue, especially when it comes to whisky. Time is a necessary ingredient to make liquid gold — a minimum of three years in oak casks is legally required to make Scotch whisky, and the best ones are often matured for longer periods. The secret to crafting world-class whisky doesn’t solely rely on high-tech equipment or time-honored techniques; the unique perspectives of its expert makers also come into play.

  • 6 days ago | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Kissa Castañeda

    Despite being one of the world’s top travel destinations, Thailand isn’t short of hidden gems to explore. One of them is Natai Beach, which is just 20 minutes from Phuket airport but feels like a whole world away. We’re telling you, this lesser-explored slice of paradise has everything you dream of on a tropical holiday. Where is Natai Beach? Natai Beach is in Phang Nga, north of Phuket.

  • 1 week ago | wanderluxe.theluxenomad.com | Pimsiri Kanjanakaroon |Kissa Castañeda

    There’s one thing kids and kidults can agree on: fruit picking in Hokkaido is loads of fun. One of the best places to do it in Asia is summertime in Niseko. During the five-month green season from mid-May to mid-October, fruit picking thrives in its suburban areas, which is renowned for producing a wide array of fruits and vegetables. Niki Town in Yoichi County, just an hour’s drive from Niseko, is the official fruit kingdom, offering a bounty of strawberries, cherries, grapes, and more.

  • 2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Kissa Castañeda

    Grand Canal views, check. Award-winning cocktails, check. Gorgeous porcelain and parasols, check. If you’re looking for a glamorous aperitivo spot in Venice, it can’t get any better than the restyled Ginori Terrace at The St. Regis Venice. The collaboration between Ginori 1735 and The St. Regis officially launched in 2023, when the heritage Italian homeware brand took over the outdoor space of The St. Regis Bar in Venice.

  • 2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Kissa Castañeda

    3 hours agoFor Americans, there has rarely been a better time to visit Japan. After years of pandemic-related closure, the country reopened in the summer of 2022 with a sense of renewal, thanks largely to the Tokyo Olympics the previous year, which had brought a flurry of hotel openings and infrastructure …

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Kissa Castañeda
Kissa Castañeda @kissacastaneda
20 Mar 24

You know you’re becoming more #Irish when being able to dry your laundry out on the line and in the sun feels like winning in life ✨

Kissa Castañeda
Kissa Castañeda @kissacastaneda
9 Feb 24

RT @ForbesEnt: While historic countryside manors are hard to find, acquiring a Saltburn of your own is possible according to high-end prope…

Kissa Castañeda
Kissa Castañeda @kissacastaneda
10 Jun 23

If you haven’t noticed, a whole new segmentation around wellness is happening in the hotel space resulting in cool new brands. Picked a few to know for #GlobalWellnessDay in my latest piece for @ChannelNewsAsia 🧘🏻‍♀️ @Amanresorts @JoaliMaldives @Banyan_Tree https://t.co/UOPJRLJIwG