Sandie Kestell

Sandie Kestell

About the author

After six years living in Germany and working as a translator, I returned to Dublin and joined Lonely Planet in 2016, starting out in production and moving into commissioning. I love skiing in the Alps, exploring Eastern Europe and adventuring to cold, remote places.

Recent stories by Sandie Kestell

Cycling beside vineyards in South Moravia, Czechia (June 2026)

Aug 4, 20266 min read

3 Days in South Moravia’s Wine Region by Bike

Ceremonial South Pole. Sandie Kestell/Lonely Planet

Feb 18, 202613 min read

An Unforgettable Expedition to Antarctica and the South Pole

The National Geographic Gemini. Sandie Kestell/Lonely Planet

Aug 19, 202514 min read

The Ultimate Expedition to the Galápagos Islands

Gniezno Cathedral in Gniezno, Poland. Sandie Kestell/Lonely Planet

Jul 21, 202515 min read

The Ultimate 5 Days in Poznań, Poland

Dilijan mountains. Sandie Kestell/Lonely Planet

Jul 19, 202515 min read

The Ultimate Five Days in Armenia

Vilnius, Lithuania's arty capital city, is ideal for a weekend break. Gediminas Medziausis/Getty Images

Dec 2, 20247 min read

How to Spend the Ultimate Weekend in Vilnius, Lithuania

Admire Soviet-era architecture and mosaics at Bendery's Palace of Culture on a guided trip to Moldova. Sandie Kestell/Lonely Planet

Oct 18, 20246 min read

Copy My Trip: Moldova and Transnistria

Mountain town charm, epic scenery and high-adrenaline adventures - here's what to look out for on a trip to Andermatt.

Jul 29, 20247 min read

Copy My Trip: Exploring Andermatt and the Swiss Alps

Out-of-focus people walk along a winter city street with a large stone gate along the roadway on a sunny day.

Jan 10, 20246 min read

A Total Trip: What I Spent on a Two-Day Midweek Trip in Berlin