Estonia: A Travel Story Case Study
Estonia was fantastic, with regional variations that belie its small population. People were keen to share their stories of independence and identity, which shaped my understanding of life in the liminal space between East and West.
Tacos, Tequila and Border Walls
I found the topic to be very resonant in San Diego, with its large Mexican population, and which runs right up the (already existing) border wall. I really enjoyed San Diego, and wrote about the city, and the border crossing, for Telegraph Online.
Being Interviewed for World Nomads Podcast: Albania and Reindeer
The World Nomads team wanted to interview me for their podcast, and they asked me about Albania, which I travelled to in search of a British World War Two secret mission.
What is Adventure Writing?
Epic journeys; new horizons; themes of courage and endurance; and connecting with a different reality or culture. Words to live by.
Edgelands: A Telegraph project
That was exactly the response I had hoped for. I was at the offices of the Telegraph newspaper, and I had just shown Ben Ross, the travel editor, and Greg Dickinson, the social content editor, my route along the New Iron Curtain.
Exploring Albania for the Telegraph and BBC
The journey gave me enormous respect for members of the Special Forces and underlined once again the horror of war.
What Makes a Good Pitch For a Travel Article? Take a NAP
NAP will help you construct a story. But remember that unique content, good writing and a good story will be your strongest factors in winning a commission.
Getting Started In A Media Career
You will spend a lot of time, especially at the beginning, feeling like you’re banging your head against a brick wall. Trying first to get experience and then contacts, trying to figure out what editors/commissioners want. The key is asking.