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70 Travel Publications that Work with Freelance Writers

Many of these publishers are paying $1 per word or more....

Update: I’ve added 25 publications to this list, for a total of 70 publishers that pay for travel writing.

Many of these publications pay up to $1 per word, or more. The pay rates do vary quite significantly. I’ve researched rates for all of these publications, and found contact information, to make it easy for you to connect with the right editor.

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10 Publications That Will Pay You for Travel Writing

Get paid for your travel writing! Fund your adventure, literally, writing about what you love doing the most. If you are already a travel blogger, you’ll be used to writing just for the fun of it. We do it because we love blogging, creating content, and every blog post we write can support a career we believe in.

So, why not do all of that, and get paid for it? Unless an article is perfectly aligned for your blog, like this one, it’s worth checking with a small collection of editors in case they want to publish your work for cash-money.

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Here are 10 publications that will pay you for your travel writing:

All email addresses have been edited to protect the editors’ privacy from spam bots!

1. Great Escape Publishing

Great Escape Publishing focus on working while you travel, so if you like my blog, you’ll probably like these guys. Sign up to their newsletter to familiarise yourself with the style they publish.

They also have a host of previous articles you can read for inspiration surrounding the topics of import/export, travel blogging, photography, creating tours and many more.

Payment: $50-$75 for a request to the website. $100-$150 for interviews and personal stories. $150-$200 for specific income advice.

Instructions: Email lori(@)greatescapepublishing(dot)com and make sure to include your full name, address and telephone number. Submissions should be in a .doc or .docx format. You can find more instructions here.

2. Verge Magazine

Verge magazine is a small, Canadian digital-only publication.

Verge specifically looks for articles “with purpose”. This can be in the form of working, volunteering, studying or any other purposeful reasons for travelling.

Their audience consists mainly of socially aware individuals who want to make a difference. They are not looking for people focussed on one particular organisation or self-promotion, but more about a general issue or theme.

Payment: A small flat fee for contributions

Instructions: You can send all submissions and enquiries to contributing(at)vergemagazine(dot)com. Verge has a few themes you can write for, or you can try to submit your work as a featured article.

3. Horizon Guides

Horizon Guides is a publisher of special interest travel guides, covering niche subjects from fishing in Ontario to photography in Burma, and pretty much everything in between.

For destination experts to create in-depth downloadable travel guides. You’re credited as the author with a bio, links to your social media and your website.

Payment: They pay competitive rates for researchers and contributors, with a starting rate of £400 per assignment.

Instructions: Join their contributor network to receive details of relevant assignments.

4. Go World Travel

Go World Travel consider writers from all ends of the spectrum, as long as you write well and set yourself apart from the standard “how to get there” articles. The style of writing should be around a destination or place. They are looking for descriptive, straightforward writers who encourage people to go and see the place for themselves.

Anecdotes, curiosity about the place and a detailed insight into your personal feelings towards it, are all things they are after.

Payment: $30-$40 per article (up to 1600 words)

Instructions: Submit your articles to submissions(at)goworldtravel(dot)com. Include the story title and destination in the subject line. More instructions here.

5. Tales to Go

You can write for one of the Tales to Go issues that are available on their website or as a subscription service. Read some of their previous issues to get an idea of the style of writing and types of stories they are after.

Payment: $50 per submission (1000-3000 words submissions have a better chance of being accepted)

Instructions: Previously published stories are welcome, as long as you retain the copyright! They also consider material for books so have a look at their guidelines for more information.

6. Matador Network

Matador Network work with thousands of writers, photographers, and filmmakers. “From industry-leading voices to young creatives published for the first time.”

Matador’s ‘Creators Community’ is one of the best resources out there for beginner travel writers. MatadorU allows you to hunt for opportunities with specific calls for submissions and market leads posted regularly by their editorial team.

Payment: $40+ for short commissioned articles

Instructions: Sign up to their Creators Community on MatadorU and set up a profile. After completing your profile, click the “U” logo to access the user dashboard and market leads.

Here’s one of my articles published by the Matador Network; “Stop waiting to be picked, choose yourself” .

7. Listverse

Listverse are looking for writers who can write a distinctive and interesting listicle (list-articles). They want authors to think outside of the box with an alternative perspective, hidden knowledge or some unique facts on a given subject area.

The list should be no shorter than 10 items and be all of your own work, no copying someone else’s ideas. Sound simple? Give it a go!

Payment: $100 per submission. You must have (or be able to create) a PayPal account.

Instructions: Lists should be 1 or 2 paragraphs per point with a minimum of 10 items in a list. Submissions can be filled in here .

8. Fund Your Life Overseas & Incomes Abroad

Similar to Great Escape Publishing, Find Your Life Overseas & Incomes Abroad focusses on making money while you travel or expats living abroad. They want stories about somebody you know or if you yourself are living on a portable income.

They are always looking for new and unique stories of people earning a living abroad. If you have a story to tell, then get in touch!

Payment: $75 per article for Fund Your Life Overseas e-newsletter. $400 for your story in Incomes Abroad.

Instructions: Email submissions to sormond(at)internationalliving(dot)com for Fund Your Life Overseas. Or email submissions to Cleomurphy(at)internationalliving(dot)com for Incomes Abroad. Read their instructions and examples here .

9. Viator Blog

If you have expertise or insights into specific destinations, then Viator could be looking for you! They ideally want individuals with a lot of experience and knowledge of numerous destinations or an entire region.

Authors should know the ins and the outs of a few destinations and can confidently write short articles, frequently. These can be 300-400 words about navigating the area, things to do, popular festivals or even hidden gems.

Payment: $45 for writing and publishing each post. This will be created ‘in WordPress, including sourcing photos, and adding links, tags, and categories.’

10. Wanderlust Travel Magazine

Wanderlust Travel Magazine writes just 10 issues are year, so getting published is tough! If you are a first-time writer they suggest you try and aim for the shorter slots.

Overall, they are looking for individuals with a talent for writing in a professional manner. They really want the “crème de la crème” for writing, photography and ‘the most authoritative facts.’ It is definitely one to aim for if you are hoping to develop your travel writing skills.

Payment: It would be best to contact Wanderlust directly regarding rates as they vary from type of post, to length of article. Generally they offer £220 per 1,000 published words and £90 for fact pages (approx. 750 words).

Instructions: For the print magazine, email submissions(at)wanderlust(dot)co(dot)uk. For the website, email website(at)wanderlust(dot)co(dot)uk.

BONUS TIP: Most publications will ask you for photography to accompany your words. This can bring in some extra dollar, or at the very least, win over a few editors. Invest in a DSLR or the latest smartphone and brush up on your photography skillz.

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Dave Weatherall

On the road since 2014. Living and working from 40+ countries, mostly in Asia. Blogging, building websites, and marketing management. My mission is to show other people, like me, the possibilities of an alternative lifestyle outside of the typical 9-5.

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18 thoughts on “10 publications that will pay you for travel writing”.

Thank you for sharing these resources.

Thanks for reading, I hope they help!

Wow how cool. I am going to start scoping some of these out. I will be traveling soon and having to take time off from bartending, so I definitely need to make more writing.

Good luck, and please let me know if they help!

Great post, a lot of useful information, I’ve pinned it for later since I still need to build up some courage to start approaching sites since I am only at the beginning and in the “learning” phase 🙂

Go for it Ingrid! 😀 Matador Network is a nice one for beginners. It’s interesting to read the editor’s calls for submissions. Also, many of these sites have contributor guidelines which are a great way to learn the ropes. Good luck 🙂

Great list! I wrote a few blog posts for Verge Magazine while I studied abroad.

