Travel Writing Podcast

The Travel Writing Podcast

The Travel Writing Podcast by Intrepid Times is the go-to podcast for wanderers, writers, and passionate travelers. Every other Friday, we share new episodes that include everything from in-depth interviews with renowned travel writers, conversations centered on sharing tips and tricks for your own travel writing, and behind-the-scenes insight into our most popular travel stories. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

  1. James Durston Helped Launch CNN Travel - Here's What Editors Really Look For Today

    1D AGO

    James Durston Helped Launch CNN Travel - Here's What Editors Really Look For Today

    As an expat in Hong Kong, James Durston was part of the team that helped launch the brand that would eventually become CNN Travel. Rising from copy editor to senior producer, he would eventually own the home page, a role that meant he was responsible for ensuring the travel pieces he published consistently found an audience. James shares how his experiences as an editor shaped his approach as a writer. He breaks down the specific headline and pitching styles and techniques that get results, and shares the attributes he looks for in the freelance writers he commissions. James is also the creator of Travel Writing Skool; it's the perfect companion to our Craft of Travel Writing Certificate. Where Intrepid Times focuses mostly on the writing itself, James leans into the business side, helping you start sending pitches and getting published, fast. Inside your Skool student area, you will also find a lively community of travel writers at all stages. https://www.skool.com/travel-writing/about?ref=bfd96d10548945ccb57d649b4328a632 Intrepid Times will earn a small commission on those who sign up with our link. Thank you for supporting narrative travel writing with heart.

    29 min
  2. Sue Watt on Writing About Africa and Conservation Beyond the Myths

    MAY 15

    Sue Watt on Writing About Africa and Conservation Beyond the Myths

    In 2003, Sue Watt walked away from a career in law to become a travel writer. Over the last two decades, she has won or been nominated for a staggering number of awards, many of which celebrate her coverage of the continent that has fascinated her from the start: Africa. In our conversation for the Travel Writing Podcast, Sue talks about luxury travel versus backpacking, why flight shaming may actually be hurting conversation efforts, the pitfalls and opportunities for travel writers in Africa today, and much more besides. Learn more about Sue Watt and discover her writing at https://www.suewatt.co.uk/

    25 min
  3. Briana Gervat's Journey Along The Great War's Western Front

    MAY 8

    Briana Gervat's Journey Along The Great War's Western Front

    In 2022, as the world creaked open after the COVID lockdown, Briana set out from her United States home and took a flight to Europe. Her destination was an unusual one. Instead of selfies in Italian cities or relaxing on Spanish beaches, her mission was to retrace the front lines of World War I (WWI). Completing the 500-mile hike in just 36 days, Briana Gervat became the first recorded woman to hike the Western Front Way solo. Her memoir of the experience, There Will Come Soft Rains, recounts the way that travel interacts with memory and history. It is a journey about being in multiple places at once; a village in the present that is still saturated with the experiences of those who came before. Briana Gervat joined the Travel Writing Podcast to talk history, how landscapes hold memory, and her writing and self-publishing journey.

    22 min
  4. Holly Budge Skydived Off Mt Everest and Built a Global Charity for Female Rangers

    MAY 1

    Holly Budge Skydived Off Mt Everest and Built a Global Charity for Female Rangers

    In today's episode of the Travel Writing Podcast, we try and stitch together the threads of Holly Budge's epic life. Not only is she the first woman to skydive from the top of Mt Everest, Holly is also the founder of How Many Elephants, a charity that supports female rangers on the frontlines. She has risen at dawn to walk alongside the brave women who guard Africa's most vulnerable elephant populations from the guns and greed of poachers, and worked to advocate for their stories on the global stage. Holly is also a tour leader, inspiring wildlife-positive travel around the world, and you can join her this year in Slovenia. How do these various activities tie together? There is a story here, and you can listen to it right here. Learn more about Holly with the links below. Holly Budge Website: https://www.hollybudge.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollybudge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollybudge/ Wildlife Positive Travel Website: https://www.wildlifepositivetravel.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildlifepositivetravel/ How Many Elephants Website: https://howmanyelephants.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howmanyelephants LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/how-many-elephants World Female Ranger Week Website: https://www.worldfemalerangerweek.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldfemalerangerweek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-female-ranger-wk

