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Eleanor Edström

Associate Editor

Eleanor Edström is International Traveller’s Associate Editor. El began her career writing for national magazines including Signature Luxury Travel & Style and Vacations & Travel, and has since developed a soft spot for wild landscapes, thoughtful design and the human stories that bring them to life. She holds an honours degree in English and philosophy from the University of Sydney, and has lived abroad in both Switzerland and France – ostensibly to sharpen her French, though the pastries made a strong supporting case. One day, she hopes to swim with humpback whales off the coast of Mo'orea.

BREAKING: Australia lowers travel warning for Middle Eastern countries

This iconic UK train just got a Baz Luhrmann makeover

The world’s longest coastal trail is opening in England

This is officially the world’s best airline for 2026

Visiting London? These gorgeous bluebell woods are blooming just one hour away

British Airways will allow voice and video calls on flights

The World Edit: the 13 best places to travel in 2026

It’s Puffin season! Here’s where to spot them in Scotland

BREAKING: Australia lowers travel warning for Middle Eastern countries

Eleanor Edström is International Traveller’s Associate Editor. El began her career writing for national magazines including Signature Luxury Travel & Style and Vacations & Travel, and has since developed a soft spot for wild landscapes, thoughtful design and the human stories that bring them to life. She holds an honours degree in English and philosophy from the University of Sydney, and has lived abroad in both Switzerland and France – ostensibly to sharpen her French, though the pastries made a strong supporting case. One day, she hopes to swim with humpback whales off the coast of Mo'orea.

middle east travel advice

BREAKING: Australia lowers travel warning for Middle Eastern countries

In big news, the Australian government has officially changed its travel advice for five Middle Eastern countries from ‘do not travel’ (Level 4) to ‘reconsider your need to travel’ (Level 3). Here's what it means for travellers.

puffin in Shetland scotland

It’s Puffin season! Here’s where to spot them in Scotland

Scotland's windswept coast is puffin-packed once more.

Celia Carriage on The British Pullman, A Belmond Train

This iconic UK train just got a Baz Luhrmann makeover

The British Pullman, A Belmond Train, has revelaed a cinematic new dining carriage designed by beloved filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and Oscar-winning costume and production designer Catherine Martin.

hertfordshire bluebells

Visiting London? These gorgeous bluebell woods are blooming just one hour away

Don't miss this fairyland day trip from London before it's too late.

Hyatt Regency Tokyo Corner Studio

What it’s like to stay at Hyatt Regency Tokyo, a revived Shinjuku icon

After extensive renovations completed in 2025, longstanding Shinjuku address Hyatt Regency Tokyo is shining once again.

voice call on plane

British Airways will allow voice and video calls on flights

Following a partnership with Elon Musk’s Wi-Fi provider Starlink, British Airways is shaking up air travel norms by allowing in-flight calls.

Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve

The world’s longest coastal trail is opening in England

After 18 years and seven prime ministers, the 4327-kilometre King Charles III England Coast Path has been inaugurated.

Planes lined up at airport

This is officially the world’s best airline for 2026

This national carrier has carved its name into the skies as the world's best airline for 2026.

Grand Egyptian Museum

The World Edit: the 13 best places to travel in 2026

Capturing the shift towards travel defined by purpose over place, our World Edit reveals the most compelling destinations to visit in 2026.