Thank you for compiling this, it’s a great place to start and shows you that you can make money off of travel writing.

Thanks Robert, I hope this post will help you!

I am failing to understand why people keep publishing lists that include publications that pay literally nothing (a huge insult to anyone spending the time to research and write an article and far below even minimum wage no matter how short a piece is). $30. $40. $50 is NOT an acceptable rate for an article. It would be less insulting for these publications to simply say ‘we don’t pay writers but if you are new and haven’t been published anywhere better we’d be happy to work with you and include links back to your site in the article, in place of pay’. C’mon people, please do better than publishing lists of places that have such deplorably low rates and presenting them as if these are good opportunities. If someone asked you to come work at their business for five-ten hours and they’d pay you $30-$50 and call you and email you for the next to weeks with questions and small tasks you’d need to do for no additional money, would you do it? No.

I appreciate your concern. There’s opportunities here from $30 to £400 per assignment. It’s up to you to decide which one is relevant to you. More than likely, the $30 commissions require a great deal less effort and the editors expect a much lower bar in quality. For example, I wrote a ~500 word opinion piece for Matador Network when I was young and starting out. It took me maybe 1-2 hours to write and they published the article without any requested edits.

I wouldn’t consider this now as my hourly rate is higher, I am more experienced and quality articles take much longer to write. However, as much as I’d love for these rates to be higher, I wouldn’t want to take away that opportunity from new writers starting out like I was.

Excellent points 30 to 50 dollar rates are insult to writers. The publicaions want it for nothing

Thank you for being detailed and providing links to apply. It’s very helpful.

This is great information! Do you need to copywrite your articles before submitting them to these publishing companies? My articles are just on my website right now.

Copyright not copywrite

Fabulous advice for seasoned journalists just dipping their toe in travel writing!

Very useful, though few of them do not allow submission from India. Will definitely try. Thanks

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I recently enrolled at MatadorU — travel writing school!  I’ve been travel writing since the fall, including some paid gigs, but I’ve been feeling a bit adrift lately.  I’m tired of just winging it without in-depth knowledge of the industry.

I’m in need of  1) a guide and structure, and 2) a kick in the pants to make it all happen.  Hence, MatadorU!  I hope that by the end of the course, I’ll be writing steadily for a variety of publications.

Over the next 12 weeks, you’ll see my assignments posted here.  They will all be tagged MatadorU .  The first one is What to Eat in Florence, Italy .

In this assignment, I’m choosing several publications for which I would like to write.  The following seven travel publications spay for submissions:

Literary Traveler

Editors: Linda McGovern and Francis McGovern, founding editors

Email: submissions [at] literarytraveler.com

Submission Guidelines: 1500-2000 word pieces written in a first-person narrative that inspires readers.  Articles must capture the literary imagination; subject matter can cover all types of artists.  Small .JPGs must be included.  Authors paid $50 per article.

Editor: Sean E. Keener and Chris J. Heidrich, directors

Email: features [at] bootsnall.com

Submission Guidelines: Feature Articless: 800+ word features on pieces with appeal to a wide audiences; authors paid $50.  Expert Travel Articles: 1200+ word pieces that extensively cover one subject that isn’t terribly unique and helps people planning specific trips; authors paid $30.  Travel Essays: 500+ word pieces with wide potential; good conversation-starters; authors paid$20-40.

All paid articles must be previously unpublished material; others fill the “unpaid articles” program.  Photos must be your own or have a Creative Commons license.  Include “FA” in subject before the title of the piece.  Include images up to 350×350 pixels.  Include a note to indicate which photos go where.

AOL Network (Seed.com)

Editor: Many.

Email: Submit through Seed.com

Submission Guidelines: Seed.com advertises assignments for sites throughout the AOL Network, including travel sites  AOL Travel, Gadling, Tripvine and more.  Authors paid $10-200 per piece.

Outpost Magazine

Editor: Liza Finlay, Editor; Kevin Vallely, Editor-at-Large; Fina Scroppo, Managing Editor

Email: editor [at] outpostmagazine.com

Submission Guidelines: All story ideas should be submitted by query letter and should contain:

• One-page query letter outlining the story idea, including its angle, direction, elements and proposed length.
• A brief list of where the writer has been previously published
• The availability of photographs or other artwork to illustrate the story
• All necessary contact information, including phone number and email address
• A full or partial manuscript
• Examples of previously published work are encouraged

If including a full or partial manuscript with your email submission please enclose it as a word, .txt, or .rtf document attached to the message.

Editor: Dan Linstead, Editor; Lyn Hughes, Editor-in-Chief

Email: submissions [at] wanderlust.co.uk

Submission Guidelines: Several different submission categories for engaging independent travel, semi-independent travel and special-interest travel.  Categories include destination features, dispatches special-interest features and consumer articles. Nothing regarding luxury or family travel. Authors paid 220 GBP per 1000 words for most features.

In the Know Traveler

Editor: (unlisted)

Email: editor [at] intheknowtraveler.com

Submission Guidelines: 450-600 word pieces on travel; topics within are open-ended. “We seek writers who truly enjoy travel, have strong writing skills, style, a dose of originality, a sense of humor and a maybe a box of crayons.”  Authors retain the rights to their writing and are paid $10 per 450-word submission.

Wend Magazine

Editor: Kyle Cassidy

Email: edit [at] wendmag.com

Submission Guidelines: “Wend is namely interested in first person accounts of literate adventure travel with a social/anthropological/environmental awareness that permeates throughout the story. Many different categories focusing on environmental impact, food, news and more.

“Send two clips of your work, relevant to the story you’re proposing. Send a summary of your experience. Send a brief query summarizing the scope of your story, estimated word count, which department you deem it appropriate for, and an explanation of why you’re qualified to write it.” Authors paid $0.25 per word.

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1. Frostwriting

This Swedish literary magazine—in English—is interested in cross-cultural experiences (especially as they pertain to Sweden, but they’re not picky) in the form of nonfiction essays, “postcards,” fiction and poetry. They also publish short essays about writing and the writing life.

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Beautiful, easy-on-the-eyes site, and beautiful literary essays (or as they call it, “fact”), fiction, and poetry by established and emerging writers.

One time I was waiting in Madrid Airport to get the plane back when I was overcome by a sense that there was a space for me here in Madrid. A me-shaped space. And so we all came together in Lombardia Street and the space was filled. Then, when nobody really expected it, two years later another space opened up. A you-shaped one. —Donal Thompson, “Letter to Maeve”

3. Orion Magazine Online

Originally (and still) a print magazine, Orion is now available online. Many of the biggest names in environmental writing publish here regularly, alongside unknown and emerging writers.

Orion consistently keeps the big picture in mind, looking in depth at environmental and social issues the world over. Some of the best environmental reporting, social philosophy, memoir, and poetry (and more) anywhere in print or on the Web.

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4. Apple Valley Review

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5. Superstition Review

Produced by undergraduate literature students at Arizona State, this magazine can be hit or miss—but they find enough intelligent, witty writing and great storytelling to make up for the clinkers. Nonfiction, fiction, poetry, interviews, and art.

“You can sit next to me,” a young man says, startling me. It’s been days since I’ve heard English. “I’m American,” he adds and waits for my relief. –JD Riso, “Strange Bird”

Sub-Lit’s editors describe it as “daring in subject matter, form, or tone. Publishing should not be an academic circle jerk, or a realm where blandness is encouraged.” Their subtitle: “Sex, Literature, and Rock & Roll.”

