Katrina Lobley
Travel writer
Katrina Lobley is a Sydney-based freelance travel writer with expertise in ABC (art, bars, culture). She’s been writing for Traveller since 2006.Connect via email.
- Opinion
- Travel tips
Where does the outback actually begin? Even Tourism Australia isn’t sure
This somewhere place, a realm imbued with myth and legend, is a region without set borders.
- Katrina Lobley
The best hotels in the world revealed, as named by the experts
Seven expert travellers name the best hotels they’ve ever stayed in along with their key tips for having a more pleasant stay.
- Katrina Lobley
A surprise celebrity chef joined my Mediterranean cruise
Passengers never know before boarding who their on-board chef instructor will be, but there’s every chance they’ll find someone as fascinating as we did.
- Katrina Lobley
I did a women-only trip in one of the world’s most notorious countries
It’s one of the world’s most patriarchal societies, but I had a behind-the-scenes look at the secret lives of women here.
- Katrina Lobley
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
I didn’t want to stay in this budget airport hotel, but I loved it
Get over your Holiday Inn preconceptions – this airport hotel is fun and funky, with surprising tropical-resort vibes.
- Katrina Lobley
Frequent flyers’ secrets revealed: Expert tips for a better flight
We spoke to regular flyers – including a pilot and a flight attendant – to get the scoop on the lessons they’ve learned from years of frequent air travel.
- Katrina Lobley
- Opinion
- Alaska
I went to this wild island for one specific reason and it didn’t show up
The universe doesn’t always co-operate just because you have limited time to fulfil a lifelong dream.
- Katrina Lobley
Antarctica’s most popular (and adorable) man-made attraction is back
Last summer, the famous Penguin Post Office was off-limits due to the threat of avian flu, so its workers got creative.
- Katrina Lobley
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
This luxe Queensland retreat is a haven for foodies
A soothing stay at this south-east Queensland rural retreat also attracts food-loving day-trippers keen to linger over a long lunch at Homage restaurant.
- Katrina Lobley
The world’s 29 top cities to visit in 2025
Making Traveller’s list for 2025 can be due to a major global event or simply that an amazing city is a place that no one much has got around to visiting.
- Katrina Lobley and Ute Junker
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