For editors, tourism boards & brands
Hire travel writers with first-hand experience
Every writer in our directory has real bylines. Search by destination, specialty, and verified experience — then contact directly or post a listing.
Why first-hand experience matters
The difference between a writer who has been somewhere and one who has researched it is measurable — by readers and by Google.
Google rewards E-E-A-T
Since December 2022, Google's Experience signal specifically measures whether content authors have been to the places they write about. Real writers rank. AI doesn't.
Verifiable bylines, not CVs
Every verified profile links to actual published articles. You can read what they've written before you commission them.
Search by where they've been
Filter 540+ writers by destination experience. Need someone who's spent time in Kyoto? Search Kyoto — see exactly who's been there.
How it works
Three routes to commissioning travel content from verified writers.
Search the directory
Filter 494+ writers by destination experience, specialty (food, adventure, luxury, sustainability, and more), and verification level. Every profile shows real published bylines you can check before reaching out.
Contact directly
Found someone whose experience matches your brief? Send a message through the platform. The writer replies to your email — no middleman, no commission cut.
Or post a listing
Describe the assignment, destination, and requirements. Writers with matching destination experience and specialties see the listing and pitch to you directly. One post, multiple qualified applicants.
Not sure how to spec the work?
Use the brief builder — a 6-step form that helps you define scope, word count, budget, and requirements before posting. Takes five minutes; saves days of back-and-forth.
Open brief builder →Common questions
What editors, tourism boards, and brands ask most often.
Is it free to search and contact writers?
Yes. Searching the directory and sending contact messages are both free. You only pay when revenue features are activated (coming soon).
How do I know writers are who they say they are?
Verified writers (L2+) have had their published bylines confirmed against the publication's author pages. You can see the publication credits on every profile.
What's the difference between contacting a writer directly and posting a listing?
Direct contact is one-to-one — you've found someone specific and want to reach out. A listing is one-to-many — you post the brief and writers with relevant experience apply.
What kinds of travel content can I commission?
Articles, long-form guides, branded content, blog posts, reviews, press trip coverage, retainer arrangements. Use the brief builder to specify the format.
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