I plopped into a metal chair that couldn’t have been less comfortable if it had leather straps and a couple of million volts coursing through it. The old man was wearing his good pants— a pair of Jordache jeans. Mom complained he only wore them when he was trying to impress somebody at the bar. –Joe Lombo,”Changing of the Guard”

7. Narrative Magazine

Consistently high-quality literary writing. One highlight: the “Readers’ Narratives” feature—short, self-contained stories from people’s lives.

The silent war between my parents permeated the apartment. My escape was the veranda. Lying on my stomach, I peered through an old pair of binoculars and watched the gray-blue waves of the Arabian Ocean as they crashed along Marine Drive, soaking young lovers on the seawall. I watched crowds walk along the dirty gray sand of Chowpatty Beach, the women lifting their saris before wading into the ocean. –Amin Ahmad, “Mumbai, November 1977”

Fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and articles on a variety of topics, from the frustrations of the writing life to the secret lives of squirrels to getting high in India.

I purchased the bhukki and the ganja from a teen Punjabi bellhop named Krishan. He is my chauffer into extinction, but unlike his namesake he hasn’t revealed his universal forms or any silly stuff like that. –Joe Cameron, “Moksha”

9. The Literary Bohemian

A fun site specifically devoted to travel writing in the form of travelogues and “postcard prose” (short sketches). A bonus is the “Signs of Life” feature—photos of garbled English translations on signs from across the world.

In the water, a songbird thrashed. A small boat crept quietly up, its engine silent, the driver attempting to maneuver close enough to scoop the creature out with an oar. As I was doubly useless—non-Finnish speaking and netless—I returned to my son. –Susan Koefod, “Breakfast in Helsinki”

Reading Juked can be a slightly surreal, or deliciously confusing, experience: they feature nonfiction, fiction, and poetry—but don’t tell you which is which. Good, solid writing.

Now the cloud makes a sound like a school bus being dropped on a row house or two. Gerry is over stimulated. He tries to strike Victor with his broom. But Victor the fat corset maker knows a thing or two about broom fights. —Laura Ellen Scott, “Do You Know What It Means To Miss”

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1. Alaska Beyond

3. b.inspired, 5. delta sky, 7. hana hou, 8. hemispheres, 9. high life, 15. scandinavian traveler, 16. silverkris, 18. southwest: the magazine, 19. traveller, travel writing for in-flight magazines.

Let me explain.

With the Thanksgiving holiday in the rear-view mirror, an estimated 30 million people in the U.S. are back home or back to work after catching a plane to celebrate. Many more travelers will book flights between now and New Year’s.

And for every passenger, there’s a little something for them in the seat pocket in front of them. No, I’m not talking about the barf bag. It’s the in-flight magazine.

You won’t find many of these custom pubs in Writer’s Market (there’s only two listed).

But nearly every airline in the world has one. And most in-flight magazines depend on freelancers for travel writing pieces, profiles, features, and front-of-book content.

The big bonus? Unlike many online travel markets, in-flight magazines usually pay solid rates.

Want some of those travel writing assignments? Explore these 20 world-class in-flight magazines and start pitching. But first, I’ve made a quick video with a few pitching tips for you:

Not all in-flight magazines openly publish writer’s guidelines, but  Alaska Beyond is one that does. About 75 percent of this magazine is written by freelancers. Best way to break in: Pitch a short piece for “The Feed” department. Pays $150 to $700 based on assignment.

In-flight magazine for : Alaska Airlines Published by : Paradigm Communications Group Editor: Paul Frichtl

2. American Way

The estimated readership for American Way is kind of crazy. About 200 million people board an American Airlines flight every year. Check the media kit for reader demographics, cover stories, and departments to pitch story ideas about destinations, food, sports, music, entertainment, and more.

In-flight magazine for: American Airlines Published by: Ink Global Editor: Bill Kearney

Got a travel writing idea for world-class destination? Brussels Airlines magazine,  b.inspired,  features stories about people, ideas, culture, society, food, fashion, travel and business anywhere this airline flies (that’s three continents).

In-flight magazine for: Brussels Airlines Published by: Ink Global Editor: Vicky Lane

4. Celebrated Living

Even if you’re a frequent flyer on American Airlines, you may not have seen this magazine.  Celebrated Living  is published exclusively for first-class passengers. Pitch story ideas for an affluent audience about travel, food, culture, fashion, accessories, property, or emotionally and spiritually enriching experiences.

In-flight magazine for: American Airlines (first class) Published by: Ink Global Editor:  Erick Newill

Here’s another in-flight magazine that publishes writer’s guidelines. Carol happens to be a regular contributor to  Delta Sky, including a story in the November 2018 issue.  Pitch story ideas about food, sports, lifestyle, business, and travel (including international destinations).

In-flight magazine for: Delta Airlines Published by: MSP Communications Editor: Sarah Elbert

In-flight magazine for:  Air Canada Published by: Spafax Canada Inc. Editor:  Caitlin Walsh Miller

“We engage our audience through intelligent writing, insight, humour and spot-on service journalism,” says Editor-in-chief Jean-François Légaré. Study the guidelines, back issues, and media kit before pitching a story idea.

“Hana hou!” means “one more time. It’s an islander phrase you’ll hear from a crowd after a performance. This custom pub is primarily aimed at vacationers. Query with story ideas about the people, places, events, and culture that makes the Hawaiian Islands special.

In-flight magazine for: Hawaiian Airlines Published by: Pacific Travelogue Inc. Editor:  Michael Shapiro

The United Airlines in-flight magazine,  Hemispheres , happens to be one of two in-flight magazines listed in Writer’s Market listed with a $$$ pay rate. And it’s one of many in-flight magazines published by Ink Group. Publishes stories about global culture, adventure, business, entertainment, and sports. For personal essays, check out “Three Perfect Days” feature.

In-flight magazine for:  United Airlines Published by: Ink Global Editor: Ellen Carpenter

You’ll need to have a sense of British irreverence, wit and attitude to write for British Airway’s magazine,  High Life . It’s a perfect market for travel writing pieces about international destinations, vacations, and luxury living.

In-flight magazine for:  British Airways Published by:  Cedar Communications Editor: Andy Morris

Page through issues of Norwegian Air’s magazine,  n,  and you’ll find stories about space travel, dining on insects, exploring the Arctic, destination guides to more than 130 cities, and more. Get to know the magazine and readers, and study the media kit before pitching.

In-flight magazine for:  Norwegian Air Published by:  Ink Global Editor:  Sara Warwick

11. Open Skies

Emirates Airlines carries more than 3 million passengers a month to places like Dubai, Sri Lanka, London, Switzerland, Maldives, Indonesia, and more. Read the current issue here , and study back issues before pitching a travel writing piece.

In-flight magazine for:  Emirates Airlines Published by:  Motivate Publishing Editor:  Georgina Lavers

Qatar. It’s one of the smallest countries in the world located in the Middle East. It’s a hub for oil production. But it’s also a destination place for wealthy travelers served by Qatar Airways. Last year Orynx went through a redesign, and adopted a monthly-theme format for each issue. Study the magazine and get to know the readership before pitching.

In-flight magazine for:  Qatar Airways Published by:  Ink Global Editor: Mandi Keighran

13. Qantas: Sprit of Australia Magazine

Qantas Editor Kirsten Galliot has earned Editor of the Year at the Publish Awards three years in a row for this Australian-based in-flight magazine.  Qantas  features stories, profiles and features about the best destinations, restaurants, top hotels, and food in Australia and around the world. Read the current issue and back issues here  before pitching.

