Between the Lines: Kate’s Story
Kate Hammarén is a specialist ranch travel writer & editor from the UK, with a BA (Hons) degree in Business and Leisure Marketing, and 20+ years' experience in the industry – 14 self-employed.
Before becoming a ranch travel writer, Kate was formerly Assistant Editor for leading equestrian magazine Horse&Rider UK. She then worked in Marketing for a high-end luxury cosmetics company, but decided to launch her freelance writing and editing business in 2012 so she could embrace her true passion: travel.
As an original Digital Nomad, Kate lived in and explored the Philippines for seven years, and has visited 35 countries, including Mexico, Sri Lanka, the Caribbean islands, the Maldives, The Gambia, The Republic of Cabo Verde, Finland, France, Greece, Spain, Turkey, Malaysia, Borneo, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Cook Islands – to name but a few!
She has visited the Californian wineries of Sonoma and the Napa Valley with clients Top50 Ranches and Ranchweb, and was invited by the Kentucky Tourist Board to learn and write about the state's horse racing scene.
Wearing the (Stetson!) hat as Managing Editor and Membership Director for Gene Kilgore's leading ranch vacations websites Top50 Ranches and Ranchweb for the past decade, Kate was blown away by her travels to the U.S. and Mexico, and has made a few trips to experience ranch life, cowgirlin' in Montana, Wyoming and on a real Mexican rancho.
Kate's expert advice on ranch vacations is also featured on boutique luxury Wyoming ranch, The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch's blog, where she guest writes a monthly article on all the important things you need to know when taking a luxury ranch vacation into Cowboy Country.
Returning permanently to the UK, Kate took her freelance travel writing & editing business to the road in her Mercedes Sprinter campervan 'Sadie', covering much of the country after lockdowns were lifted.
Currently exploring South West England with her partner, when she's not doing vanlife, Kate can occasionally be found 'house-dwelling' as a professional house and pet sitter for her side-hustle company, WKD House & Pet Sitting.
Kate loves to wind down by walking, exploring, swimming, kayaking, snorkeling, reading, cycling, cooking, horse riding, practising yoga and scuba diving, and enjoying the sunset with a good glass of red.
