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Destination Anywhere - The British Guild of Travel Writers Podcast

Destination Anywhere - The British Guild of Travel Writers Podcast

Written by: Jon Holmes
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 The official podcast from - and for - The British Guild Of Travel Writers.

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Jon Holmes Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • An Introduction To Social Media

    An Introduction To Social Media
    May 20 2025
    In today's world, social media is key to securing commissions and press trips, both in terms of number of followers and in active engagement. This podcast is an introduction to the topic with a lively panel discussion on the key issues and considerations for building your network, catching people's attention and developing a strong following.


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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • BGTW Sustainability Symposium: How Should Travel Writers Approach Sustainable Storytelling & Securing Commissions in 2025.

    BGTW Sustainability Symposium: How Should Travel Writers Approach Sustainable Storytelling & Securing Commissions in 2025.
    Feb 24 2025
    In conversation with Meera Dattani (Journalist & Executive Editor at Adventure.com) and Emma Gregg (Travel Journalist, Editor, Author & Photographer), Ash Bhardwaj (Author of Why We Travel, Film-maker and Storyteller) discuss what makes a good sustainable story in this day and age, angles that shouldn’t be overlooked, how greenwashing is problematic, and what a good travel writer’s pitch with sustainability at its core should look like.
    This episode was recorded live at the British Guild of Travel Writers' Better World Symposium, in partnership with Destination Canada and hosted by Hyatt Place London City East. Find further details of the event and 2025's edition at bgtw.org/better-world. Work in travel media? Consider becoming a member of the BGTW, accrediting and representing the UK Travel Media since 1960. Introduction by Daniel James Clarke, BGTW Sustainability Lead and Symposium Organiser.


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    47 mins
  • BGTW Sustainability Symposium: How Travel Writers Can Turn Slow Travel into Sellable Stories.

    BGTW Sustainability Symposium: How Travel Writers Can Turn Slow Travel into Sellable Stories.
    Feb 24 2025
    In conversation with Holly Tuppen (Travel Writer & Sustainability Expert) and Diana Jarvis (Travel Photographer and since appointed Sustainability Editor at Wanderlust), Claire Martin (Overland-Specialising Travel Blogger at clairesfootsteps.com) discusses how, with the rise in no-fly travel and especially train interest by the public and publications, travel writers can turn their overland, sustainable journeys into award-winning features and compelling narratives. Practical tips include publications to pitch and gaining support, and a brief introduction of flight-free specialising Byway Travel with Sonya Barber.
    This episode was recorded live at the British Guild of Travel Writers' Better World Symposium, sponsored by Destination Canada and hosted by Hyatt Place London City East. Find further details of the event and 2025's edition at bgtw.org/better-world. Work in travel media? Consider becoming a member of the BGTW, accrediting and representing the UK Travel Media since 1960.


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    52 mins
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