In-flight magazine for:  Qantas Airways Published by: Medium Rare Content Editor: Kirsten Galliot

14. Sawubona

Take a closer look at the in-flight magazines listed here, and you’ll notice they’re all managed by media or publishing companies, and not the airlines. And that includes  Sawubona ( in Zulu it means: “We see you. Hello. Welcome.”), the in-flight magazine for South African Airways, published by Ndalo Media. Publishes stories about travel, business and lifestyle articles for areas served by South African Airways.

In-flight magazine for:  South African Airways Published by:  Ndalo Media Editor:  Ingrid Wood

Open the current issue of Scandinavian Traveler , and you’ll find stories about an Egyptian billionaire who built a European ski resort, a prolific fiction writer, California wine, the popularity of podcasting, and much more. Pitch stories about places, people, lifestyle, food and drink. FYI: Travel writing features are a staple for this magazine.

In-flight magazine for: Scandinavian Airlines Published by: Off the Wall Editor:  Anna-Lena Ahlberg Jansen

Wondering what SilverKris means? A “kris” is a 14th century Malaysian weapon thought to have magical abilities. Later the “kris” became a family heirloom passed down to the younger generation, along with its stories. That’s where Singapore Airlines got the name for it’s in-flight magazine. Publishes stories about Singapore-based events, celebrities, experts, fashion and destinations.

In-flight magazine for:  Singapore Airlines Published by:  Ink Global Editor:  Delle Chan

Look through the latest issue of  Smile, the in-flight magazine for Cebu Pacific Air based in the Philippines, and you’re read about Crazy Rich Asians star Henry Golding, an outdoor wonderland in Malaysia, a curious attraction in Bangkok, Thailand, and much more. Study the magazine and back issues before pitching. Travel writing stories and celebrity interview are a staple of this magazine.

In-flight magazine for:  Cebu Pacific Air Published by:  Ink Global Editor:  Kimberly Koo

Need some help coming up with stories to pitch Southwest: The Magazine  for Southwest Airlines? Check out the editorial calendar for 2019 . Writing for the January issue is out. But take a look at deadlines for the rest of the year.  Southwest  plans to publish stories about music, Hawaiian vacations, summer season travel, food, college football, pets, winter travel, spirits, and more.

In-flight magazine for:  Southwest Airlines Published by:  Pace Communications Editor:  Tommie Ethington

If you’ve been paying attention to the names of custom publishers that handle in-flight magazines, you’ll notice Ink Group practically owns the niche. It’s not the only custom publisher for in-flight magazines, but its portfolio includes more than two dozen in-flight and travel-related magazines, including  Traveller .

It’s the in-flight magazine for easyJet Airlines. This low-cost airline based in London that carries passengers to over 820 destinations in more than 30 countries.  Traveller features a mix of stories about travel, sports, business and lifestyle, from around the world. Check out the most recent issue here .

In-flight magazine for:  easyJet Airlines Published by:  Ink Global Editor:  Jonny Ensall

Forget about pitching  Vera, the in-flight magazine for Virgin Atlantic Airways, for just a minute. Go read the profile of Ann Dowd (aka Aunt Lydia from The Handmaid’s Tale) in the November 2018 issue . Then page through the rest of the magazine to get a sense for the magazine’s style and content. Features about travel, entertainment, fashion, destinations, food, and more.

In-flight magazine for:  Virgin Atlantic Airways Published by:  Ink Global Editor:  Claire Bennie

In case you’re wondering, this is just a small sample of in-flight magazines that publish travel writing and other stories for jet-setting passengers. It’s worth exploring this hidden niche of travel writing markets, because most in-flight magazines use freelance writers for 75 percent or more for every issue.

Want to land a travel writing assignment for an in-flight magazine? Follow these basic steps:

• Study back issues and site content . It’s really the only way to get to know your market’s style and start thinking like the editor. Read through writer’s guidelines, media kit, and editorial calendar if available.
• Write and proofread your pitch . Take the time to write a great pitch or query letter with research, interviews, and other resources. Proofread every word, or ask a fellow writer to proofread your pitch before you send it to an editor.
• Accept feedback . If you hear back from an editor with a rejection, don’t give up. Study up on the publication, find out how to improve, and give it another shot.
• Keep going . Even pro writers get rejected or never hear back from an editor. Laugh it off, and keep going. It’s a numbers game. The more pitches you send out, the more likely you are to land an assignment.

Have you written for in-flight magazines?  Let’s discuss on Facebook or LinkedIn .

Evan Jensen  is the blog editor for Make a Living Writing. When he’s not on a writing deadline or catching up on emails, he’s training to run another 100-mile ultra-marathon.

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Perhaps the most important question I asked my editor during my early years of writing is, “How do you make a living as a writer?”

6 great travel publications that pay freelance writers

Updated April 2019

If you want to break into travel writing, you have endless opportunities to see your words in print and online. And even better, there are numerous publications that pay writers well. I’ve compiled a list of some well-known and less well-known freelance travel writing opportunities where you can pitch print and online travel publications. And best of all, they pay well.

Freelance travel writing opportunities that pay well

Often it’s easier to pitch an area you know and that is relatively local to you – there are fewer risks and most times you know the area and the people intimately. Therefore you know the great angles to pitch editors.

And even if you don’t want to be a travel writer, from time to time you may come across a local story or destination that would suit an online travel publication or even a print one, so it’s always worth keeping your eyes open for good opportunities.

[But if you do want to travel further than your neighbourhood – you may need to get sponsorship or hosting  from a tourism board or PR agency]

Travel magazines that pay freelance writers

Aarp the magazine.

AARP has a readership of over 37 million readers and is the leading United States publication for people aged 50 years and over. The magazine provides three editorial versions that are specifically targeted to different life stages (50-59, 60-69 and 70+).

While you can pitch feature articles for their money, health, food and relationships sections, the travel segment is focused on tips and trends on how and where to travel.

You can find the pitch guidelines here  and the editorial calendar here

Pitches should explain the idea of the piece, how you would approach it as well as attaching recent writing samples.

Pay rate: $2/word for print; $1/word for online

World Nomads Mojos

If you’re looking to break into travel writing, registering with World Nomads Mojo is a great start. They have heaps of opportunities available for writers, photographers, videographers, presenters, animators and cinematographers.

They advertise their regular opportunities here

But you can register your name, details and skills, and when commissions and opportunities arise, Mojos will use the database as a starting point to look for suitable candidates.

I’ve had a couple of pieces published with them, and they were great to work with.

Travel + Leisure

How could I compile a list of freelance travel writing opportunities and magazines that pay freelance writers without mentioning the top shelf publication that is Travel + Leisure? With over six million readers, this is one of the magazines to pitch if you want to make a name for yourself within travel writing.

Freelance contributors write the majority of articles in the magazine so there are plenty of opportunities to pitch and be published.

I interviewed Diana Hubbell , former editor of Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia at the beginning of the year, and her stories are a good indication of the types of articles they are looking for.

Pitch guidelines: It’s important that you include service information with each destination article (e.g. when to go, how to get there, where to eat and so on).

While, it’s a few years old now, I would really recommend reading this article about the Travel + Leisure brand and what freelance writers can do to increase their chances of having a pitch accepted.

Pay rates: $2/word for print. An editor has let me know that digital rates are not shared publicly.

And don’t forget that Travel + Leisure have magazines for India, Southeast Asia, Mexico and more.

Hemispheres

Hemispheres is the inflight magazine for United Airlines and targets affluent and intrepid world travellers.  You can read online issues of the magazine here

There are around 12 freelance contributors per issue, so again, lots of opportunities to pitch and submit your travel articles.

The sections that are open to freelancers are: features, navigator (front of book section) and diversions (their front of book culture section).

