50+ Travel Magazines That Want To Publish Your Writing

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Over 50+ online travel magazines that are looking for your new material.

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As editor of this magazine, I often receive submissions that fall into the travel narrative category.

This is everything from “My Trip To Ireland” to “Explore Sunny Greece” type travelogues and reviews.

Some of these submissions are quite good, while some are forgettable. But neither are the type of articles I publish here at Brave New Traveler.

Instead, we opt for the news, views, and editorial type articles that discuss the nature of travel - and everything that comes along with it.

Inevitably, this means I must reject many of the hopeful writers that send in their work. Luckily, there are a plethora of other travel magazines that ARE interested in these types of travel writing.

I’ve collected the first 50 travel magazines that I’ve discovered in this handy list.

Feel free to bookmark it, add to delicious or digg it, or forward to your travel writing friends to help spread the word. Enjoy!

  1. Tales of Asia
  2. Intrepid Travel
  3. Dreamscapes
  4. Granta
  5. Escape Artist
  6. Get Lost
  7. Outpost
  8. Outside
  9. Travel Africa
  10. The Travel Junkie
  11. Explore
  12. 21st Century Adventures
  13. Culture Connect
  14. Glimpse Abroad
  15. Tango Diva
  16. Pology
  17. Student Traveler
  18. The Travel Magazine
  19. Perceptive Travel
  20. Transitions Abroad
  21. Travel Magazine UK
  22. Lovetripper
  23. Inside Out Travel
  24. Travel Mag
  25. Go World Travel
  26. Meander
  27. Travel Lady
  28. Restless Me
  29. Cultural Survival
  30. Literary Traveler
  31. Stellar Magazine
  32. Far Flung
  33. Travel World
  34. In The Know Traveler
  35. Journey Woman
  36. Verge
  37. Latitudes
  38. Common Language Project
  39. Destination Elsewhere
  40. Third World Traveler
  41. Backpacker
  42. Wend Magazine
  43. Cognoscenti
  44. Greatest Escapes
  45. Hackwriters
  46. National Geographic Traveler
  47. RoadJunky
  48. So Go Now
  49. Travel Classics
  50. Travel With A Challenge
  51. Traveling Stories
  52. Matador Travel
  53. Roadtrip Magazine
  54. World Hum
  55. In Travel Magazine
  56. Wave Journey
  57. Backpacker Essentials
  58. Go Nomad

Do you know anymore that aren’t on the list? Put a link in the comments and I’ll add it above.

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Matador ID: ianmack

Ian MacKenzie is the founder and editor of Brave New Traveler. He is currently editing the One Week Job documentary. Aside from writing, he spends his time exploring the fundamental nature of existence and wishing he did more backpacking.

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  • Tim Patterson replied on July 9, 2007

    Thanks for this Ian - an excellent resource!

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  • ian mackenzie replied on July 9, 2007

    thanks Tim, glad you find the list useful. hopefully some readers of BNT can get published with a few of them!

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  • Cole Wiebe replied on July 9, 2007

    Our sites have very similar themes. Perhaps we can review each other’s sites, exchange RSS subscriptions (already subscribed to yours), add each other to the Blogrolls and make an exchange Technorati vote.

    Cheers, Cole
    http://www.laptoptravellifestyle.com

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  • Michael Warren replied on July 9, 2007

    This list is an excellent resource for any travel writer.

    I am the editor of an online travel magazine which is accepting story submissions for any wild and crazy travel stories, so feel free to drop by.

    good luck with BNT,
    Michael

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  • Enrico replied on July 10, 2007

    Great post Ian!!

    I but when you say that they accept travel stories do you mean they are worthless?

    Enrico

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  • Ian MacKenzie replied on July 10, 2007

    hi enrico - worthless? not at all. i simply mean they publish travel articles that are narrative in nature. many of them pay for submissions as well.

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  • Angie replied on July 10, 2007

    Ian - Thanks for the great resource! I’ll be putting it to good use (hopefully soon!). Do you know if they are all paying publications?

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  • Nick replied on July 10, 2007

    Hey, just stumbled this post. I find BNT better each time I read it. Nice job.

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  • David replied on July 10, 2007

    Ian,

    Way to lay out the vision of BNT and to offer these great markets. I wanted to mention http://www.matadortravel.com as well as a place for writers shopping their narratives.

    Looking forward to continued good things at BNT.

    David Miller

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  • Ian MacKenzie replied on July 10, 2007

    thanks all for the great comments and links. i’ll update the list as more and more come in.

