A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

A person with long hair smiles slightly, wearing a black top and a patterned scarf, inside a softly lit room.

Astrid Hofer

location-pin London, U.K.

School: University of Vienna

Expertise: British royal family, travel, music

Astrid Hofer

  • 20-plus years of experience in journalism and content writing for print and digital newspapers and magazines, plus company websites
  • Published in National Geographic, Culture Trip, British Travel, Trip Savvy and the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation, among others

Experience

Astrid is a London-based journalist covering entertainment, including the British royal family, lifestyle, travel and current events, for international publications. Her work has appeared in National Geographic, Culture Trip, British Travel, tripsavvy and the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation.
 
Originally from Austria, she lived in Canada and the Netherlands before making the U.K. her second home. While studying journalism and communications, she spent a semester at the Hague University of Applied Sciences.
 
Astrid speaks English, German, French, Italian and basic Swedish and Dutch. When she's not on a deadline, you can find her checking out the latest bands, movies and vegan restaurants in London and beyond.

Education

University of Vienna
MA, Journalism and Communication Studies

Articles

This Is What Prince William and Kate Middleton Said During Their Post-Wedding Carriage Ride

The newlyweds thought they were chatting in private—but a lip reader revealed what exactly they said!

The Surprising Reason Why King Charles and Camilla Have Separate Homes

Britain's king and queen seem besotted with each other, but that doesn't mean they spend all their time together. In fact, it's quite the opposite!