Pay rates: $1/word

Ensemble Vacations

This is a Canadian travel magazine specifically for travel agents. It’s a marketing publication used by travel agents to send to their clients. Ensemble Vacations are always looking for stories that travel agents could potentially sell to clients, so they are keen for narrative pitches (not service or listicle-type articles).

They accept pitches from international freelance writers.

Pitch: [email protected]

Pay rate: 75c/word

AFAR/Wayfarer

AFAR is a multi-platform travel media brand.  The Wayfarer  is AFAR’s original online content initiative. Their aim is to ‘inspire and inform’ readers by answering: Where should I go next? What’s new and interesting? As a regular traveler, what do I need to know?

Don’t you just wish all publications had writer contribution guidelines like this one?

Pay rate: $1/word

Of course, there are thousands and thousands of travel publications out there (not to mention all the ‘regular’ magazines and newspapers that have travel sections), but here are just a few to get you started and to help you realise that there are lots of well-paying writing opportunities out there.

How can you break into travel writing or earn more from your writing?

If you are serious about travel writing and earning money from it, I can’t speak highly enough of this online course in travel writing * run by the Australian Writers Center (and no, you don’t have to be Australian to do the course). I did it a few years ago, which is taught by freelance travel writers and within a month I had recouped the cost of the course with my first travel writing commission.

I now regularly receive offers of press trips and famils and I’ve have been published in some big name travel publications (like Travel + Leisure), and it’s all because I took that course.

I’d also really recommend Tim Leffel’s book Travel Writing 2.0 (in the link below)*. He is a total guru in the field of travel writing and I love that he offers such practical and useful advice for freelance travel writers and bloggers.

“Most travel writing books you pick up spend most of their pages on the craft itself and the earnings part is treated as an afterthought. I think that’s backward.” – Tim Leffel

And if you’re looking for ideas of where else to pitch your travel writing – look no further than Gabi Logan’s Travel Magazine Database  – this is an incredible resource for writers to get detailed breakdowns of hundreds of travel magazines in addition to the 30 magazines new breakdowns a month for $20/month . (You can also save two months’ membership fees when you opt for an annual subscription.)

*In an attempt to join the modern world, the above are affiliate links. Or at least I think they are, because I’m not really confident that I’ve set it up correctly. I’m dipping my toe into the world of affiliate links, but will only have them for books or products that I have paid for myself, have tried and think are really worthwhile. Because let’s be honest, lots of freelance writers aren’t making much cash. I want to change that.

Tim’s book has been fundamental in helping me to break into travel writing. I would highly recommend it.

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The Best Travel Writing Magazines

For the last five years, each magazine with one of its essays reprinted in the book got a certain number of points, and if it was listed in the “Special Mention” section in the back, it received a fewer number of points.

The tallies are below, ranked from highest to lowest. I’ve also included the numbers so you can see the gaps between travel magazines.

If you want to PUBLISH  your travel writing , I would suggest checking out these markets and looking not for the top market, but for the best fit. There are many different kinds of travel writing.

If you’re looking for some of the best places to READ  travel writing, this list will work for you too. I think when we think of magazines for travel, the usual suspects come up: Travel + Leisure, National Geographic Traveler. This list blows those traditional suspects out of the water. Not only does it give excellent options for online reading, including World Hum and Morning News , it also gives some surprise suggestions that reveal some unusual magazines are publishing a LOT of travel writing ( The Believer , for example).

There are some surprises in this list.

World Hum was not on my radar before as a top-notch market for travel writing, but with a tally that beats out The Atlantic, AFAR, and National Geographic Traveler, they are obviously a top-tier market.

Another big surprise is The Morning News . I primarily know The Morning News for their annual Tournament of Books, but I had no idea they had such a robust travel writing section. But according to these statistics, they’re beating out Conde Nast Traveler and Washington Post Magazine.

It’s interesting that two of the top surprising sites are both online sites.

I also wouldn’t have expected The Believer to be such a great place to publish travel writing, because I associate them more with literary criticism. But they’re tied with National Geographic ! As a writer this kind of information gives you an advantage, because while 90% of travel writers are submitting to National Geographic and competing with each other, you could be publishing in an equally top-tier magazine like The Believer with less

 competition.

I’m glad to see AFAR with such a high grand total. I subscribed for their very first issue, and was a subscriber during their early years (it wasn’t that long ago! They’re a pretty new magazine).

The Smart Set is another great market that this list highlighted. I heard about them years ago but hadn’t read anything in ages, so I’m glad they’re not only still publishing, but publishing some fantastic travel writing!

Before you get so giddy you start slobbering over the list below, let me tell you what this ranking can’t do:

• It doesn’t tell you how much these markets pay . A travel writing magazine publishing amazing writing doesn’t always pay the most, while some publishing pretty mediocre writing pay oodles and oodles. It’s impossible for me to standardize pay in a list because pay varies wildly between authors at many of these publications, and because many publications keep it semi-secret. Still, if you care about the quality of the writing, and the awards that your writing might receive, this list is perfect for you .
• It doesn’t tell you the absolute quality of these magazines . This is a rough guideline, according to the tastes of the editors of Best American Travel Writing. But since there is a different guest editor every year, and since this list tallies the last five years together, I think you get a pretty good estimate as to which magazines in the United States are publishing the best travel writing.

The most interesting part of this list below might be the places receiving just a single point (This means they were listed once in the back of the journal, in the “Special Mentions” section). These are markets that aren’t the usual suspects, but are definitely interested in publishing your travel writing. My three favorites are Roads and Kingdoms , Nowhere (what a great name!), and Backpacker . Check them out and submit.

Lastly, if you’re interested in some of my other lists here at Bookfox, I have created rankings from the other Best American series as well.

• Best American Stories
• Best American Essays

If you’re someone like me who loves travel writing because they love traveling, I wish you happy reading, happy submitting, and most of all, happy traveling.

Best Travel Writing Magazines

• New Yorker  55
• New York Times Magazine 41
• Harper’s Magazine 36
• Travel + Leisure 25
• The Believer 21
• National Geographic 21
• World Hum 19
• Virginia Quarterly Review 18
• The Atlantic 17
• AFAR  16
• Vanity Fair 16
• Smithsonian 14
• The Morning News 12
• Missouri Review 12
• Smart Set 11
• Oxford American 10
• National Geographic Traveler 9
• Conde Nast Traveler 8
• Creative Nonfiction 6
• Washington Post Magazine 6
• The Georgia Review 6
• T Magazine 4
• New York Times 4
• Men’s Journal 4
• Ski Magazine 4
• Paris Review 3
• Florida Review 3
• Gulf Coast 3
• Wall Street Journal Magazine 3
• Bellevue Literary Review 3
• The American Scholar 3
• McSweeney’s 3
• Hudson Review 3
• Grantland  4 (Defunct)
• Colorado Review 3
• Railroad Semantics 3
• Southern Review 2
• Chattahoochee Review 2
• Nowhere  2
• Tampa Review 1
• Fourth Genre 1
• Narrative 1
• Boulevard 1
• Backpacker 1
• Tin House 1
• Los Angeles Times 1
• Memoir 1 (defunct)
• Opinionator 1
• Roads and Kingdoms 1
• New England Review 1
• Post Road 1
• Food and Wine 1

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49 regional magazines that can be your travel writing bread and butter.

From village newspapers to alternative weeklies to major city papers like the San Francisco Chronicle and the L.A. Times , these regional publications were long a point of entry for new writers, but times have changed in more ways than one. Many of these local publications have shuttered, giving rise to the never-ending stories that print publications are dead.

But in their wake, a new breed of sleek, focused, successful local publications has sprung up, often combining a regional focus with a topical one, in the case of regional wedding magazines and the incredible rise of the Edible publications.

