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.
<p>Live out your <em>rom-com dreams</em> in this real-life replica of <strong>The Holiday</strong> <em>cottage</em></p> Read
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<p>This <em>Airbnb</em> lets you sleep inside <strong>Wuthering Heights</strong> for a night</p> Read
<p>A <em>luxury</em> <strong>Seoul</strong> stay with a <em>secret</em> bar, high tea and gold chocolate</p> Read
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Live out your rom-com dreams in this real-life replica of The Holiday cottage

(L-r) JACOB ELORDI as Heathcliff and Actor, Producer MARGOT ROBBIE as Catherine Earnshaw in “Wuthering Heights,” a Warner Bros. Pictures Release.
England

This Airbnb lets you sleep inside Wuthering Heights for a night

From misty moors to candlelit rooms, this Airbnb stay channels the aching yearning of Wuthering Heights, with only three nights available to book.

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An aerial of Yosemite Horsetail Fire Falls
California

How to see Yosemite’s rare “firefall” in 2026

A fiery optical illusion is drawing crowds to Yosemite National Park.

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Charlotte Le Bon in The White Lotus season 3
France

The White Lotus checks in at a French Riviera castle for season 4

If The White Lotus is all about beautiful places hiding ugly secrets, its next setting might be its most seductive yet.

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Friends enjoy a dinner party with pizza and rose wine in a bar or a restaurant.
Italy

The world’s best foodie destination proves carbs are a love language

Where long lunches turn every meal into an act of love.

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The Holiday Cottage in Ellijay, Georgia exterior
USA

Live out your rom-com dreams in this real-life replica of The Holiday cottage

This dreamy hideaway recreates the charm of The Holiday’s iconic cottage and proves rom-com magic isn’t just for Christmas.

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A picturesque scene of llamas grazing in the diverse flora of the Atacama Desert, framed by towering mountains under a clear blue sky.
Chile

Australians can now travel to this South American country without a visa

It’s easier than ever to explore South America’s most diverse destination.

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Sunset onboard Norwegian Spirit
Asia

From Tokyo to Seoul by sea: the ultimate cruise itinerary

From Fuji’s elusive peaks to Jeju’s ancient traditions, this slow cruise through Japan and South Korea unveils culture in vivid detail and a rhythm that’s easy to fall into.

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underrated ports of Japan to Korea cruise
Japan

The 6 most underrated ports of my Japan to Korea cruise 

Discover the quiet ports that give heart to a journey through Japan to South Korea. 

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Four Seasons Seoul
Asia

A luxury Seoul stay with a secret bar, high tea and gold chocolate

Blending old-world Korean charm with cosmopolitan polish, this five-star hotel is more than a place to rest your head – it’s a destination in its own right, with sultry cocktails, palace views, a Korean sauna and Michelin-starred cuisine all under one roof. 

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