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20 Famous Travel Journalists in the World


 

Travel journalism is a profession that offers people the chance to know about the world without having to travel. The journalists have the task to educate the world on wildlife, the environment, politics, and many more subjects. Travel journalists write stories about the things they encounter across the world such as different cultures, famous buildings in different countries, popular people in the world, or the history of certain places. They write their content specifically for news and media to enlighten the readers. The world has become a small place because travel journalists collect information across the world and publish it for people to read.

Below is the list of the 20 most famous travel journalists in the world:

1. Lavanya Sunkara

 

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Sunkara was born and raised in Costa Rica where she began her career in travel journalism and has thrived in the field. She specializes in writing about nature, wildlife, and sea life which she has devoted most of her life. Sunkara is famous for her love for nature and she has written about wildlife, road trips, boat riding, and small adventure. Her work has been featured in the world’s most famous magazines such as the New York Times, and Huffington Post among others. Sunkara’s writing about animals and her concern to save pets landed her a collaboration with some famous people in her eBook about sharks.

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2. Tanner Garrity

Tanner Garrity writes about lifestyle, modern art, gym and fitness, hip-hop, and culture. Not many travel journalists use their sense of humor to publish their work than Garrity. He captures the readers’ attention by making his work interesting to read and witty. He is also an editor with the Inside Hooks Company where he writes the company’s weekly newsletter. He became popular across the world when most of his work was featured in the Men’s Journal, Points in Case, and many more globally recognized magazines. He has continued with his travel journalism and writing providing insight to the readers regarding traveling.

3. Lindsay Tigar

Tigar is an American citizen and a travel journalist with more than ten years of experience in the profession. She is based in New York where she began her lifestyle and travel journalism and has become famous in the industry. She has written exceptional news and her work has appeared in popular American print media such as Vogue, and National Geographic world among others. She has a keen eye fordetail as she captures her readers’ attention through the use of beautiful images in her writing. She also writes about fitness, people’s careers, and relationships. She is also famous for her relationship and dating articles Confession of Love Addict, where she provides insight into love and dating to the world. Her blog is recognized and followed by people across the world.

4. Ashley Rossi

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Rossi is an American-based travel journalist, writer, and editor who has worked at the top ranks with Smarter Travel Company. Her work majorly covers traveling stories, ranging from the best places to visit in different countries in the world to travel expenses to expect. She also educates people on sustainability while traveling the world, and writes about tourism. She became famous in the industry when her work was featured in Huffington Post and Business Insider among other American print media. Her industry diversity has helped her become the world’s top travel journalist through her social media analytics, video editing, and production.

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5. Geoffrey Morrison

Morrison is an American citizen who has ventured into travel journalism throughout his career making him popular globally. He started his career in Los Angeles as a writer and editor and has since published all the travel content that the world needs. He has been in the travel journalism business for many years where he has visited different nations across the world. He earned his name as a digital travel nomad due to his flexibility and love to travel the world. Morrison became famous in America and worldwide when his works were featured in America’s most popular media such as Forbes, New York Times, and Men’s Journal among others. Morrison has continued to inspire the world through his passion for traveling, writing, and editing content.

6. Rachel Cavanaugh

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Cavanaugh is a travel journalist who appeared on the global map when she became a technical writer for Digital Trends. She is based in Portland where she began her journalism career which landed her a job at the Bustle as a commercial writer. She specializes in writing about travel destinations across the world, lifestyle, and gym and fitness. Having worked with the world’s biggest companies such as Nike as a global content creator, Cavanaugh is one of the most admired travel journalists in the world. Her work has been featured in global famous platforms such as the Hollywood Reporter, and Bozeman Chronicles among others. She has been recognized in Canada, America, and Europe as one of the creative content creators of her generation.

7. Rob Verger

Rob Verger became a travel journalist after graduating from the University of Columbia and has since traveled the world. He is known for his ability to combine both writing and photography setting him apart as an exceptional travel journalist. Verger has also ventured into another field where he has excelled such as writing about people’s history, interviewing people for job positions, and reviewing others’ work. He has been in the industry for more than ten years which has given him experience and time to polish and make perfect his writing and photography work. He can capture any reader’s attention with his set of skills in combining writing and photography.

8. Rena Behar

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Behar is a travel journalist who has also ventured into content creation, writing, and editing for a living. She has specialized in writing about lifestyle to help people live healthy lives and also does commercial writing. Her travel and destination writings help people to understand traveling expenditures across the world, travel hacks, and the best destinations in the world for various reasons. Her work has appeared in Money Magazine, the New York magazine, life hacker, and several other global media. She has made a name for herself in the industry for her excellent ability to write her work from the reader’s point of view.

9. Duncan Rhodes

Rhodes became a popular figure in Europe in his travel journalism career for his incredible writing on traveling. He is also an entrepreneur and founder of the Urban Travel Blog where he has published his content for the world to see. He has been in the travel journalism industry for more than ten years, writing about places in the world for people to read. Rhodes has also been featured in global media such as the Guardian, CNN traveler, and Eazyjet Magazine among other popular global media. He has devoted the best part of his time to developing and making his Urban Travel blog one of the best in the world.