Building a relationship with editors where you live can be a much easier ( and better paying ) way to get ongoing writing work than scouring job sites online , since your proximity makes it easy to source and resource stories, and you’ll easily come across story ideas in our every day life.

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• Washingtonian
• Via (western U.S.)
• Portland Monthly
• Time Out New York
• Nikkei Asian Review
• Indianapolis Monthly
• Car and Travel (New York State)
• Berkshire Magazine
• On the Move (Germany)
• AAA World (Mid-Atlantic U.S.)
• Austin Monthly
• New Jersey Monthly
• Sense and Scene (Thailand)
• Edible Monterey Bay
• travel 3Sixty° (Malaysia)
• GRID Magazine (Philippines)
• Rhode Island Monthly
• Alef Magazine (Arabian Gulf)
• Nihao Magazine (China)
• Minnesota Monthly
• Gulfshore Life
• Philadelphia Magazine
• Seattle Met Magazine
• Diablo Magazine (California East Bay)
• 5280 (Denver)
• TRAVELHOST of Savannah and Tybee Island
• Cotswold Life
• Go Magazine (Carolinas)
• Home & Away (midwestern U.S.)
• Columbus Monthly
• Edible Manhattan
• Garden & Gun (southeastern U.S.)
• Milwaukee Magazine
• Northwest Travel & Life Magazine
• Sunset (western U.S.)
• Serendib (Sri Lanka)
• Scandinavian Traveler
• Australian Gourmet Traveller
• Hana Hou! (Hawaii)
• Alpine Modern (Rocky Mountain Region)
• TRAVELHOST of Denver Metro
• Edible New Orleans

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Diana Spechler, author of the New York Times Opinion series Going Off, teaches a very popular class called Writing Essays About Travel and Food .

While we're waiting for Diana's next class to start, we wanted to compile a list of places where you can submit your travel writing. Even better: if you're writing about travel and food, two topics that go exceedingly well together, you'll appreciate the list below.

When submitting your travel writing we recommend setting your sights high. There are a lot of magazines and literary journals out there eager to read your work and possibly give it a home. With so many markets out there, we put together a list of our 27 favorite places to read great travel writing stories. Take a look at the list below, and get your submissions in the queue:

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• Conde Nast Traveler
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• New York Times Magazine
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• Harper’s Magazine
• Virginia Quarterly Review 
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How to get published.

What’s the #1 stumbling block for all travel writers?

It's finding the right publications where they can pitch their travel stories

Most aspiring travel writers and many veteran writers struggle with tracking down enough magazines where they can send their queries. This immovable hurdle has deterred many promising travel journalists from pursuing a rewarding career in this exciting field.   Struggle no more!   For the next 10 months you will receive a NEW monthly list of 50 magazines. At the end of 10 months you’ll have a grand total of 500 Print Magazines That Want To Publish Your Travel Articles .

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This list of magazines is a monthly compilation that’s highly specialized for travel writers. You’ll get a list of fifty print magazines each month for ten months.

This is a far more relevant travel publications than what you’ll find in Writer’s Market . Writer's Market has a very limited travel magazine list because it's aimed at the general freelance writing market. Our lists are specific to travel writers and much more useful.   It’s taken me seventeen years to compile this list. I've used a wide variety of online sources, field resources, magazine racks, and reference books. This comprehensive list includes a huge array of regional, national, and international publications to help travel writers place their work.   You’ll get new, up-to-date magazine listings each month, for the next ten months. And you'll also get targeted guidance for any magazine genres that need pitching tips.

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• Outdoor Magazines (6 worldwide publications)
• Airline In-Flight Magazines (5 worldwide publications)
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• Yachting, Sailing, Cruising Magazines (2 worldwide publications)
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• Travel Photography Magazines (1 publication)
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• Newspaper Travel Sections (1 publication)
• Motorcycle Travel Magazines (1 publication)
• Hotel In-Room Magazines (1 publication)

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• Cruise Line On-Board Magazines (7 total publications)
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• Train Magazines (4 total worldwide publications)
• Gold Prospecting and Travel (3 total publications)
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• Family Travel Magazines (2 total publications)
• Inns, B&Bs, Cottages, Log Homes, Victorian Homes (2 total publications)
• Lighthouses (1 total publication)
• Religious Travel (1 total publication)

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• A general description of the publication
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Each magazine listing ranges from 100 words to 2 pages! We’ll release the new list each month approximately 30 days apart. This means after you register you'll have immediate access to a list and then every 30 days thereafter until you have 500 print magazines (plus bonuses!)

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JRNY travel magazine is a quality printed coffee-table magazine, featuring travel stories, essays and photography from some of the world’s most talented travel writers and photographers. It is a collaboration between freelancers who will design, write, edit and produce this travel magazine.   Our aim is to ensure every one of these contributors is paid fairly for their time. From stunning photos to captivating stories, journey with us to some of the most amazing places on Earth.

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18 travel publications that work with freelance writers.

Dear Writers,

Travel writing is still around! In fact, people are quite antsy to start traveling, and travel magazines want to serve those desperate audiences with high-quality writing.

Here’s a list of 18 publications that pay for travel writing.

A friendly reminder: Please carefully study each publication before contacting them. And , if you don’t know how to write a pitch that wins over editors, please watch this.

Also: See our recent article on How to Succeed in Travel Writing Post-Lockdown .

— Jacob Jans

Fodor’s Travel is a source for expert travel advice. They love buzzy, zeitgeist-y, and newsworthy stories that are told with a bold voice. According to their editor , they pay $250 to $400 per story. If interested, email your story pitches to [email protected] . To learn more about them, click here . To read their pitching guidelines, click here .

Horizon Guides is a travel website that publishes “in-depth travel guides and long-form features that cover a particular aspect of a destination or a new way of looking at otherwise familiar places.” They pay £400+ for guides and £200+ for features. To learn more, refer to this page .

Passion Passport is a community-based travel website that features personal travel stories, travel guides, city guides, how-to guides, Instagrammer’s guides, and more. They pay $50 for pieces that start at 400 words. They pay $75 to $125 for pieces of 800 words and more. Read their submissions tips and guidelines here . Submit your work here .

Via Magazine is a magazine and website that serves AAA (American Automobile Association) members in nine western states. They offer travel tips and inspiration. They also offer practical life advice about managing your money, living well at home and away, and taking care of your house and car. They  pay  $200 to $500 per piece. To contact them, refer to this page .

TripSavvy is “a travel site written by real experts, not anonymous reviewers.” They are always seeking experienced and qualified digital travel writers. According to their editorial director , they pay $150 to $400 per story. They don’t accept unsolicited guest-authored articles. To learn more, visit this page .

Lonely Planet is a travel media company. They “enable curious travelers to experience the world and get to the heart of a place via guides to every destination on the planet, an award-winning website with booking capabilities, a suite of mobile digital products and a dedicated traveler community.” According to one payment report, they paid €290 for a travel feature of 1,000 words. To contribute, refer to this page .

Wine Enthusiast Magazine features wine ratings, reviews, recipe ideas, pairing information, news, and guides. They welcome proposals from freelance writers about wine, fine food and travel. They also accept story ideas for their website. According to one payment report, they paid $1.00 per word for a 700-word profile or interview. To learn more, read their submission guidelines .

TheFoodellers is a food travel website. They are always looking for “articles on inspirational travel, photo stories, tips, top XX’s, your experiences traveling the world, your recipes, and your food travel experiences in the world.” They pay $20 to $50 per article. They also give a link to the writer’s website. To learn more, visit this page .