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  • Sequoia replied on July 11, 2007

    We also accept articles at Road Trip! Magazine — http://www.RoadTripMagazine.com

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  • farley replied on July 14, 2007

    Thanks for this. It’s helpful. One oversight is WorldHum, which was recently acquired by the Travel Channel. And they pay!

    Which brings me to another suggestion: a list of travel pubs that pay.

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  • Liv replied on July 22, 2007

    At the risk of sounding like That Girl, I do suggest taking Tango Diva with a grain of salt. I’ve had loads of communication issues with them in the past which has prevented me from submitting. They’re a small site which most likely explains the better part of it, however the person with whom I was in contact there was less interested in helping with the tech issue as she was interested in getting me to come to a book signing.

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  • Maryam in Marrakesh replied on July 24, 2007

    Most excellent list. Thank you so much. Paying mags and publications are esp. great to know about.

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  • Darrin replied on August 15, 2007

    Great list. This is a wonderful resource for travel writers, especially writers like me who write travel narrative pieces. Thanks for posting. I’d like to add GoNomad.com to the list. I’ve written for them in the past, and they even pay!

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  • Chris LaRoche replied on September 4, 2007

    Great list! BUT -and I realize this is a great, big, hairy butt- is there any chance these sites could be clarified, qualified, and explained a little bit more? Do they pay? Do they publish freelancers? Simultanous Submissions? Print vs. web? HOW do you get published in them, etc etc. Books like Writer’s Market and sites like Duotrope have this sort of info and it’s extremely helpful for the beginning travel writer. I realize this is a lot to ask for, so may if not here, some where else? Thanks!

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  • Iris Harrison replied on September 10, 2007

    Chris LaRoche — why don’t you do an article and supply all this information?

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  • Chris LaRoche replied on September 15, 2007

    Iris Harrison- Looking into it! More of a wiki than an article, though. Want to help out?

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  • IP replied on September 21, 2007

    This is not a travel “magazine.” But I was really excited to run into this - Lonely Planet is looking for freelancers! http://www.lonelyplanet.com/jobs/becomeauthor.cfm. Good luck everyone! And Ian, good job!!

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  • Travel Betty replied on September 27, 2007

    Hi Ian,

    Thanks for doing all the work for us! Good to see so many opportunities out there for travel writers.

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  • Beth Whitman replied on October 1, 2007

    Thanks for this Ian. Most helpful. I looked at all the links myself and they are all over the map in terms of who pays, who doesn’t (but provides a link back to your site) and a combination of both. It would be difficult to sort out as Chris LaRoche recommended.

    Anyhoo, I’m writing to suggest my site which publishes travel articles by women. The link is: http://www.WanderlustAndLipstick.com/Wander-Tales.

    Beth

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  • janet replied on October 22, 2007

    Hi there - useful list and I like the site. I’m the editor of a print Australian travel magazine, Backpacker Essentials, which has an accompanying website with over 1500 budget travel related items so you might like to check it out and maybe add it.

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  • Viv replied on October 30, 2007

    Great site!
    I’m the editor for WAVE Journey.com - Women’s Adventures, Vacations & Experiences ~ Your Journey Starts Here!

    WAVE Journey.com is accepting travel stories, articles and tips - primary focus is towards women travelers. Readers can email me for writers guidelines and we welcome all enquiries.

    Keep up the good work.

    Cheers!
    Viv

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  • Kent E St. John replied on November 10, 2007

    Loved reading Barve New Traveler and now suscribe. We are always looking for new pieces at GoNOMAD.com

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  • Helen Leggatt replied on December 9, 2007

    Hi there,

    What a wonderfully useful list - thank you for putting it “out there”. We at SoMuchWorld.com are also on the look-out for travel writers. I’ve also produced a free e-book on behalf of the site - it may be of interest to your readers. You may download it at: http://travel-writers.info/travel_writing

    Cheers
    Helen Leggatt

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  • jeff replied on December 17, 2007

    very interesting indeed, thanks Tim

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  • Sheri Siedhoff replied on January 10, 2008

    Thanks. I travel a lot but have never written about it except in my journals. Your tips and advice have helped me see possibilities. Prost!

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  • Gabi Echenique replied on February 19, 2008

    Great site!
    Thanks Ian for the list, it was a great idea.
    I’m the editor of TavellersBook online Magazine.
    We’re always looking for writers!
    We accept articles, blogs, travel stories…. Readers,feel free to contact us.
    http://www.travellersbook.net/index.php
    Cheers

    Gabi

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  • W. Ruth Kozak replied on February 27, 2008

    Here’s a new travel ‘zine, a new site for new writers.
    TRAVEL THRU HISTORY http://www.travelthruhistory.com

    We publish stories focused on archaeology/history; art/literary trips; culture/ exotic adventures/ travel memoirs.

