Travel Writing can be a wonderful way to earn money as a freelance writer. Here are 7 markets for freelance writers to consider submitting to. The pay rates for these markets varies quite a bit. I’ve only included publications in this list that were up front about their payments, or where I had a reliable source.
For even more travel writing markets, here’s a list of 5 airline magazines that accept submissions.
- AMC Outdoors pays up to $700 for feature articles. They “inspire readers to get outside and get involved by providing high-quality coverage of outdoor recreation, education, and conservation topics throughout the Northern Appalachian region, from Maine to Virginia.” To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- Transitions Abroad is the magazine all about “travel, work, study, living, and volunteering abroad.” They want practical information gained from first-hand experience. They pay up to $150 an article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- The Viator Travel Blog accepts pitches for feature length contributions. They want to share an “insider’s view of travel.” They focus on more traditional tourism. They have a helpful list of cities they would need articles about. They pay $100-$150 for feature. For shorter articles, they pay $40-$45. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- Big Grey Horse needs writers from Texas to write about “restaurants, hotels, events, music, bars, etc.” They pay $125-$200 per publication. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- MotorHome, the magazine for RV enthusiasts, covers all aspects of the RV lifestyle. They accept queries, and pay writers up to $900 an article. According to their guidelines ”
The easiest way to sell your work toMotorHome is to query us on an interestingand tightly focused motorhome story.” Learn more here.
- Wanderlust is a British travel magazine. They accept pitches from freelance writers. They pay £220 per 1,000 published words for feature articles. They accept submissions to their website as well as their print magazine. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
- Travel + Leisure Magazine pays $1 a word. The vast majority of their writing is from freelance writers. They have a very large audience, with a circulation of 950,00. The editors “are looking for a compelling reason to assign an article: a specific angle, news that makes the subject fresh, a writer’s enthusiasm for and familiarity with the topic.” To learn more, read their contributor guidelines.