Rachael Martin

Writer, Editor, Content Producer

Australia

A freelance digital editor, writer, copywriter and SEO content producer, I specialise in helping brands increase their web traffic through targeted SEO strategy and devising, implementing and reviewing ongoing editorial strategies to exceed targets.

I have worked with both news and lifestyle websites in the UK and internationally, as well as monthly and weekly magazines. My published work can be found across a broad spectrum of brands, covering everything from the future of sustainable travel, to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the world we live in, to the psychology of colour.

As a copywriter I have worked for several high-profile travel companies creating engaging and inspiring copy for their websites, and as a content producer I worked on a range of traffic driving projects from creating and shooting enticing recipes from scratch to hosting live interviews and Q&As with celebrities on social media.

Portfolio

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Travel

Woman and Home Magazine
01/27/2023
The best spa hotels in London

The best spa hotels in London offer both day spas and overnight breaks, providing a welcome retreat in the midst of a busy metropolis

bodyandsoulau
02/06/2020
4 daily wellness habits we should all steal from Switzerland

Switzerland was recently voted the best country in the world for physical and mental wellbeing, beating Canada, Singapore and, yes, Australia. In the rankings, shared by The Spectator Index, Australia came in at number eight in the world, falling behind European countries such as Spain and France.

Nine
06/27/2019
Hotel review: The Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, a luxe lesson in self care

Of all of Asia's beautiful and varied countries, Bhutan is probably the most secretive and mysterious, so when I was offered the chance to escape to a 'Spirit Sanctuary' there I jumped at the chance - despite the steep costs associated with visiting the country.

Nine
05/14/2019
Train journey review: The Ghan Expedition

Hurtling through a country more than 150 million years old whilst riding the same railway track as the pioneers of the 1920s, is to be a part of the great history of railway travel in Australia.

Nine
11/30/2018
The verdict on Australia's longest train journey

By Rachael Martin| The Indian Pacific train travels between Sydney and Perth and is one of the world's greatest and most iconic rail journeys. Plus, at 4352 kilometers in length, it is one of the world's longest, too.

Nine
10/19/2018
The amazing Aussie wine region you've never heard of

By Rachael Martin| One of our southern state's hidden gems, the Coonawarra wine region is located a five hour drive west from Melbourne and four hours from Adelaide. The area may not be the easiest to get to from Australia's major cities, but that's one of the things that makes it so special.

Nine
10/18/2018
Attend an Indian wedding without ever having met the bride and groom

The opportunity to attend a beautiful Indian wedding, with gorgeous outfits, fabulous food, mesmerising dancing and wonderful music will only ever be a dream for many people. However, what would you say if you could attend an Indian wedding, in India, without ever having met the bride and groom?

Nine
09/19/2018
This supermodel's travel tip will make your stomach churn

Supermodel Adwoa Aboah is used to travelling all over the world for work. In her time jetting from New York, to Paris, to Milan and beyond the Vogue cover star has picked up a travel hack or two, but her top travel tip is something that we should all get on board with (literally).

woman&home
09/29/2017
Four of the best authentic experiences to have in Borneo

There is something unexplainably and wonderfully wild about Borneo. Whether it's the hushed magic of discovering one of the country's rare and incredible species, the overwhelming feeling of being incredibly small whilst immersed in a pocket of the dense, sprawling jungles that cover the landscape from coast to coast, or the exciting and satisfying feeling of being not one of millions, but one of the privileged few to tread the paths and trails of Borneo's most awe-inspiring areas of natural...

Womans Own Magazine
12/05/2017
48 hours in Florence

Seven ways to unlock the secrets of this charming Italian city in just 48 hours...

woman&home
05/15/2018
Review: Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, Hampshire | woman&home

Dappled light cast across a wooden floor, the sound of bird song floating through the open window, the wind rippling through a canopy of tree branches and lush green leaves to greet you when you wake in the morning.

woman&home
09/26/2017
Review: Gaya Island Resort, Borneo

Nestled on an island thick with jungle, just off the coast of the Northern state of Sabah in Borneo, you will find Gaya Island.

Destination Weddings & Honeymoons
01/01/2015
Happily Eco After

Is it really possible to have five star luxury travel with an environmental and social conscious?

