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Travel writing

08
Oct
AI will kill the travel writing star; and, tell me where to go

AI will kill the travel writing star; and, tell me where to go

The bots will eventually put creators like me out of business – but then who will be left to feed them information? Also, a holiday planning service from a real human
8 min read
16
Jul
The places so bad I didn’t write about them

The places so bad I didn’t write about them

An inside look at a travel writing rarity: the places that suck so much I just don’t want to tell you about them. Also, Rene Redzepi has uncancelled himself (surprise), and Australia’s best airport
7 min read
09
Jul
From terrorist taunts to tourism: the incredible story of Nazy’s Guesthouse

From terrorist taunts to tourism: the incredible story of Nazy’s Guesthouse

How one woman changed her village and her life, one visitor at a time; also, American-style ribs, and airport delays in Europe
9 min read
25
Jun
How travel writing really works; and the ramen rabbit-hole

How travel writing really works; and the ramen rabbit-hole

Ever wondered what goes into the making of a travel story? It’s not as simple as it appears, with several industries working together, and sometimes against each other, to deliver your hit of travel inspo
7 min read
28
May
Confessions of a tour cook

Confessions of a tour cook

Passengers on boozy European bus tours need to eat – and I was the one who fed them. This is what really happened
8 min read
30
Apr
Do Travel Writers Lie?

Do Travel Writers Lie?

Are you being lied to in the travel sections of your favourite newspaper, or by your favourite bloggers, or on your social media channels? Definitely. But it's complicated.
6 min read
30
Apr
How to become a travel writer

How to become a travel writer

There are many ways into the dream profession. One of them, it turns out, is an applied science degree.
4 min read