Learn exactly how to break into travel writing—even if you have no experience
Have you ever read a glossy travel magazine or blog and thought, “I wish that was me”?
Good news: it can be.
Travel writing isn’t just for seasoned journalists or influencers with massive followings. With the right strategies, you can start landing assignments, getting published, and even scoring comped trips faster than you think.
That’s what this beginner-friendly course is all about.
What You’ll Learn Inside This Course
- Pitch stories editors love (with proven templates and real examples that worked)
- Write articles that get published—from structure to style
- Find travel stories editors actually want to buy
- Avoid common beginner mistakes that get your emails ignored
- Land comped trips, hotel stays, and other perks through relationships with PR agencies and tourism boards
The Course Modules
- Introduction to Travel Writing [Video]
- How to Get Started in Travel Writing
- Travel Writing vs. Travel Blogging
- Why Now is the Time to Become a Travel Writer [Video]
- Busting Myths About Travel Writing
- Writing a Winning Pitch [Video]
- Perfecting Your Pitch Strategy
- Successful Pitches That Have Worked
- Giving Editors What They Want [Video]
- What Editors Really Want You to Know
- 4 Easy Ways to Make an Editor Love You
- Insider advice from editors at Fodor’s and Globe and Mail [Videos]
- Crafting a Top-Quality Article [Video]
- 5 Structural Elements of an Article
- Deep-Dive Strategy [Video]
- How to “Deep Dive” a Destination
- Common Mistakes [Video]
- 10 Essential Writing Tips From a Busy Editor
- When Destinations Roll Out the Red Carpet [Video]
- Working with PR Agencies vs. Tourism Boards
Meet Your Instructors
Our instructors have collectively written thousands of articles for a variety of publications in travel, sports, entertainment and more. The group also owns several publications: Rovology, Travel by Vacation Rental and Book Cottages.
Kristi Dosh
A “recovering attorney” who used blogging to pivot into sports media, Kristi became ESPN’s first female sports business reporter. She’s written over 1,000 published articles for outlets such as Forbes, Orbitz, AARP, Golf Digest, and more—and discovered along the way that travel writing is just as exciting as sports.
Noreen Kompanik
A retired RN turned full-time travel writer with over 1500 published articles. She is a staff writer for Travel Pulse and has contributed to Edible San Diego, Fodors, and more. She’s also the original founder of the Travel Writer’s Café, a community for travel writers, and editor for Rovology, Travel by Vacation Rental and Book Cottages.
Chadd Scott
After two decades in sports media, Chadd shifted to covering arts, culture, and travel. He co-hosts the “Welcome to Florida” podcast and writes about everything from Indigenous heritage to the best small towns in the U.S. for outlets such as Forbes, Fodors, Western Art Collector and more.
Michael Kompanik
A retired Navy Captain and freelance writer/photographer who travels the globe with his wife Noreen, Michael’s passion is uncovering history, nature, and culture—and sharing those stories with readers. Michael serves as an editor for Rovology, Travel by Vacation Rental and Book Cottages.
Why This Course?
- Beginner-friendly: No writing background required—just curiosity and a love of travel
- Insider access: Learn directly from writers who’ve been published in the outlets you dream about
- Practical & proven: Real pitches, real editor advice, real travel perks
- Lifetime access: Go at your own pace, revisit anytime
Ready to See Your Name in Print?
Whether your goal is a side hustle, free travel, or building a full-time career, this course gives you the roadmap.
