AuthorsEmily MurphyE

Emily Murphy

Email & Social Editor

Emily Murphy is International Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her 4+ years at the company she has been instrumental in shaping its social media and email presence, and crafting compelling narratives that inspire others to explore the world. Her previous role was a journalist at Prime Creative Media and before that she was freelancing in publishing, content creation and digital marketing. When she's not creating scroll-stopping travel content, Em is a devoted 'bun mum' and enjoys spending her spare time by the sea, reading, binge-watching a good TV show and exploring under-the-radar destinations. Next on her travel wish list? Mexico and an African safari.
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This playful London hotel puts you in the heart of Shoreditch

Cala Mitjana beach in Menorca .
World

The 6 countries that own nearly 70% of the world’s best beaches

The 2026 Blue Flag results are in – and they make a very strong case for a European coastal holiday.

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HX Expeditions 1896 Cabin
World

This expedition ship’s 1890s-style cabin lets you travel back in time

130 years ago, expedition cruisers braved the Arctic in timber cabins with little more than a lantern and a creaking hull. Now you can spend a night in one.

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Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada
Canada

Canada just made its national parks free for the summer

Canada is waiving admission to every Parks Canada site this summer.

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Emirates airplanes parked at Dubai International Airport
Middle East

US-Israel war on Iran travel update: what it means for flights from Australia right now

Airspace closures and airline suspensions across the Middle East are disrupting global flight paths and key transit hubs for Australians. Here’s what’s happening, how airlines are responding, and what it means if you’re due to fly.

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Virgin Hotels Shoreditch
London

This playful London hotel puts you in the heart of Shoreditch

Big rooms, buzzy bars and a rooftop scene that captures Shoreditch at its most fun. 

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View out room window in Lost Property St Paul's London
London

This London hotel near St Paul’s proves the best finds are unexpected

A central stay where bold design, warm service and a story-driven concept come together just steps from one of London’s most iconic landmarks. 

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Intercontinental Athenee Place
Europe

This palatial Bucharest hotel blends Belle Époque glamour with modern luxury

A 111-year-old grande dame pairs Belle Époque glamour with a just-renovated calm that feels like a reset button. 

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Beautiful view of the busy Fleet Street in London with famous buildings in the background
London

I didn’t expect to fall for this historic London precinct

This historic London precinct is having a quiet renaissance, and exploring it felt like stepping into layers of story, flavour and memory. 

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Exterior of Barlochan Cottage in Torrance, located on Walkers Point on the west shore of Lake Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. The Heated Rivalry cottage
Ontario

The Heated Rivalry cottage is now available to book on Airbnb

Fans of Heated Rivalry can finally step inside the most iconic setting in the hockey romance.

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