Like to Be a Travel Writer? Dream Job, Free Trips?

Nepal, Annapurna from Pokhara ©Solange Hando

Here's how it works

Decide where to go, find a suitable publication

Right readership, age group, budget, high circulation a bonus

Pitch to editor

Commission? Brilliant

Move to the next step.

Tobago, Dream Destination ©Solange Hando

Approach the relevant Tourist Board or their PR

Explain what you need, why, and ask if they can help

You might be invited on a group visit or offered an individual trip

How long?

Usually 2 to 4 nights depending on distance/flights

If not:

It's time for DIY

Approach hotels, airlines, railways etc. or tour operators

Before you commit:

Check exactly what is offered

and

Make sure the publication can credit your hosts

Ready to go?

Time to Write, Fishguard, Pembrokeshire

Do

Remember this is a business trip, not a holiday, expect to work hard

On a group visit be prepared to compromise

Act professional at all times

Thank your hosts and send a copy of your article in due course

Keep in touch with PR, editors, writers you met

Don't

Ask for hospitality in the high season

Complain non-stop on a trip if you want to be asked again

Gossip about editors, they may hear about it

Chase commissions during a trip, any editor on a trip has work to do

Press Trip in Haute-Provence, France ©Solange Hando

Hard work? Sure

but 

Have fun

and 

Your hosts will be delighted

Now, would you like to find out more and follow your dream?

Here's everything you need to know to be a travel writer 

Good luck and enjoy