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Rachel Lees

Travel Journalist

The former deputy editor of an inflight magazine, Rachel Lees is an accomplished storyteller, with more than 20 years of experience in media, working in print and television. A two-time PATA Gold Award winner (2025 & 2023), Rachel was also a finalist in the Inspire Global Media Awards 2026, and the Kennedy Awards 2022 for Outstanding Travel Writing. She’s lived in Melbourne, London and Singapore, and is now based in Sydney. Her interests include First Nations experiences, off-the-beaten-path destinations, adventure and wellness travel.