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New York Times/Times journalist talking about aspects of travel you'll seldom see in the mainstream travel press, but also stuff you would. Covering budget travel, luxury travel and everything in between: tips, photo essays, rants and more

Dailyness

By Madeleine Dore

Observations on the varying rhythms of our days—and how we can be more present to the many lives within them ✨

Every Sunday, I wait for Madeleine's "Things from the Days" to land in my inbox the way you might wait by the door when you're expecting an exciting delivery. Madeleine has a rare and beautiful talent for finding meaning in the simplest things, and this newsletter always gives me so much to think about. If you're looking for something to spark your creativity, curiosity, or zest for life, this is the best bang for $5 you will ever get.

- Kassondra Cloos

theo's alibi

By Teddy

a deep dive into my obsessions

Alpenglow Journal

By Alex Roddie

Elevating human creativity and purpose through adventure. A journal of outdoor and nature writing, photography, analogue counterculture, literature and art.

Honing Her Craft

By Amelia

Studio visits, monthly curations, and freelancing reflections, written by a journalist who always wanted to be an artist.

Well Adjusted

By well adjusted

one man's quest to adjust well

Sticks & Stones

By Abigail Wise

A weekly newsletter about the outdoors, women's issues, and the state of the world

Talking Travel Writing

By Lottie & Steph

Demystifying the travel media

This resource for travel writers is an absolute must-read for anyone in the industry. Every week, I learn something new—something I could do differently or better, a resource I haven't yet tapped, a new perspective I could take with my own work, or an idea I should pitch. Whether you're in the biz or thinking about trying out travel writing, this is an investment that will quickly pay for itself.

- Kassondra Cloos

Freelance Writing Jobs

By Sian Meades-Williams

Helping writers earn millions of pounds in commissions since 2018. Calls for pitches, creative submissions, freelance and part-time writing jobs. All UK-based. Compiled by Sian Meades-Williams.

All At Once by Dr. Len

By Len Necefer

The internet brought to you all at once. A focus on environmental topics, indigenous issues, technology, politics, and humor.

Hefted - Dispatches from Cumbria

By Hefted – Dispatches

Podcasts, news, views and long-form articles inspired by the landscapes, heritage, culture and people of Cumbria and the Lake District. From the team behind Countrystride and Inspired by Lakeland.

Inside The Newsroom — The Newsletter For Journalists

By Daniel Levitt

Inside The Newsroom is home to the largest journalism jobs board, freelance board, calendar and media salaries database in the world.

The Powder Room

By Anita B

Mirror-moment confessions shared with strangers who feel like soulmates - reflections on beauty culture, identity and more with award-winning beauty journalist Anita Bhagwandas.

I don't normally consider myself to be a beauty buff, and yet I find The Powder Room to be fascinating. It feels like going behind the scenes of how millions of people craft and shape their image, and every issue piques my curiosity in a fresh way.

- Kassondra Cloos

London Centric

By Jim Waterson

Proper local journalism about who really runs London - and what's actually going on in the city.

Off the Record

By Hannah Singleton

Media insight, gossip, and weekly assignment needs for publicists and brand founders with Maggie Slepian and Hannah Singleton

Out of Office

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