MMM is “Britain’s best-selling motorhome magazine.” They pay £250 for owner reports (up to 1,700 words with 12 photos), £80 for my view/my travels articles (600 words with 2 photos), and £40 for campsite reviews (300 words with 4 to 8 photos). For details, refer to this page .

Trailer Life is a monthly magazine for RV enthusiasts. They cover travel destinations, outdoor activities, technical trailer info, and DIY projects for trailers. They pay $100 to $700 (with photos) depending on the topic. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.

Hostelling International Canada is a not-for-profit network of hostels in Canada. They are seeking pitches for their online magazine. They publish 5 types of articles: travel stories, lists, opinion pieces, tips, and guides. They generally pay $70 to $200 CAD per article. For details, refer to this Twitter post and this page .

Canadian Geographic is a magazine by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society. They publish 6 times a year. Each issue features the latest science, technology, environment, culture, and travel stories from across Canada. According to one payment report, they paid $1.00 per word for a 1,500-word feature. For details, read their submission guidelines .

Daytripping is a magazine that promotes antique and craft shops, tearooms, stops, towns, events, and museums in Southwestern Ontario. They publish 5 times a year. They are particularly interested in “articles about traveling and discovering ‘small town’ Southern Ontario.” They prefer articles of 500 to 600 words. They pay $25 or $50 per article. Details here .

The Sun is Britain’s largest newspaper. They cover news, politics, business, lifestyle, sports, celebrities, showbiz, and travel. According to payment reports, they pay £250 to £500 per feature. To contact them, refer to this page .

Portland Monthly is a magazine that covers food, style, shopping, arts, culture, travel, and more in Portland, Oregon. They are always accepting story pitches for these departments: “Dispatch, Report, Ventures, Field Notes, Habitat, Long Story Short, and Arts & Culture, as well as for full-length feature stories on news, culture, or lifestyle.” According to their editor , they pay about 60/70 cents per word. To learn more, read their writer’s guidelines .

Lady Latitudes is a travel blogazine featuring kitsch, curios, and Canadiana. They pay $100 for features, $80 for short articles, blog posts or personal essays, and $50 for reviews. They prioritize emerging, unpublished, under-published and/or underrepresented voices. If interested, email your pitches or submissions to [email protected] . For more information, refer to this page .

Scuba Diving Magazine is a publication that delivers cutting-edge scuba diving gear, travel, and training information. They are always accepting digital pitches. The stories that they publish generally fall into these categories: travel, news, animal encounters, training, gear, and conservation. According to their editor , their digital rate starts at $0.25 per word. If interested, send your pitches to [email protected] . For more pitching information, refer to this page .

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Great post. Thank you. I'm off to Colombia in a few weeks and intend on writing about it :)

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Mastering the Art of Travel Writing: Tips for Students

D o you love writing and traveling? Do you dream about seeing the world and discovering hidden gems in every country you go to? Then you might have considered becoming a travel writer. Even though this is one of the dream jobs many students have, it comes with challenges too. Mastering the art of travel writing is not hard, but you have to put in a lot of dedication, effort, and time. This is a captivating genre that allows you to share your experiences, observations, and adventures from your journey. Writing about travel is what you, as a student, might aspire to.

So, you are probably looking for some tips and tricks on how to get started. What is travel writing? Are there more types of travel writing? Learn more about some travel writing tips that can enhance your craft and help you create engaging stories. While some spots can inspire you to write fascinating posts, you can take matters into your own hands and improve your skill.

Immerse Yourself in Traveling

Well, you cannot be a travel writer if you are not traveling. This is why it is essential to travel extensively. Explore distinct places , cultures, and landscapes. Get to know the locals, talk with them and find out more about the local traditions and social norms. Every country is different from another one. And even though some beliefs or lifestyles might be similar, there are so many things that tell them apart. And you can learn more about this by traveling and talking with locals too.

However, as a student, you have academic responsibilities too. Getting an education in school is not only about attending classes or what notes you take during teaching but about writing essays and assignments too. And traveling around the world is time-consuming, which might make you fall behind your deadlines. Thankfully, there are essay writers for hire, essay writers that are skilled and professional and can help you complete your assignments. Getting some much-needed help will help you follow your passion and travel around the world. This way, you will gather experiences you can write about.

Maintain a Travel Journal

To write a travel short story or an article for your blog, you need to travel. But you also need to observe the peculiarities of every place you go to. You may not have time every day to write an article, but there is a solution. You could maintain a travel journal. Have it with you everywhere you go.

Write down your thoughts, impressions, and experiences while they are still fresh in your mind. This way, you make sure you do not forget anything worth mentioning. When you will sit down and write your articles later, this journal will be an invaluable resource.

Take Photos

If you want to become a travel writer, you have to write, of course. But photos can add more value to your travel stories or articles. So, whenever you can, aim to capture high-quality photos . Learn more about the art of photography to complement your words with images.

Read Widely

Besides practicing the art of writing more and traveling around the world, you could hone these skills by reading too. It is known that reading helps you expand your vocabulary as you learn new words that will help you convey the message effectively.

But, reading what other travel writers have published will help you learn more about writing techniques. How do they tell a story? How do they hook you and capture your attention? Reading widely does not mean that you will end up copying others. It just serves as a source of inspiration that will help you develop your unique voice.

Honesty and Authenticity

Many students who are aspiring to become travel writers think that they only have to share positive experiences from their travels. Indeed, when you discover new places and cultures, everything you see might be through some pink lens.

However, readers appreciate honesty and authenticity. So, help them see your experience through your eyes. Do not be afraid to share the parts of the trip that were not as pleasant. This will help them have a clear idea of what to expect from specific places. They are looking for genuine insights.

What to Keep in Mind?

Writing about traveling and trips around the world is an art. To excel in this craft, not only do you need to improve your writing skills, but also gain as much traveling experience as you can. For those who might not have the time or expertise, there are paper writers for hire who specialize in travel content. However, do not forget that travel writing is a journey in itself. Embrace the process, keep practicing, and let your passion for exploration and storytelling shine through your words.

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Jen ruiz has turned a year of 12 trips into a travel memoir.

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Travel expert Jen Ruiz, also known by her brand, "Jen on a Jet Plane," has released her first memoir ... [+] based upon 12 trips she took in 2017.

While New Year’s Eve is seen as providing a fresh start, the holiday has taken on a different meaning to Jen Ruiz. At the beginning of 2017, this Florida lawyer turned travel blogger and expert was flying to Greece for what would be first of 12 trips that year.

In her latest book, Ruiz shares the stories and lessons behind that trip length. Available on June 4, “12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic” Ruiz delves into happened while on them but also reflects upon how the entire year gave her a sense of self-empowerment.

“It was a story I've been wanting to tell; I kept having it on the back of my mind,” said Ruiz. “And I always say when you have an idea that like keeps resonating in your mind and you just can't get rid of it, it's for a reason. And for me, that was this book.”

Having published a series of travel tip based books, Ruiz has wanted to put out a travel memoir for quite some time. It was also to highlight an age-old debate facing other single females, in achieving certain milestones in life but not finding a long-term romantic partner.

"12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic" is Jen Ruiz's latest book and first ... [+] chronicle. Her previous titles have centered on travel-based tips.

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“I really wanted to give a voice to those women and show them that they're not alone, that this is actually a very common journey,” she explained. “And hopefully help them find some resemblance of purpose along the way.”

In relating to this issue, Ruiz explained that her book is a proven result of breaking away from that misnomer about singlehood. When she was traveling to Greece, Ruiz was also in the last year of her twenties. And with her birthday also in January, she had an a-ha moment.

Why not extend her celebration beyond that month?

