Layla Quaedvlieg

Hi, I'm Layla.

I am a UK-based freelance writer, with 50+ bylines in news, travel, and lifestyle journalism.

For the past 18 months, I have worked for various editorial teams at Condé Nast publications, while completing my BA English degree at University College London (UCL).

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The World of Interiors

Condé Nast Traveller

Student Projects

Recent Articles

Condé Nast Traveller • 23 August 2025

Inside the secret archipelago taking sea conservation seriously

Set in Panama's Gulf of Chiriquí, we explored the private island paradise with responsible marine safari at its core

Condé Nast Traveller • 22 August 2024

Rugby star Maro Itoje reveals his favourite London spots

The England and Saracens player gives us his city highlights

The World Of Interiors • 22 November 2025

New York hotels: our favourite boltholes on the blocks

Head to the City That Never Sleeps and find it swarming with fabulous places to, er, get some shut-eye. Yet these New York hotels are so much more than mere resting places…

Condé Nast Traveller • 22 September 2025

This beach retreat is Mykonos' best-kept secret

I visited a serene, family-friendly hideout from the beach club frenzy which Mykonos is famed for

Condé Nast Traveller • 30 June 2025

A review of La Sultana Oualidia in Morocco

Uncovering a secluded boutique gem on Morocco's Atlantic coastline

The World Of Interiors • 19 September 2025

Inside the fancy-dress-inspired Serpentine Pavilion Party 2025

Does a grander first day in the World of Interiors office exist than attending the annual Pavilion party?

Condé Nast Traveller • 15 August 2024

7 inspiring people changing the way we travel

Meet the people making a difference to the world of travel right now

The World Of Interiors • 25 October 2025

In conversation with a resident artist at RH Paris

‘Two things can be totally different yet exist in total harmony,’ says Thomas Junghans – like a jagged anthropoid sculpture beside a smooth oak table, perhaps

The World Of Interiors • 19 October 2025

London hotels: our insider address book

Whatever those indefinable things are that guarantee a glowing guest review, these hotels have them in spades

My Background

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Editorial Assistant, The World of Interiors | Sep 2025 – Now

Freelance Digital Writer, Commerce Editorial Assistant, Condé Nast Traveller | Sep 2024 – Sep 2025

Editorial Intern, Condé Nast Traveller | June 2024 – Aug 2024

EDUCATION

BA English Literature, University College London (UCL) | Graduated June 2025, 2:1

A-Levels in English Literature, Maths, and Chemistry | A*A*A

STUDENT PROJECTS

Pi Media, Student Newspaper, News Editor and Correspondent | Nov 2023 – June 2025

UCL Street Aid, Volunteering, President and Publicity Officer | Oct 2022 – June 2025