Sophie Lam

Travel Editor at The i Paper

london, england, united kingdom

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An experienced travel editor who has worked in media publishing for close to two decades across print and digital platforms, also working closely with commercial partners. Launched travel awards at both The Independent and i, the latter focusing on the domestic tourism market.

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Bettany Hughes on the quiet winter sun wonder that's perfect for solo travellers

Bettany Hughes has a soft spot for camels: “I might try and have one, if one ever needs rescuing. I adore them.” The historian and broadcaster’s latest Channel 4 series, Treasures of the World, has taken her from Estonia to Uzbekistan in search of ancient... See more

go-vip.net•Sophie Lam•Nov 30, 2025

The alternative Christmas market break with cheap flights and boutique hotels

Each year, tens of thousands of Christmas markets set up stalls across Europe between mid-November and late December – there are more than 3,000 in Germany alone. But not all Christmas markets are created equal. Some peddle homogenous, factory-produced tr... See more

go-vip.net•Sophie Lam•Nov 14, 2025

The airports where you don't need to get your passport out

As the use of biometric security expands, Manchester airport has completed a voluntary trial for facial recognition for British passport-holders at e-gates as an alternative to passport checks. Biometric checks can significantly speed up airport checks, w... See more

go-vip.net•Sophie Lam•Nov 11, 2025

The quiet, affordable Spanish foodie break without San Sebastian's crowds

“Ten years ago, I would have walked into any restaurant in the centre of San Sebastian. Now, there are maybe three I’d go to, no more than that”, says Saioa Martin Ucar, as we walk along the seafront of Getxo, a seaside suburb of Bilbao. Saioa – a local g... See more

go-vip.net•Sophie Lam•Nov 3, 2025

Four problems Eurostar's double-decker trains face

Of the five companies with intentions to operate on the high-speed line through the Channel Tunnel, only Eurostar – which has had the monopoly for the past 30 years – has put in an order for new trains for use on the London St Pancras Highspeed line. Its ... See more

go-vip.net•Sophie Lam•Oct 22, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, English Literature at King'S College LondonGraduated: 2003

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Bettany Hughes on the quiet winter sun wonder that's perfect for solo travellers

The alternative Christmas market break with cheap flights and boutique hotels

The airports where you don't need to get your passport out

The quiet, affordable Spanish foodie break without San Sebastian's crowds

Four problems Eurostar's double-decker trains face

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Bettany Hughes on the quiet winter sun wonder that's perfect for solo travellers

The alternative Christmas market break with cheap flights and boutique hotels

The airports where you don't need to get your passport out

The quiet, affordable Spanish foodie break without San Sebastian's crowds

Four problems Eurostar's double-decker trains face

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