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Rachael Thompson

Travel Journalist

Rachael Thompson is a freelance travel journalist, editor and hotel addict based in the UK. She was formerly International Traveller's Evergreen Editor and was responsible for the foundational content ahead of its website relaunch, as well as managing and growing the brand’s destination guides. With a background in design and travel media, Rachael is dedicated to creating content that is as much informational as it is beautiful. She began her career at Belle magazine, before taking up editorial roles at Homes to Love and Bed Threads. Next on her travel wish list is Malta.

<p>What the <strong>European</strong> <i>heatwave</i> means for your summer travel plans</p>

A new direct train route from London to Switzerland is in the works

<p>A guide to <strong>Paris</strong>‘ <em>arrondissements</em>: how to choose the right Parisian neighbourhood</p>

<p>Is <em>Cathay Pacific’s</em> <em>Premium Economy</em> worth the upgrade?</p>

Just in: the ultra-luxe Paris hotel confirmed for ‘The White Lotus’ season 4

<p><strong>Six Senses</strong> <strong>London</strong> sets a new standard for <em>wellness travel</em></p>

<p>The ultimate <strong>Paris</strong> <em>restaurant</em> guide, by arrondissement</p>

<p>The <em>best places to stay</em> in <strong>Paris</strong></p>

What the European heatwave means for your summer travel plans

Rachael Thompson is a freelance travel journalist, editor and hotel addict based in the UK. She was formerly International Traveller's Evergreen Editor and was responsible for the foundational content ahead of its website relaunch, as well as managing and growing the brand’s destination guides. With a background in design and travel media, Rachael is dedicated to creating content that is as much informational as it is beautiful. She began her career at Belle magazine, before taking up editorial roles at Homes to Love and Bed Threads. Next on her travel wish list is Malta.

Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées

A guide to Paris‘ arrondissements: how to choose the right Parisian neighbourhood

Discover which district to make your home base in the City of Lights.

the rooftop view of Paris at Bonnie Restaurant

The ultimate Paris restaurant guide, by arrondissement

From classic French fare to modern Thai.

brunch at Boubalé, Le Grand Mazarin

How to spend 72 hours in Paris: trendy restaurants, stylish neighbourhoods and iconic sites

Here's how to spend three unforgettable days in the French capital.

Hôtel Plaza Athénée rooftop terrace with Eiffel Tower view

The best places to stay in Paris

The chicest stays for your next sojourn to the City of Lights.

Six Senses London magnesium pool

Six Senses London sets a new standard for wellness travel

With everything from a biohacking lounge to an apothecary, Six Senses London offers the ultimate restorative stay for wellness enthusiasts.

the reclining seat onboard Cathay Pacific's Premium Economy

Is Cathay Pacific’s Premium Economy worth the upgrade?

Here’s what it’s like to fly Premium Economy from Sydney to London via Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific’s Boeing 777.

people swimming in the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris

What the European heatwave means for your summer travel plans

Temperatures are soaring this summer, breaking records across Europe and the UK.

Zurich city by day

A new direct train route from London to Switzerland is in the works

A faster, more sustainable way to travel between the two countries is on track for development.

Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris

Just in: the ultra-luxe Paris hotel confirmed for ‘The White Lotus’ season 4

One of the Parisian filming locations has just been revealed, and it’s as fabulous as you’d expect.