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Lessons from the Greats – Part One: What We Can Learn from Iconic Travel Writers

by Laura McVeigh June 21, 2025Comments are Disabled

Aspiring travel writers often look first to their travels —for distant lands, for discovery, for experience — but some of the most valuable discoveries lie in the pages of those who’ve gone before us. Legendary travel writers have left more than just stories; they’ve left blueprints on how to tell your travel stories. Here’s what …

Finding Your Voice As A Travel Writer (When Everyone Else Sounds The Same)

by Laura McVeigh May 25, 2025June 2, 2025Comments are Disabled

You’ve probably read it a hundred times: “Nestled in the heart of…” “A hidden gem just waiting to be discovered…” “Breathtaking views, warm locals, and unforgettable experiences…” The language is familiar, polished—and forgettable. In a world saturated with blog posts, destination guides, reels, and influencer captions, it’s easy to fall into the trap of …

Chasing Wonder: How to Stay Curious in the Age of Overexposed Destinations

by Laura McVeigh May 25, 2025June 2, 2025Comments are Disabled

Ever feel like you’re scrolling past the same shots of Santorini sunsets, Icelandic waterfalls, and Moroccan doorways—over and over again. Travel, once a gateway to discovery, can start to feel like déjà vu – especially in the age of Insta-everything. Every place has been geo-tagged, filtered, and narrated a thousand times. Every ‘hidden gem’ is …

Turn Your Journal Into A Story: Transforming Notes into Narrative

by Laura McVeigh May 25, 2025June 2, 2025Comments are Disabled

You’re sitting in a rooftop café in Lisbon, sipping a cool drink, scribbling furiously in your travel journal. Capturing your memories and moments from a day’s wandering the different city neighbourhoods. The artists’ market you explored, the open air concert you attended in a park, the cafe you stopped by for lunch and people-watching, the …