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10. Sasha Arms

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Sasha Arms has worked as a travel journalist, editor, and content creator for several media companies in the United Kingdom. She was born and raised in London where she began her career, making her a global figure. Arms specialized in writing about food and health, including her involvement in editing the Asian Story written by Mv Hotels. She worked for various companies in England such as Lonely Planet, Foodie Magazine London, and Urban Travel blog among other European and global media. Apart from her work in England, Arms has also explored the world and worked for a reporting company in Honduras where she was in the spotlight for interviewing top-ranking politicians.

11. Natalie Paris

Natalie Paris is a British citizen who became popular in the country when she began working for the Telegraph. She is one of the most popular travel journalists, editors, and writers whose articles have motivated people globally as they plan for world trips. She is an influential articles writer whose creativity in writing descriptive content has earned her a place at the top list of the best global travel journalists. She specializes in writing traveling guides for unofficial reasons such as family vacations. She explains in detail about different destinations in the world for family, and fun traveling which gives direction to potential global travelers and explorers.

12. Kristin Luna

 

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Luna is a global professional writer and travel journalist whose entire career has been devoted to travel journalism. Her continuous study of the subject has placed her at the top among the best travel journalists. She has traveled the world from Europe, Australia, and North America where she has gathered information to write to the world. Luna is a travel enthusiast who delights in sharing her experience during and after global trips. She writes and publishes content on her blog called Carmel and Chocolate. Her creativity in writing has earned her a title and several individual accolades for her blog and useful content.

13. Sara Wheeler

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Sara Wheeler has been in the industry of travel journalist for more than two decades making her one of the most experienced people in the business. She was born and raised in London where she began her long career. As the first female writer at the South Pole, Sara gained popularity in Europe when she published her work about Greek islands. Her fame earned her a position as an elected member of the royal society of literature in the 1990s. Sara is also a book writer who spends most of her life traveling and collecting important information to write her book The Magnetic North. Her common destinations during her travels included Russia, Canada, Norway, and Greenland among other nations at the South Pole.

14. John Lonsdale

John Lonsdale is a top travel journalist in the world because of his influential content that earned him a job at the Men’s Journal as the assistant editor. His flexibility to travel to different places in a short period gives him an advantage in gathering enough information to share with his readers. He writes on several topics in the travel and tourism industry including lifestyle, fitness, travel, and destinations, travel hacks, and reviewing articles. He enjoys outdoor adventure more than staying in one place and writes to encourage people to explore the world and know what is beyond their comfort zones. Lonsdale is popular for his love for short-term camping and hiking.

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15. Kastalia Medrano

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Kastalia Medrano is a travel journalist who began her career in life a writer at Newsweek. However, she grew passionate about travel journalism and the desire to explore the world, leading to her quitting her daily job to explore what she loved. Her passion is to travel the world and help people understand what is across borders and beyond the seas. Although she loves adventure, most of her writing is about food and accommodation facilities in different cities where she visited. She also writes about her experiences and gives people ideas of travel destinations worldwide. Her inspiring content has attracted the attention of several global media. Her writing work has been featured in National Geographic, Real life magazine, and Paris Review daily among other media in Europe and the world.

16. Frank Bures

Frank Bures is popular for his love for nature, culture, and beauty as his work explains the topics in depth. He is an American citizen who is born and raised in Minneapolis where he has established himself as a writer, editor, and travel journalist. He can capture the readers’ attention through his humble and detailed writings. He writes about world-class destinations and places that people should consider visiting. He is a family man and therefore prefers visiting one place at a time. His works entail details about his destinations because he spends quality time in one place before moving to the next. His articles have appeared in global famous media such as the Washington Post magazine, and Harper’s Esquire among others.

17. Abbie Kozolchyk

There are not many professional travel journalists and writers like Kozolchyk who have more than ten years of experience in the field. Her years of experience in travel and tourism are split between her works and traveling across the world. She has worked previously for the world’s popular travel companies such as Travel Forbes, and Geographic Traveler, among other global platforms. She became a global figure when she was honored with an accolade as the best women’s travel writer. She has specialized in writing about adventure and traveling for fun. Apart from travel topics, Kozolchyk has also published articles on lifestyle, travel hacks, and food.

18. Leslie Patrick

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Leslie Patrick is a professional travel journalist and writer who focuses on fashion and design in his writing work. She writes about travel destinations, traveling guides, and accommodations to show people about the world. She has written articles about global adventure and family vacations that show people where to visit and what to expect. Her love for fashion and writing has enabled her to travel across the United States of America and beyond, including Uruguay and Scotland. She is also an expert in writing in fashion and design, including shopping. She has written about travel hacks and destinations, as well as showing the world where to do different shopping for fashion.

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19. Noma Nazish

Nazish is an experienced travel journalist and writer who has had her works published in the world’s best media such as Forbes, One World South Asia, and the News Hub. She has specialized in several travel topics including fitness, food, health, and travel destinations. She is also an enthusiast in reading, traveling, and cooking. She enjoys telling the world about her life as well as her experience in the places that she has visited in the world. Nazish is a creative writer whose keen interest in different topics made her popular in the world.

20. Doreen Pendgracs

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Doreen Pendgracs is a Canadian-born travel journalist whose experience in writing has put him in the global media through his publications. He has had his work published in the world’s popular media such as The Forbes Travels among others. She is famous for her choice of destinations such as North America, European nations, Asia, and other parts of the world. She is also a public motivational speaker whose advice and public speaking encourage people and motivate them to travel the world. She has also written books that have gone viral globally making her a popular figure in the industry. As a mentor, writer, traveler, and content creator, Pendgracs has seen her portfolio grow over years making her a superstar.