Shopping & E-Commerce

Metro
05/09/2020
Christmas gifts to make now in lockdown that will be ready to gift by December

After seven weeks in lockdown, you wouldn't be alone in running out of ideas to keep life interesting, the days fulfilling and your time feeling productive and enjoyable. There are only so many movies one can watch on DisneyPlus, series' to binge on Netflix, cakes to bake, Zoom quizzes to host and, let's face it, if you've cut your hair during lockdown you're probably only doing that once.

Homes & Interiors

Nine
11/19/2018
Why now is the best time to buy in Melbourne

New data released by CoreLogic in their latest Property Pulse report shows that buyers looking to negotiate to get the best possible price for their new home may have more luck in Melbourne now than ever before.

Nine
07/27/2018
Why IKEA's latest collection is important for kids

By Rachael Martin| IKEA Australia have launched a brand new kid's collection with a difference - the two children's ranges are inspired by our planet's engendered species and carry an important message about sustainability. Named DJUNGELSKOG and , the new collections feature colourful jungle-themed textiles with fun prints, soft toys and books all designed to raise awareness about endangered animals.

woman&home
06/13/2018
Living near a supermarket could add over £40,000 to your house price

More than just convenience for your weekly shop, new figures show that living near to a supermarket could increase the price of your home by as much as £43, 571. New research by Lloyds Bank shows that properties in close proximity to a supermarket can go for substantially more than houses located at a further distance from the shops.

Nine
10/21/2018
The popular furniture item that won't be in Meghan Markle's nursery

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have reportedly already picked out a nanny for their royal baby, but if the professional who landed the prestigious position is who we think it is, there's one item of furniture the Duke and Duchess definitely won't be putting in their nursery.

News

Metro
03/24/2021
Can you recycle single-use face masks?

Face masks are still an essential part of everyday life when it comes to the ongoing fight against Covid-19. The World Health Organisation (WHO) continue to advise that 'the general public should wear a mask in indoor or outdoor settings where physical distancing of at least one metre cannot be maintained' and it is still compulsory under UK law to wear a face covering in various settings including inside shops and on public transport.

Metro
04/27/2021
India's Covid crisis - how can you support?

The Covid crisis in India has reached desperate levels, as the country's daily case rate hit a record high for a fifth consecutive day on Monday. As of April 26, confirmed infections surpassed 350,000 and many overcrowded health centres have run out of medical supplies.

Metro
09/04/2019
What happens when the whip is withdrawn in parliament?

As threatened by the Prime Minister earlier this week, the 21 senior Conservative Party MPs who rebelled against Boris Johnson in a bid to block a no-deal Brexit have had the whip removed, but what does that mean?

bodyandsoulau
04/04/2019
These common diet mistakes are now killing more people than smoking

According to the World Health Organisation, tobacco kills more than 7 million people each year, however, the new findings published in The Lancet revealed that over 4 million more people die every year as a result of a poor diet consisting of too many salty or sugary foods.

bodyandsoulau
01/31/2019
Your fitness tracker might be overestimating calorie burn by 50%

Wearable technology has totally changed the way we exercise and monitor our health, but a new study has revealed that far from helping us keep track of our daily steps and calories, even the best brands could actually be hindering our progress.

Nine
09/06/2018
This new start-up wants to help you get over your ex

There's nothing worse after a break-up than navigating the emotionally charged maze of having to deal with your ex's stuff. Do you dump it, donate it, or worse -- get them to come round and pick it up? A new US company is helping avoid the conundrum altogether.

GoodtoKnow
04/12/2018
It's time to think twice before posting photos of your child online

A new campaign by The Child Rescue Coalition is calling for all parents to act immediately to reclaim their children's right to privacy online. A sweet bath time snap, an innocent picture from a day at the beach, a candid capture of your kids playing in the paddling pool in the garden - in the age of social media and sharing, uploading personal photos to the internet is second nature for most.

goodtoknow
03/01/2018
GAP praised for new campaign that aims to normalise breastfeeding

GAP clothing have received widespread praise after sharing an image of a breastfeeding mother from their new ad campaign on their Instagram account. The retail giant received over 42,000 'likes' for the image, which shows a mother breastfeeding her child in a campaign photograph advertising the brand's sleep shirts.

Entertainment

Metro
03/21/2020
Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton: How Islands In The Stream began their friendship

American country music legend Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81 with a family representative stating that he: 'passed away peacefully at home from natural causes.' Kenny's career as a country music singer spanned over six decades and the much-loved star found success through hits such as The Gambler, Lucille, Coward Of The County and his smash hit duet with country music legend Dolly Parton - Islands in the Stream.

