Travel Publications Directory
Real pay rates, pitch guidelines, and response times — for magazines, newspapers, travel sites, and brand content.
Klook Blog
Klook's travel content hub. Strong on Asia-Pacific destinations. Activity and experience guides with a millennial / Gen Z tone.
Flat fee per piece
Latitudes (Air France)
Air France inflight magazine. Destination features across the Air France network. French and English editions. Emphasis on culture and gastronomy.
€0.20–€0.35/word
Lonely Planet Guidebooks
The world's largest travel guidebook publisher. Commissions writers for specific destinations. Requires extensive firsthand knowledge. Flat fees per chapter/section.
Flat fee per section/chapter
Lonely Planet Magazine
UK-based travel magazine from the Lonely Planet brand. Practical destination features, city guides, and aspirational travel stories.
Varies
Los Angeles Times Travel
West Coast US perspective on travel. Strong on California, Mexico, Asia, and Pacific destinations. Both print and digital.
$0.50–$0.75/word
Lufthansa Magazine
Lufthansa's premium inflight magazine. German and English editions. Business travel focus with destination features and culture.
€0.25–€0.40/word
Marriott Bonvoy Traveler
Marriott's editorial content platform. Destination guides, hotel features, and travel inspiration aligned with Marriott Bonvoy properties.
Flat fee per piece
Matador Network
Large independent travel media company. Pays select writers for feature content; many contributing writers work for minimal fees or contributor copy. Good exposure.
$0.05–$0.15/word
Miami Herald Travel
South Florida perspective on travel. Strong coverage of Caribbean, Latin America, and cruise destinations. Florida Keys and South Beach features particularly well-received.
$0.25–$0.40/word
Michelin Guides
The most prestigious restaurant and hotel guide. Michelin inspectors are full-time staff who dine anonymously. Does not accept freelance contributions or pitches.
Momondo Stories
Flight search engine with editorial content focused on human travel stories. Emphasis on cultural exchange, personal discovery, and meaningful travel.
Flat fee per piece
Monocle
Quality of life and travel magazine with a global, urban perspective. Pitches should fit the Monocle voice — calm, authoritative, cosmopolitan. Very selective.
Varies
Moon Travel Guides
US-based guidebook publisher. Strong on the Americas, US road trips, and beach destinations. Writers need deep on-the-ground knowledge of their destination.
Flat fee per assignment
National Geographic Magazine
One of the world's most prestigious magazines. Long-form journalism, photography-driven stories. Primarily commissions established writers but does read pitches.
$1–$2/word
National Geographic Traveler
Travel-focused arm of National Geographic. Stories need strong visual potential and authoritative, original reporting. Very competitive — primarily works with established writers.
~$1/word
Nomadic Matt
Major budget travel blog. Guest posts accepted for exposure to a large audience. No monetary payment but strong domain authority. Writers must follow specific style guidelines.
Observer Travel
Sunday travel supplement of The Observer (sister to The Guardian). Aspirational features, city breaks, and long-haul escapes. Good rates for quality pieces.
£0.25–£0.40/word
One Mile at a Time
Premium aviation and luxury travel site. Aviation enthusiast content — first class, business class reviews, airline lounges, and points strategy.
Flat fee per piece
Outside Magazine
Covers adventure travel, gear, fitness, and the outdoors. Pitches should have a strong adventure or environmental angle. Both features and front-of-book items.
$0.50–$1/word
Powder Magazine
Premier freeride and backcountry skiing magazine. Bold, irreverent voice. Favours immersive narratives from extreme skiing destinations.
$0.50/word
Rick Steves' Europe
Europe-focused travel brand. Rick Steves guidebooks are written by the in-house team only. Does not accept freelance pitches or outside submissions.
Roads & Kingdoms
Literary travel and food journalism. Strong narrative voice required. Pitches should be story-driven, not listicle-style. Particularly interested in food and politics.
$0.15–$0.25/word
Rock + Ice
Premier climbing magazine. Destination expedition reports, gear, technique, and profiles of elite climbers. Writers must be active climbers.
$0.30–$0.50/word
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