An award-winning travel writer, Kate Armstrong has had her travel articles published around the world in Australian and international newspapers and magazines. Over the last 17 years, she's notched up over 57 Lonely Planet guides and trade titles.

Unearthing quirky aspects of a city and country is her 'thing'. Kate loves chatting, eating, drinking and dancing her way into cultures. For the last eight years she’s been based in and out of Washington DC and has thrived on the city’s cuisine scene and cultural renaissance.