Metro
08/22/2019
Michelle Keegan 2009-2019: The TV star's transformation from Corrie to now

Michelle Keegan has transformed from a fresh-faced newbie making her debut on Coronation Street, to a talented, prime-time telly regular, scooping awards for her performances and making headlines along the way. Over the last decade she's certainly come a long way from those first few scenes shot on the Cobbles.

Metro
08/14/2019
Greta Gerwig movies: Little Women, Ladybird and her surprising new project

Greta Gerwig is the record-breaking director who became the first woman to be nominated for an Oscar for her directorial debut, Ladybird. Award-winning actress Saoirse Ronan played the lead in that popular coming-of-age tale and is now working with Gerwig again on her latest film, a remake of the 1949 classic, Little Women.

bodyandsoulau
04/07/2019
Meghan Markle might not pose for photos after giving birth for this reason

We've all seen the iconic images countless times: the Duchess of Cambridge standing on the steps of the Lindo Wing hospital in London, just as her late mother-in-law Diana did before her, beaming with pride and holding a swaddled bundle that contained first Prince George, then Princess Charlotte and then Prince Louis.

bodyandsoulau
03/06/2019
Why this model wants her daughter to embrace natural beauty

She's one of the most successful Australian models working in the world today and counts Dolce and Gabbana, Marc Jacobs and Victoria's Secret as some of the many huge brands she's worked with in her career so far.

bodyandsoulau
02/25/2019
Kate Ritchie: 'No one can be more unkind to me than myself'

A lot has changed since Kate Ritchie bid goodbye to Summer Bay. Here, the star shares how her approach to caring for both her mental and physical health has completely transformed since she left the show that changed her life.

woman&home
06/13/2018
The Queen once broke a huge Royal Ascot rule for Zara Tindall

The Queen once broke one of Royal Ascot's strictest rules so that her granddaughter Zara Phillips could attend the famous races. One of the Queen's favourite dates in her diary every year is undoubtedly Royal Ascot, where Her Majesty can combine her public duties with her love of horses and horse racing.

Marie Claire
03/20/2018
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reveal their wedding cake baker

From the editors of Good To Know Words by Racheal Martin Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have revealed the details of the talented pastry chef who will create a spring-themed wedding cake for the couple for their nuptials in May.

Marie Claire
10/25/2017
Prince George And Princess Charlotte May Never Live In Buckingham Palace

From the Editors of GoodToKnow Words by Rachael Martin Although they are no stranger to the grand halls of Buckingham Palace, the royal siblings have never actually lived in the palatial home of their great-grandmother - and if new reports are to be believed, they never will.

Marie Claire
10/19/2017
Kate And Wills Reveal The Unexpected Skills They Want George And Charlotte To Learn

From the Editors of Woman Magazine Words by Rachael Martin Prince William and Kate's love of sport is clearly influencing their two children, as the couple revealed during an event yesterday that they have intentions for Prince George and Princess Charlotte to learn to swim, play tennis and take an interest in football!

Marie Claire
10/27/2017
Does This Mean We Already Know The Gender Of The New Royal Baby?

A scarily accurate birth predictor, that guessed the gender of both George and Charlotte correctly, might have let the royal secret slip From the editors of Good To Know By Rachael Martin The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who announced that Kate was pregnant with her third child back in September, and recently revealed that her due date is April next year, have kept characteristically tight-lipped about whether or not they know the gender of the baby yet.

Marie Claire
08/17/2017
What Will Happen If The Queen Decides To Retire?

According to reports, the Queen plans to abdicate and 'make Charles king in all but name' as part of a grand plan by the Palace for a 'seamless transition' between monarchs Words - Rachael Martin From the editors of Woman and Home At 91-years old, it's no wonder that Queen Elizabeth may be considering plans for her retirement.

Marie Claire
08/04/2017
The Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge have been asked to consider not having any more children |...

From the editors of Women & Home An open letter has been written to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge urging them to 'lead by example' and not have anymore children. The letter, from an organisation called 'Having Kids', lists reasons such as 'climate change' and 'economic inequalities' as major factors that should affect the couple's decision to extend their family.

