Katie Lockhart

Asia–Pacific (APAC), Massachusetts

Food and Travel Journalist at Freelance

freelance travel & food journalist | copywriter ✎ @cntraveler @natgeo @travelleisure @robbreport @vogue @cnn Full-time #traveler #writer

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Articles

Love Thai food? Try its chocolate

1 week ago | salon.com | Katie Lockhart

I don’t have many vices. I exercise daily, don’t smoke. I don’t even drink coffee. But I do have a serious sweet tooth. My daily fix? Chocolate. While living in various Asian countries for the better part of a decade, I’m typically bound to international brands like Cadbury and Ritter Sport. But not in Thailand. Craft chocolate bars are in abundance, riding the wave of increased demand for artisanal, locally-made products.
The best family-friendly holiday destinations in Asia

3 weeks ago | timeout.com | Katie Lockhart

Photograph: Sanga Park/ShutterstockPhotograph: Sanga Park/ShutterstockSafe, convenient, and activity-packed, these destinations are ripe for more unforgettable moments with familyWednesday 4 June 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppAdvertisingClose your eyes and think back to your favourite family holiday. Maybe you were sipping hot chocolate aprĂ¨s-ski with your parents or throwing a ball on the beach with your sibling?
From "Singa-bore" to One of Asia’s Most Exciting Destinations

1 month ago | insidehook.com | Katie Lockhart

“Singapore is so boring, lah,” my Singaporean friend told me over bubble tea. “Why do you think we have the world’s best airport? Everyone’s always trying to go somewhere else.” Nicknamed “Singa-bore” by its restless citizens, Southeast Asia’s futuristic metropolis has been called sterile, manufactured and boring.
From "Singa-bore" to One of Asia's Most Exciting Destinations

1 month ago | bigrapidsnews.com | Katie Lockhart

"Singapore is so boring, lah," my Singaporean friend told me over bubble tea. "Why do you think we have the world's best airport? Everyone's always trying to go somewhere else."Nicknamed "Singa-bore" by its restless citizens, Southeast Asia's futuristic metropolis has been called sterile, manufactured and boring.
Vietnam’s lesser-known destinations away from the tourist trail

1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Katie Lockhart

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Vietnam’s less-trodden pathways have so much to offer visitors, says Katie Lockhart – from buzzing street food markets to sky-high rice paddies and beautiful beachesThanks to a symphony of beeping motorbikes, buzzing street food and a constant caffeine high, Vietnam’s energy is electrifying.
Vietnam’s lesser-known destinations away from the tourist trail

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Katie Lockhart

1 day agoNew Order, Global Airlines News & Weird A350 Delivery…Global Airlines wants to order more widebody aircraft as it gears up for launch. Meanwhile, Vietnam Airlines has gotten the approval necessary to search for a new narrowbody order. Lastly, Airbus weirdly delivered an A350 as it navigated tensions with the United States.
Melbourne's sandwich renaissance has a New York City accent

2 months ago | salon.com | Katie Lockhart

Sangas, toasties or whatever moniker Melburnians use — sandwiches are finally having a moment in Australia’s food capital. Back in 2015, when I lived there, even a mention of a tuna melt drew a furrowed brow. But now, trendy delis and diner-style joints across Melbourne are slinging ooey-gooey gourmet creations between two slices of fresh bread. “The ‘chef-ification’ of sandwiches became popular off the back of COVID,” says MasterChef Australia judge and food journalist Sofia Levin.
Melbourne's sandwich renaissance has a New York City accent

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Katie Lockhart

Sangas, toasties or whatever moniker Melburnians use — sandwiches are finally having a moment in Australia’s food capital. Back in 2015, when I lived there, even a mention of a tuna melt drew a furrowed brow. But now, trendy delis and diner-style joints across Melbourne are slinging ooey-gooey gourmet creations between two slices of fresh bread. “The ‘chef-ification’ of sandwiches became popular off the back of COVID,” says MasterChef Australia judge and food journalist Sofia Levin.
Melbourne's sandwich renaissance has a New York City accent

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Katie Lockhart

Sangas, toasties or whatever moniker Melburnians use — sandwiches are finally having a moment in Australia’s food capital. Back in 2015, when I lived there, even a mention of a tuna melt drew a furrowed brow. But now, trendy delis and diner-style joints across Melbourne are slinging ooey-gooey gourmet creations between two slices of fresh bread. “The ‘chef-ification’ of sandwiches became popular off the back of COVID,” says MasterChef Australia judge and food journalist Sofia Levin.
The Renaissance of the Grasshopper

2 months ago | insidehook.com | Katie Lockhart

Forget the Espresso Martini. The ideal nightcap is a forgotten classic that’s making a comeback: The Grasshopper. At its most basic, this toothpaste-green cocktail is a combination of heavy cream, crème de menthe and crème de cacao. But instead of ramping caffeine levels up to 10 like its coffee cousin, this sweet dessert cocktail winds drinkers down.