    Please refer to our submission guidelines.
    A small honorarium from $10 - $25 for features is paid to our contributors.

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  • Liv Hambrett replied on May 8, 2008

    http://www.thetravelrag.com is an Australian one that has some great stuff and is always looking for new submissions.

    Liv

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  • Mika replied on May 28, 2008

    You are a great source for writers, thank you!

    I just found a great new site on food and travel - its actually a link on
    http://www.chefswithoutfrontiers

    they are looking for contributing writers - another great way to get exposure

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  • Lee replied on June 4, 2008

    Hi,
    Just read your post about the “other websites” that accept articles. I would like to

    add http://www.StrictlyrRockyMountain.com/ with articles and information covering

    the Rocky Mountain area of the United States.

    Thanks - Lee

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  • Anil replied on June 25, 2008

    another site, featuring travel stories and book, film and music suggestions - http://www.beatenpaths.netcheersanil

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  • Stacy replied on November 5, 2008

    I travel alot with my children. We are on a trip right now (Kansas) and are taking a trip within a trip this weekend(Chicago). Which magazines would be the best for submitting articles about traveling with children?

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  • Evelyn Hannon replied on November 9, 2008

    I'm interested in travel blogs written by women — women living in a new country who are able to offer advice to other women travelling to that destination. Websites: hermail.net and journeywoman.com

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  • Paul replied on November 26, 2008

    Cheers Ian, nice work. Is it possible to add http://www.2camels.com to the list. It accepts articles on festivals and events from all over the world.

    Paul

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  • Shel Horowitz replied on December 28, 2008

    Thanks for this cool resource. You could make it even cooler by putting some pay guidelines right next to each link, e.g., * = up to $50 per article, ** = 51 to $300, *** = $300 and above.

    My own travel mag, Global Travel Review, at http://www.frugalfun.com/travel.html, seeks offbeat destination, travel how-to, and travel food pieces. Not a paying market, but the site as a whole gets over 50,000 visitors a month (if only I could convert that traffic to revenue, I'd be delighted to pay writers).

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  • Joe replied on December 31, 2008

    How about http://www.TheExpeditioner.com?

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  • Jennifer replied on January 18, 2009

    Thanks for the information - invaluable. Please add Pathfinders Travel Magazine http://www.pathfinderstravel.com/

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  • Jennifer replied on January 18, 2009

    Odyssey Couleur is another travel magazine http://www.odysseymc.com/couleur.html

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  • VagabonderZ replied on January 22, 2009

    What would actually be more helpful than listing pay here is a brief description of the type of articles being published. Then you could scope out the ones you think suits your writing and check about pay on the site.

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  • Jenny replied on January 27, 2009

    I think listing them as lowpay, professional pay and no pay would be very useful to professional writers so we don't have to spend ages trawling through the sites trying to find one that pays. also direct links to the guidelines would be much better. It's a great idea, but some of these sites, like The Travel Magazine in the UK, don't have any info at all on contributing… Thanks!

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  • Ev Harrell replied on March 3, 2009

    The absolutley best travel amgazine, written 99% by real travelers for consumption by real travellers, is ITN News (International Travel News), in letter-sized newsprint B&W format, in it's 35th year - http://www.intltravelnews.com/

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  • Carolyn Hamilton Proctor replied on March 26, 2009

    We invite travel story queries at our new mag, http://www.adventuress-travel-magazine.com, a pub for boomer women. “Women over 50 doing fun things!”

    We look for writing in a more personal blog-style than news release style, accompanied by good photos (at least one showing the writer on site.)

    Thanks for the opportunity to spread the word.

    Carolyn Hamilton Proctor
    editor and chief adventuress

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  • Tina Brown replied on April 26, 2009

    Hi Ian, I am looking to publish my stories of being an ex-pat. I don’t know if that falls into the “travel” category or not - Could you tell me if the magazines you listed also print stories related to ex-pat’s?
    Thank you!

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  • Billy Tucjker replied on April 28, 2009

    Thanks IAN: I used your vauable info to get photo assignments for my Waler Evans “photo safari” to hale County, Alabama= keep up the informative work..

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  • Hannah Elisabeth replied on May 7, 2009

    thank you so much for this list! it’s awesome. but http://polosbastards.com/pb/ is another really interesting, definitly not your every day travel blog.

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  • svein replied on June 14, 2009

    hi. I guess that this list needs to be updated?
    At least take some away; destiantionelsewhere seem to have ceased..

    :)

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