    31 min
  5. Jen Ruiz's Journey from Self-Publishing to Traditional Publishing

    APR 24

    Jen Ruiz's Journey from Self-Publishing to Traditional Publishing

    When Jen Ruiz was about to turn 30, she set herself an ambitious goal: She would visit 12 countries in 12 months. Working as a lawyer in the US with scant vacation days, she hustled to save money and take advantage of any opportunity to see the world. Once she started traveling, she realized she never wanted to stop. Pivoting to writing, she educated herself about the ins and outs of self-publishing and launched a series of highly successful self-published travel advice books, including "The Affordable Flight Guide" and "The Solo Female Travel Book." At the same time, Jen was acquiring a lifetime of experience on the road, with stories pertaining to her time of life that she knew other readers, particularly women in their thirties, would relate to. Using her self-publishing track record as a launching pad, she strategically applied herself to getting a traditional publishing contract. This resulted in the book "12 Trips in 12 Months", and the upcoming memoir "All You Need is Flights", both published by Blackstone. Listen to Jen Ruiz on the Travel Writing Podcast for a wealth of advice on writing travel books that people want to read and confidently navigating the worlds of self-publishing and traditional publishing. You can also find the travel writing podcast on Spotify or iTunes.

    30 min
  6. Amy Aed on Taiwanese Tea, Travel Blogging, and Self-Publishing a Travel Book

    APR 17

    Amy Aed on Taiwanese Tea, Travel Blogging, and Self-Publishing a Travel Book

    When Amy Aed was still a teenager, she started a travel blog, Wandering Everywhere, that quickly got attention. This was in a different world, where blogs were exploding with popularity, and access to freebies soon made Amy realize she had more than just a hobby on her hands. Extensive travel followed, with one place capturing her heart: Taiwan. Amy studied Mandarin Chinese and became fascinated with the local culture and production of tea. This led her on a journey, meeting with small farmers, learning the ritual and artistry associated with tea, and, of course, drinking many warm and invigorating mugs. The result is Amy's new book Leaf by Leaf: A Journey Through Tea, Tradition, and the Legends Behind the Leaves which she will soon be going on a book tour in the UK to promote. Amy joins the Travel Writing Podcast to talk travel writing, travel blogging, AI, and her self-publishing journey.

    20 min
  7. From Crime Reporter to Travel Writer: Kassondra Cloos Shares Her Fascinating Journey

    APR 10

    From Crime Reporter to Travel Writer: Kassondra Cloos Shares Her Fascinating Journey

    Kassondra Cloos used to spend her days on the crime beat in Colorado Springs, filing as many as five stories per day, each more grim and grizzly than the last. Then, she pivoted. Using her love for the outdoors as a bridge, she transported her career from reporting to travel writing. Eventually, her path took her to London, where she fell in love with a quirky series of guides from independent publisher Hoxton Mini Press. Eventually, they would ask her to write the Opinionated Guide to Wild London. Kassondra joins The Travel Writing Podcast to share her journey into travel writing, the differences between her experiences in the UK and the US, and why, after five years in London, she has chosen this moment to return home and write uplifting travel stories about the United States. Kassondra Cloos was the 2024 British Guild of Travel Writers Travel Writer of the Year, and you can find her writing at the Out of Office Substack.

    20 min
  8. When Her Old Life Fell Apart, Tanya Fraser Chose to Travel - And Write.

    APR 3

    When Her Old Life Fell Apart, Tanya Fraser Chose to Travel - And Write.

    It seems appropriate that we should be publishing this episode over the Easter break, a celebration that is associated with ideas of rebirth and renewal. Tanya Fraser didn't choose to walk away from her 'normal' life with a home, husband, and a career - but something happened that meant she could no longer stay. Instead of wallowing, Tanya chose adventure, self-discovery, and self-expression. On today's episode of the Travel Writing Podcast, she shares her story. She speaks of the joy and complexity of reinventing and rediscovering yourself in your 40s, and the power of travel writing to build communities and galvanize people with shared experiences. This episode was unexpectedly joined by my 14-month-old daughter Jozia, whose poignant interjections can occasionally be heard throughout the episode. It is produced by Shebs Alom, who introduced Tanya to the podcast. Tantya is the author of The PLAY Papers Substack, and her Instagram is @TheTanyaFraser

    30 min
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The Travel Writing Podcast by Intrepid Times is the go-to podcast for wanderers, writers, and passionate travelers. Every other Friday, we share new episodes that include everything from in-depth interviews with renowned travel writers, conversations centered on sharing tips and tricks for your own travel writing, and behind-the-scenes insight into our most popular travel stories. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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  • Creator
    The Travel Writing Podcast
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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