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Travel Publications Directory

Real pay rates, pitch guidelines, and response times — for magazines, newspapers, travel sites, and brand content.

105publications
96pay writers
103accept pitches
105 publications
Newspaper

USA Today Travel

High-traffic US travel section. Practical, accessible guides. Lists-heavy content performs well. Pitches for national audience.

$0.25–$0.40/word

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Brand

Viator Experience

Viator (TripAdvisor tours) content team. Activity and experience guides, destination tips, and things-to-do content for a tours/activities audience.

Flat fee per piece

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Travel Site

View from the Wing

Aviation and travel deal news. Very fast turnaround. Primarily news and opinion pieces on airlines, hotels, and travel programmes.

Flat fee per piece

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Travel Site

Wandering Earl

Long-term travel blog. Guest posts occasionally accepted. No monetary payment but good exposure for writers targeting the independent travel niche.

No payAccepts pitchesWebsite
Magazine

Wanderlust

UK's leading independent travel magazine. Open to pitches from new and established writers. Favours destination features, practical guides, and inspirational long-read travel stories.

£0.30–£0.50/word

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Newspaper

Washington Post Travel

A major US newspaper travel section. Covers US destinations particularly well. Digital-first with a strong online travel vertical.

$0.50–$1/word

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Travel Site

We Are Travel Girls

Female travel community site. Guest posts from women travellers. Exposure to a large engaged community of female travellers. No monetary payment.

No payAccepts pitchesWebsite
Travel Site

World Nomads

Travel insurance company with a rich editorial content arm. Stories focused on independent and adventure travel. Safety, culture, and tips.

Varies

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Magazine

World Traveller

British Airways inflight magazine. Destination features, culture, and lifestyle for a global business and leisure audience.

Varies

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