Hannah Tan

Brands Director/Freelance Journalist

United Kingdom

I am a Brands Director and freelance fashion/beauty/travel/shopping and lifestyle writer based in London.

Having worked as Brands Director for a leading B2B title, Content Editor for a fast-paced digital travel platform and as Features Editor for a boutique fashion publication, I have built a solid network of contacts and gained invaluable insights into publishing for both print and online.

Featured on Glamour UK, House and Garden, Harper's Bazaar Arabia, Condé Nast Traveller, Suitcase Magazine, Citizen Femme, Metro and Telegraph.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Glamour UK
05/27/2022
The best Mallorca hotels to visit in 2022, from Palma to Cala d'Or

The best Mallorca hotels (or Majorca hotels) are top of the wish lists of many sun-starved holidaymakers, guaranteed to serve-up a sunshine fix. Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic islands; its fusion of Spanish culture, Moorish and Catalan influences means that this beautiful island offers so much more than just sun for those looking for the perfect holiday on the Mediterranean.

Harper's Bazaar Arabia
11/01/2023
Sustainable Safaris

A long form feature on the most sustainable safaris in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Images also shot by Hannah Tan.

Glamour UK
02/11/2020
The ultimate guide to the 25 very best honeymoon hotels in the world

A good honeymoon hotel will have all the luxury basics from stylish décor, infinity pools, white sand beaches, ocean views relaxing spa treatments and even Michelin-starred restaurants. However, a great honeymoon destination will give you romance, genuine moments of joy and incredible memories to last a lifetime.

The Telegraph
07/05/2021
'Living 100 miles apart was the only way to save our marriage'

It felt like we were reaching breaking point and so made the mutual decision to live apart. Liam wanted to be closer to his family and I wanted to be close to my London lifeline. Looking back, I think we both just wanted some space to feel like ourselves again.

Cosmopolitan
09/04/2019
Why is no one talking about the dark side of side hustling?

Nowadays, everybody wants to be described as a 'Girl Boss'. To be seen squirrelling away hours working on their second (and third, and fourth) careers, all the while holding down a successful 9-5 job, a full social life and a brilliant relationship.

INTERVIEWS

TWENTY6
An Interview with Nicolas Bos from Van Cleef & Arpels

In the often intersecting worlds of High-Jewellery and architecture, craftsmen and engineers make Palaces of infinite complexities whether its on a delicate chandelier earring, or on the steel frames of a towering skyscraper.

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Christopher Raeburn on 10 Years of Sustainable Fashion

For ten years, Christopher Raeburn has made it his mission to build a manifesto for change. Disrupting an industry that has traditionally been one of the green-movement's biggest foes; and proving that fashion and sustainability can go hand in hand.

NATIVE CONTENT/ADVERTORIAL

Shopping

House & Garden
03/08/2022
The best memory foam mattresses to buy in 2022

Nothing is more restorative than a good night's sleep, which is why investing in one of the best memory foam mattress is essential. Memory foam mattresses, while a relatively new invention, have grown in popularity over the years, offering plenty of benefits - no matter your sleeping style or sleeping position.

HuffPost UK
02/12/2020
This Sex Toy Is The Best (And Worst) Gift My Husband Ever Gave Me

You're reading How To Get Off, our series celebrating bodies, pleasure and fantasy. In an effort to spice things up, my husband accidentally gave me the best and worst present ever: the Bed Geek Hand Held Wand Massager. This toy is so efficient, I have since gifted it to all of my best female friends, too.

House & Garden
04/22/2020
11 best weighted blankets to help you sleep through the night

According to sleep experts, using a weighted blanket can ease your nervous system, release oxytocin and boost serotonin levels (serotonin is known as the happy hormone), resulting in a calming effect on even the most anxious sleepers. Of course, a good night's sleep can only be achieved by finding the best mattresses, pillows and blankets for your specific needs.

House & Garden
05/27/2022
The best vacuum cleaner to buy in 2022, tried and tested

Investing in a good, reliable vacuum is a game changer in maintaining a tidy home. The very best vacuum cleaners give back hours of your free time, thanks to their powerful suction and ability to tackle pet hair.

Cent Magazine
08/28/2018
Worldly; In a Whirl | Cent Magazine

The far-east has always been a source of both mystery and exoticism ever since Imperial Europe gained the power to sail the seas and explore new and uncharted territories. Hundreds of years have passed since he sumptuous textiles of the silk road, and the allure of Madame Butterfly captivated the imaginations of the West - and yet the Far East is still an ideal of escapism.

TRAVEL

Citizen Femme
04/13/2022
Checking In: Cora Cora Maldives, Maldives| Citizen Femme

There's a certain kind of ease at Cora Cora. Foregoing the usual pomp of long-established luxury island resorts, instead, Cora Cora offers guests a vibrant, joyful, and, of course, paradisical, escape and isn't afraid to do things a little differently.

Suitcase Magazine
Travel Shaming? Don't Let it Stop Your Holiday Plans | SUITCASE Magazine

Covid doesn't mean travel is cancelled. As we enter a new wave of lockdowns, one writer shares her experience of travel shaming and why now is the best time to plan your next trip. There There was a time - between back-to-back trips to and from Asia - where I would have relished a prolonged stint at home.

Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
11/09/2021
Hotel Review: Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire in Scotland

There are very few places in the world that are as magical as Glenapp Castle, and even less that have so successfully maintained the delicate balance between old world luxury and modern hospitality. A balance thoroughly achieved by the team behind Glenapp Castle, which is a sumptuous 'home from home' for luxury travellers on the Ayrshire Coast.

Glamour UK
05/20/2022
The best places to stay in Santorini to soak up the Aegean sunshine

Wondering where to stay in Santorini? Santorini is always high on our hit-lists for idyllic getaways on the Mediterranean, so here are the best places to stay in Santorini with friends, couples and solo this summer - including Santorini hotels, apartments and villas.

House of Coco Magazine
06/01/2018
Rev up, Rock Out, and Revive in California

Whether you fall in love with San Diego’s laid-back style, the wanderlust-inducing Coachella Valley, or the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, California is definitely a dream destination with a lot more to offer than the potential celebrity sighting.

The Sybarite
12/09/2021
Through The Lens: When Anouska Met Monsieur George - The Sybarite

They say that Paris is always a good idea and this is certainly true, especially if you find yourself staying at the Monsieur George, Paris' most handsome boutique hotel. Designed by the legendary Anouska Hempel, the Monsieur George is an emerald-tinged jewel in the eight arrondissement.

Citizen Femme
09/03/2021
48 Hours In Mallorca | Citizen Femme

Mallorca may be a favourite amongst sun-seeking travellers, but the isle offers so much more than just sun, sand, and sea for those willing to explore a little further. The largest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca is a Mediterranean paradise that blends Moorish architecture and distinctive Catalan idiosyncrasies.

Metro
06/17/2020
How major airlines are ramping up safety precautions so you can travel again

Even as the world cautiously reopens, flights resume and lockdown measures begin to ease, there is a long way to go before people feel safe enough to travel again. This is exactly why every major airline has not just ramped up cleaning protocols, but also adopted new measures onboard and across the airport, to adapt to the 'new normal' of air travel.

FOOD & DRINK

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Enter the Culinary World of Jackson Boxer

Grandson of the legendary food writer Arabella Boxer and the Sunday Times' founder Mark Boxer, and son of Charlie Boxer owner of Kennington's most-loved Italian deli; Jackson Boxer has set out to create his own culinary legacy.

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