AuthorsEmily MurphyE

Emily Murphy

Email & Social Editor

Emily Murphy is International Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her time at the company, through various roles, she has been instrumental in crafting compelling narratives that inspire others to explore the world. Her previous job was a journalist at Prime Creative Media and before that she was freelancing in publishing, content creation and digital marketing – equipping her with a diverse skill set that enhances her storytelling and audience engagement. 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.
danube cruise
Europe

This Danube winter cruise is one of Europe’s best journeys

A festive Danube cruise reveals a lesser-travelled Europe shaped by empires, conflict and resilience.

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Crete, Greece
World

ALDI is selling Maldives escapes, Lapland tours, cherry blossom cruises and more from $899

ALDI's June sale has a lot going on. 46 deals across cruises, tours and resort escapes, to be exact.

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Cala Mitjana beach in Menorca .
World

The 6 countries that own nearly 70% of the world’s best beaches

The 2026 Blue Flag results are in – and they make a very strong case for a European coastal holiday.

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HX Expeditions 1896 Cabin
World

This expedition ship’s 1890s-style cabin lets you travel back in time

130 years ago, expedition cruisers braved the Arctic in timber cabins with little more than a lantern and a creaking hull. Now you can spend a night in one.

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Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada
Canada

Canada just made its national parks free for the summer

Canada is waiving admission to every Parks Canada site this summer.

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Emirates airplanes parked at Dubai International Airport
Middle East

US-Israel war on Iran travel update: what it means for flights from Australia right now

Airspace closures and airline suspensions across the Middle East are disrupting global flight paths and key transit hubs for Australians. Here’s what’s happening, how airlines are responding, and what it means if you’re due to fly.

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Virgin Hotels Shoreditch
London

This playful London hotel puts you in the heart of Shoreditch 

Big rooms, buzzy bars and a rooftop scene that captures Shoreditch at its most fun. 

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View out room window in Lost Property St Paul's London
London

This London hotel near St Paul’s proves the best finds are unexpected

A central stay where bold design, warm service and a story-driven concept come together just steps from one of London’s most iconic landmarks. 

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Intercontinental Athenee Place
Europe

This palatial Bucharest hotel blends Belle Époque glamour with modern luxury

A 111-year-old grande dame pairs Belle Époque glamour with a just-renovated calm that feels like a reset button. 

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