“It was how I transformed that holiday from something I dreaded to something I now look forward to,” remembered Ruiz.

Jen Ruiz poses for a picture in Santorini. Greece was her first destination in a series of 12 trips ... [+] in 2017.

Following Greece, Ruiz’s monthly journeys continued on to Aruba, Arizona, France, Canada, Cuba, New Mexico, California, Texas and Ecuador. Ruiz kept working full-time in law, first in corporate and then in nonprofit. She stretched out her trip schedule over federal holidays and allotted vacation time and booked overnight and red-eye flights.

She would take a Friday off to travel and then fly back home on Sunday night. “There was a point in that year where I remember being in a meeting was like my eyes physically open but I swore I fell asleep like I was so tired,” said Ruiz. “My mind just needed the rest because it was so much and I don't think today that I could pull it off. I'm glad I did it when I was younger.”

Ruiz began blogging and article writing in 2014, while working as a law clerk, and came up with the name, “Jen on a Jet Plane,” two years later.

In her memoir, this now full-time travel content creator chronicles her trips with descriptions and experiences in about these destinations and sharing details on meeting new people. Especially those of the opposite sex.

Jen Ruiz's 12 trips in 12 months goal brought her to Arizona. There, she visited Horseshoe Bend.

However, Ruiz emphasizes personal safety while traveling solo. When going out at night, she advises taking guide-led group excursions such as a walking tour or a pub crawl. Additionally, Ruiz keeps her phone’s location settings turned on and shares where she is with her mother. In the case of being in an uncomfortable situation, Ruiz advises maintaining a personal distance between yourself and the other party such as crossing to the opposite side of a street.

When meeting a guy, Ruiz said she always lets someone else know where she is going and when to expect to hear from her again. “So I don't feel like I'm unaccounted for.”

Plus she sets restrictions and sticks to them.

“It's okay to have these boundaries,” Ruiz stated. “And I think as women we do tend to change or be persuaded because we want to make others happy. And so, I think that year was a lot about what was going to make me happy.”

Ruiz will be going on a book tour in June 2024 in promoting the release of “12 Trips In 12 Months.” For more information and a tour schedule, visit this weblink .

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Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered

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A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travellers. Severe incidents are rare – but when they occur they can be deadly.

The recent Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore shows the danger. An encounter with extreme turbulence during normal flight left one person dead from a presumed heart attack and several others badly injured. The flight diverted to land in Bangkok so the severely injured passengers could receive hospital treatment.

Air turbulence can happen anywhere, but is far more common on some routes than on others.

Climate change is expected to boost the chances of air turbulence, and make it more intense. In fact, some research indicates turbulence has already worsened over the past few decades.

Where does turbulence happen?

Nearly every flight experiences turbulence in one form or another.

If an aircraft is taking off or landing behind another aircraft, the wind generated by the engine and wingtips of the lead aircraft can cause “wake turbulence” for the one behind.

Close to ground level, there may be turbulence due to strong winds associated with weather patterns moving through the area near an airport. At higher altitudes, there may be wake turbulence again (if flying close to another aircraft), or turbulence due to updraughts or downdraughts from a thunderstorm.

Read more: What is air turbulence?

Another kind of turbulence that occurs at higher altitudes is harder to predict or avoid. So-called “ clear-air turbulence ” is invisible, as the name suggests. It is often caused by warmer air rising into cooler air, and is generally expected to get worse due to climate change.

At the most basic level turbulence is the result of two or more wind events colliding and creating eddies, or swirls of disrupted airflow .

It often occurs near mountain ranges, as wind flowing over the terrain accelerates upward.

Turbulence also often occurs at the edges of the jet streams . These are narrow bands of strong, high-altitude winds circling the globe. Aircraft often travel in the jet streams to get a speed boost – but when entering or leaving the jet stream, there may be some turbulence as it crosses the boundary with the slower winds outside.

What are the most turbulent routes?

It is possible to map turbulence patterns over the whole world. Airlines use these maps to plan in advance for alternate airports or other essential contingencies.

While turbulence changes with weather conditions, some regions and routes are more prone to it than others. As you can see from the list below, the majority of the most turbulent routes travel close to mountains.

In Australia, the highest average turbulence in 2023 occurred on the Brisbane to Sydney route, followed by Melbourne to Sydney and Brisbane to Melbourne.

Climate change may increase turbulence

How will climate change affect the future of aviation?

A study published last year found evidence of large increases in clear-air turbulence between 1979 and 2020. In some locations severe turbulence increased by as much as 55%.

In 2017, a different study used climate modelling to project that clear-air turbulence may be four times as common as it used to be by 2050, under some climate change scenarios.

What can be done about turbulence?

What can be done to mitigate turbulence? Technology to detect turbulence is still in the research and development phase, so pilots use the knowledge they have from weather radar to determine the best plan to avoid weather patterns with high levels of moisture directly ahead of their flight path.

Weather radar imagery shows the pilots where the most intense turbulence can be expected, and they work with air traffic control to avoid those areas. When turbulence is encountered unexpectedly, the pilots immediately turn on the “fasten seatbelt” sign and reduce engine thrust to slow down the plane. They will also be in touch with air traffic control to find better conditions either by climbing or descending to smoother air.

Ground-based meteorological centres can see weather patterns developing with the assistance of satellites. They provide this information to flight crews in real time, so the crew knows the weather to expect throughout their flight. This can also include areas of expected turbulence if storms develop along the intended flight route.

It seems we are heading into more turbulent times. Airlines will do all they can to reduce the impact on planes and passengers. But for the average traveller, the message is simple: when they tell you to fasten your seatbelt, you should listen.

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Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale ends on Sunday night. I’ve been covering the sale all week, but as time is ticking, I’m including a few of the very best picks from the sale here. This slip isn’t  that  Skims dress, but it’s close enough — and still on sale in all sizes.

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Dieux is offering Strategist readers 20 percent off both its (already-discounted) Angel Eyes and Glow Gospel bundles. The Angel Eyes set includes the all-in-one Auracle eye cream — which we named our best less-expensive pick for fine lines — and the brand’s culty reusable under-eye masks.

Strategist writer Kitty Guo recently updated our mega-list of all the best beauty products on sale right now and included this easy-to-use at-home sugar kit. It’s 25 percent off just in time for swimsuit season.

Follow up any waxing or shaving sesh with this  pubic-hair oil  that’s particularly good at preventing razor bumps.

There’s a very rare sitewide sale going on at Sonos, which Amazon is price-matching. Now’s your chance to get a deal on the brand’s nice-looking, Strategist-recommended speakers . I’ve had the One — which is very similar to the Era 100 pictured here — since 2018, and the audio is just as crystal-clear as it was the day I got it.

The do-everything iPad makes an excellent graduation gift.

The OG  handheld vacuum  from Black+Decker is finally on sale again.

Strategist senior writer Liza Corsillo forwarded me a lot of nice kids clothes she found on sale this week — like this sun-and-swim hat from the Strategist Baby Registry that’s just $10 right now.

And the $11 water shoes to match.

This is a steal for a tee this cute.

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A robust kit of watercolor pencils and paper to keep kids occupied over summer break. (Or for any adult looking to flex their creative muscles.)

For her son’s second birthday, Strategist writer Lauren Ro couldn’t resist snapping up this celestial costume from Sarah’s Silks . Her kids enjoy “thwacking the foamy sword” and “pretending they’re slaying dragons.”

Little ones can plant and harvest pretend vegetables with this 31-piece gardening play set, which comes with a rolling storage cart.

Baby’s first espresso machine.

And a precious tic-tac-toe set.

Finally, a fresh summer ’fit for your fur baby.

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