Hire the Best Travel Writers

Clients rate our Travel Writers
Rating is 4.7 out of 5.
4.7/5
Based on 2,327 client reviews
Daniel G.

Molino, Florida

$35/hr
5.0
123 jobs

Hello everyone! My name is Daniel and I am a freelance travel writer/blogger hoping to ignite your audience's adventurous spirit to see more of this wonderful world we call home. My personal inspiration was a five day vacation to Iceland while I was working at a regular job in New York City. Witnessing majestic waterfalls, the enchanting Northern Lights and mesmerizing black sand beaches made me want to travel the world at a much higher pace. Fast forward to the present and I have visited 15 countries and the list will continue to grow. My goal is to inspire others to pursue their own travel dreams by sharing my adventurous tales, providing travel tips, highlighting beautiful destinations and anything else that can help others plan a life-changing trip of their own. I would love the opportunity to provide content for your audience and help them discover where their next trip will take them.

  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Romance
  • Short Story Writing
  • History
  • Sports Writing
  • Physical Fitness
Bryan S.

Lathrup Village, Michigan

$25/hr
4.9
289 jobs

Let’s make travel writing content magic together! I’ve helped travel companies achieve #1 Google rankings with SEO blog posts, keep traveler audiences engaged with consistent content, and establish authority for brands in the travel space through effective copywriting. I’m a native US English speaker with more than 10+ years of experience as a full-time freelance travel writer. I’ve been published in high-profile travel magazines, including Lonely Planet and Matador Network. I live a digital nomad lifestyle and have lived/worked in more than 25 countries! My travel writing services include: 💻 Travel blog posts 📖 Travel magazine articles 🖥️ Travel webpage copywriting 📩 Travel newsletters My clients: 🏠 Vacation rental companies  📍 Tour companies 👨🏾‍💻 Travel blogs ✈️ Travel startups 📱 Travel mobile apps Let's connect and chat about your project ideas!

  • Travel Writing
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Travel
  • Blog Writing
  • SEO Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Travel Advice
  • Leisure Travel
  • Business Travel
  • Lifestyle & Travel
  • Travel Itinerary
  • Journalism
  • Article Writing
  • Ghostwriting
Christopher L.

St Catharines, Canada

$35/hr
5.0
45 jobs

Originally from Canada but now based in Mexico I draw on more than 20 years of corporate travel & event planning expertise. As a corporate travel agent I work with small to medium sized companies coordinating all aspects of travel including personal travel for top executives. Drawing on years of experience to find the best options that fit both budget and scheduling concerns including making use of airline and hotel miles along with credit card programs to maximize savings. An extensive travel & event planning knowledge along with the ability to outsource products & services worldwide I bring a high level of professionalism to every project. I have managed projects for the likes of Starbucks, GE, Boehringer Ingelheim and Nestle Foods to name a few. You give me the pieces and I'll put them together!!

  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Travel
  • English
  • Event Planning
  • General Office Skills
  • U.S. Culture
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Phone Support
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Project Management
  • Travel Planning
  • Business Travel
  • Travel Itinerary
Dejan B.

Novi Sad, Serbia

$20/hr
4.9
210 jobs

Hello everyone! I’m an experienced content writer, strategist, and editor specializing in the travel and hospitality sector. I don’t just write. I also edit and improve content so it actually works. That can mean starting from scratch, or taking something that already exists and making it clearer, cleaner, and more natural. I have a large body of work, both online and published, and a spotless client rating. Feel free to reach out with any questions or project ideas.

  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Content Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • SEO Writing
  • Travel Itinerary
  • Travel Planning
  • Lifestyle & Travel
  • WordPress
  • Blog Content
  • Blog Writing
  • Business Travel
  • SEO Localization
  • Ghostwriting
  • Research Documentation
Carolyn B.

Mandaue City, Philippines

$15/hr
4.8
408 jobs

I’m an SEO travel writer and editor with over 10 years of experience creating content for travel brands, tourism websites and digital marketing agencies. My work includes destination guides, itineraries, hotel and accommodation content, travel tips, and SEO blog articles. I can handle the entire content process, from research and writing to editing, SEO optimization and publishing in WordPress. I’m also comfortable formatting posts, sourcing images, adding internal and affiliate links, optimizing headings and metadata, and updating existing content. I also have more than 10 years of customer service experience supporting US customers through phone, email and chat. I later worked in customer service for an e-commerce company in Dubai, handling customer inquiries, resolving issues and providing online support. This background has given me strong communication, problem-solving and customer-handling skills. I also bring plenty of firsthand travel experience to my work. I’ve travelled to more than 30 countries across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, and draw on those experiences when creating practical, useful travel content.

  • Travel Writing
  • Travel
  • Blog Content
  • English
  • Content Writing
  • Writing
  • Copywriting
  • SEO Writing
  • Article Spinning
  • Blog Writing
  • Content Creation
Ian P.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

$25/hr
5.0
108 jobs

A multi-award nominated full-time freelance travel writer, I am a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers (the professional body for UK travel writers) and The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA). I honed my writing skills with a competitive voluntary internship at 101Holidays. Since then, I have worked with numerous companies to create evocative content for website landing pages as well as informative guides and hotel reviews utilising SEO keywords in a naturalistic way. My work extends to writing for a variety of websites, newspapers and magazines, Wanderlust, BBC Travel, The i, Independent, Daily Mail, Travel Africa and Beau Monde Traveller. I have also updated several guidebooks for Bradt, while my blog has been studied at A-level English.

  • Yoast SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • English
  • Writing
  • WordPress
  • Drupal
  • Content Writing
  • Fact-Checking
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Copywriting

How it works

Post a job for freePost a job

Tell us what you need. Create your own job post or generate one with AI then filter talent matches.

Hire top talent fast

Consult, interview, and hire quickly, so you can meet the freelancers you're excited about.

Collaborate easily

Use Upwork to chat or video call, share files, and track project progress right from the app.

Payment simplified

Manage payments in one place with flexible billing options. Only pay for approved work, hourly or by milestone.

Don't just take our word for it

How to Hire Top Travel Writers

How to hire travel writers

When it comes to digital marketing, content is king. Travel writers create content for the travel industry.

So how do you hire travel writers? What follows are some tips for finding top travel writers on Upwork.

How to shortlist travel writing professionals

As you’re browsing available travel writing consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a travel writer who understands your industry so they can help you figure out how best to reach your target market. 
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., travel photography).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular travel writer.

How to write an effective travel writing job post

With a clear picture of your ideal travel writer in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a freelancer to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective travel writing job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From SEO blog posts to journalism articles, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, writing styles, or travel locations, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to commission travel content for your website? Log in and post your travel writing job on Upwork today.

>

TRAVEL WRITERS FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is travel writing? 

Travel writing traditionally refers to the art of telling stories about one’s experiences traveling. More broadly it also includes any content that covers a topic in the travel industry, often for marketing purposes. 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in travel writing professionals:

  • Travel writing
  • Travel photography
  • Content marketing
  • Search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Writing specializations (e.g., copywriting, business writing, journalism)

Why hire travel writers?

The trick to finding top travel writers is to identify your needs. Is your goal to find someone to contribute regular content to your blog covering various topics across the travel industry? Or are you looking for firsthand accounts and photos from an established travel blogger to feature your business on their blog? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a travel writer?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced travel writer may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
  • A freelancer who is still in the process of building a client base may price their travel writing more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.