Health & Lifestyle

GoodTo
02/02/2024
What to do if your child has heat rash

Advice from GPs and paediatricians on how to soothe heat rash in children and what to do if your child has heat rash and it's not going away

Metro
05/10/2021
How to get help with mental health - who can I talk to?

Struggling with your mental health can be an extremely isolating, but you're not alone. Mental health struggles are becoming more prevalent than ever in the UK thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but there are people out there who can help and many services that can provide support.

Metro
01/12/2021
How to get hired from a virtual job interview, according to the experts

With lockdown restrictions set to get even tougher and home working now the new norm, virtual job interviews via Zoom are definitely here to stay for the time being. While not having to work out where to go or how to get to a job interview on time via the Tube certainly takes some of the stress out of the process, Zoom interviews are no less nerve-wracking.

GoodtoKnow
07/31/2020
What to say when someone dies: Bereavement charities share their advice

Knowing what to say when someone dies when talking to a friend, family member, colleague or anyone who has lost someone dear to them, is an incredibly sensitive topic. Grief is different for everyone. It manifests itself differently in different people and no one person's experience of grief is the same.

bodyandsoulau
05/18/2020
The way we discuss Adele's weight loss is a health risk to us all

Rachael Martin examines why now is the time for the 'frenzied' commentary around Adele's weight loss to change. Dramatically. To mark her birthday on May 6th 2020, superstar singer Adele shared a photo and sweet message for her fans on social media.

bodyandsoulau
09/10/2019
'I tried the Dubrow Diet and it's converted me away from Keto'

Now, I know you've heard of Keto. The diet, which restricts your carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day, is the go-to for celebs and fast weight loss seekers and hasn't stopped rising in popularity over the last few years.

bodyandsoulau
07/30/2019
'I followed my heart and it ruined my 3-year relationship'

Just over three years ago, someone walked back into my life who I thought I would never see again. My first love, he and I had first met at university and after a rocky two years of on-again-off-again dating between two different cities, we broke up in a tidal wave of heartbreak and anger after he graduated.

bodyandsoulau
06/17/2019
'I skipped breakfast every day for a month, and you won't believe what happened'

Avocado on toast, fluffy American-style pancakes with a slightly melted honeycomb butter, deliciously tomatoey Shakshuka with freshly baked sourdough. I love brunch. Like, really, really love brunch. Breakfast though - not so much. I know you could argue they're very similar meals just eaten at different times of day, but that is almost exactly the point for me.

bodyandsoulau
04/12/2019
What is the climate diet and should we all be doing it?

We already know that meat-heavy diets aren't good for our health and there is overwhelming evidence now to suggest that following a vegetarian diet - or at least a flexitarian diet - is incredibly beneficial to our health and wellbeing. But what about the health of our planet?

bodyandsoulau
03/19/2019
Could the Jane Austen diet be the modern day answer to weight loss?

Written by Bryan Kozlowski, The Jane Austen Diet: Austen's Secrets to Food, Health, and Incandescent Happiness delves into the storylines of Austen's most famous stories to unearth the advice for a happy and healthy life that the prolific author hid between the lines of her books.

bodyandsoulau
03/18/2019
Are food delivery boxes the no-diet answer to weight loss? We tried it.

Something you should know about me from the start here is that I absolutely hate doing a weekly supermarket shop. Pushing a half empty shopping trolley down aisles crowded with fellow stressed out shoppers who would sooner mow you down in their haste to get to the cherry tomatoes than spend one second longer than they have to inside the store.

bodyandsoulau
03/04/2019
Have we been approaching juice cleansing all wrong?

Juices have been getting a pretty bad rep recently, with the popularity of juice detoxes and cleanses diminishing after countless stories about their sugar content, negative effects on our stomachs and productivity all started to put people off the celeb go-to diet.

bodyandsoulau
02/19/2019
An expert reveals the science of why we can't lose weight and keep it off.

