Annabel is Global Travel Editor and Executive Editor at The Independent. Annabel joined The Independent in January 2022 and has held the title of Global Travel Editor since October 2023. She has lived and worked across the world, with long periods in India, Spain, Mexico and seven years in the USA based in New York. Annabel has a particular interest in adventure travel, including mountaineering, skiing, trail running (and anything that involves a bit of adrenaline), as well as exploring lesser-known regions. As Executive Editor, Annabel oversees sections including product reviews, fashion and beauty, wine, motoring, and fitness and wellness.