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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.
Singapore Airlines business class seat
World

Is Singapore Airlines business class worth it?

Evergreen editor Rachael Thompson put Singapore Airlines’ world-renowned business class to the test.

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An aerial view of Prague Old Town Square
Europe

Heading to Europe? A Hepatitis A outbreak has hit multiple countries

Getting ready for Euro summer? Among the usual travel prep, there’s one more thing worth checking.

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The Douro River runs through Porto.
Portugal

This top European tourist city has introduced a new alcohol ban

Porto has tightened alcohol sales and public drinking rules.

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An aerial shot of Rio Di Janerio
Traveller

The vibrant metropolis crowned world’s best city for hiking

Torn between travelling for the city buzz and nature’s calm? Enjoy the best of both worlds.

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Malta. international destinations Australian winter
World

This underrated European island tops winter trending destinations for Aussies

Expedia has revealed the destinations Aussies plan to visit to escape the winter chill.

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International womens day
World

These are the trips that left every female member of International Traveller changed

Discover the incredible places and experiences that have shaped the International Traveller team.

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Boom Overture
World

This new supersonic plane could get you to your destination in half the time

Overture, the new supersonic plane from American aerospace company Boom, is designed to get travellers to global destinations twice as fast.

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Florence wine window
Tuscany

Florence’s historic wine windows are making a comeback 

This trend, from over 500 years ago, is having a second renaissance.

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Where to travel in 2025
Traveller

Where the International Traveller team think you should travel in 2025

Get ready to embark on your next great adventure with our ultimate guide to the top destinations to explore this year.

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