"We have a cultural obsession with weight loss," says Dr Nick Fuller, an Industry Program Leader at The University of Sydney in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. According to Dr Fuller, we go on between four and five diets every year, 61 diets by the time we reach the age 45, and therefore spend approximately 31 years of our life dieting.

bodyandsoulau
03/19/2019
What the new series of Game of Thrones could tell you about your partner

Whether you've watched (and re-watched) every single episode to date or you've never laid eyes on Westeros in your entire life, you've probably heard that the new, and final, season of Game of Thrones (GoT) is only weeks away from airing. If you don't watch the show, this information alone will mean very little to you.

bodyandsoulau
03/18/2019
Why the humble potato could become the next superfood

With the ever increasing popularity of the Keto diet over the last few years, you'd have thought that the last wellness trend we'd see surfacing in 2019 would be one focussed on a white, starchy carb. However, times are changing.

bodyandsoulau
02/13/2019
How we'll be finding love in 2030, according to a futurist

Tinder, Happn, Hinge, ghosting, curving, breadcrumbing; the modern dating world can be confusing enough - so what about the landscape of dating stretching out before us in the future? We struggle to know what our love life is going to look like next month, let alone over the next two decades, but luckily for us there are futurists out there who are already predicting this for us...(unsettling or comforting?

bodyandsoulau
02/21/2019
'HIIPA' is the new high-intensity workout for busy people

Have you recently carried heavy shopping bags up a few flights of stairs? Or run the last 100 metres to the station to catch your train? If you have, you may have unknowingly been doing a style of exercise called high-intensity incidental physical activity.

bodyandsoulau
02/07/2019
Is dessert actually the secret to losing weight?

It's the diet hack that we genuinely never saw coming, but new research has suggested that actually indulging in an unbelievably 'naughty' dessert could be the key to weight loss. Swapping fruit for a chocolately treat when you crave a sweet fix could result in the consumption of less calories overall if the new research published by the American Psychological Association is anything to go by.

bodyandsoulau
01/30/2019
'I cancelled my gym membership and guess what, it feels great'

January is traditionally a month of health kicks, new diets and weight loss resolutions with thousands of people ditching junk food, digging out their NutriBullets and putting payments down on gym memberships or fitness classes.

bodyandsoulau
01/30/2019
Does the 'buddy system' actually help us lose weight - or hinder us?

Holding your friends and peers to account if they skip a scheduled gym session or you catch them gorging on cookies after they swore they were cutting out sugar is an effective weight loss tool, a new study reveals - but not in the way you might think.

bodyandsoulau
02/15/2019
Why does everybody on Instagram suddenly have perfect teeth?

Obtaining the perfect smile with the help of porcelain veneers has exploded in popularity in the past 10 years, with procedures that were once the go-to for the rich and famous now being sought out by the people around us every day.

goodtoknow
11/23/2017
How many calories can you burn breastfeeding? The answer may surprise you...

How many calories can you burn breastfeeding? Well, the answer from the American Pregnancy Association may well surprise you. There are many benefits to breastfeeding, but we bet you never thought it would be burning off that third chocolate biscuit you treated yourself to without even standing up.

More work from Rachael Martin

Old Tat magazine
03/01/2016
Colour Me Happy

An exploration of the psychology of colour

Gay Star News
05/31/2016
REVIEW: The Toren, Amsterdam

Cozy yet austere, lavish yet understated; opposites attract in this inviting and romantic boutique hotel The Toren, Amsterdam - like staying in the world's most decadent and over the top chocolate box What do you expect when staying in The Toren, Amsterdam - a hotel voted the best in all of city by over 2,000 people on TripAdvisor?

Gay Star News
08/24/2015
REVIEW: Le Saint Sulpice, Montreal

In the heart of a vibrant metropolis, this stylish home from home provides the perfect launch pad for exploring one of Canada's most exciting cities Le Saint Sulpice, Montreal - a fantastic base for exploring Montreal You can easily lose yourself in the magic of Montreal, and Le Saint Sulpice want you to start your journey of discovery with them.

Gay Star News
09/22/2015
REVIEW: Klaus K, Helsinki

A hotel that champions all things chic, stylish, and modern in Finnish design, a stay at the Klaus K isn't just an experience in modern Nordic luxury - it's an education Championing homegrown talent, some of the rooms at Klaus K have been designed by famous Finnish artists Found in an ideal location just 10 minutes walk from the pretty waterfront and the center of town, Klaus K is the first design hotel in Helsinki, and lives up to its name in both style and substance.

Gay Star News
07/07/2015
REVIEW: The Hospital Club, London

A stay in one of these sumptuously-designed bedrooms grants access to the Club's seven floors of bars, restaurants and lounges... A center of creativity in central London, you'd struggle to find a more comfortable - or well-designed - place to rest your head than this This private members club was once as difficult to get inside as the social circles of its highly esteemed, eccentrically creative clients.