Rebelmoms travel writers work at home

If you’ve ever thought about turning your travel experiences into something more, this is your opening. As a guest writer, you can tap into an established audience, drive traffic to your own projects, and create a steady stream of income from content you can write anywhere. It’s flexible, scalable, and, when done well, surprisingly rewarding.

We’re looking for original, voice-driven articles that go beyond the obvious—destination guides with personality, smart travel tips, local insights, itinerary-style pieces, and stories that actually say something. Think less brochure, more perspective. Strong opinions, useful details, and a clear point of view win every time.

Most articles fall in the 1,000–2,500 word range, depending on depth. Shorter pieces are welcome if they deliver, and longer features if they truly earn it. Clean structure, compelling subheads, and a tone that feels human—not robotic—are essential.

Most of these sites:

  • prioritize SEO-heavy guides (1,000–2,500 words)
  • want firsthand experience + voice
  • often offer exposure over pay

✍️ The Planet D

👉 Write for The Planet D

  • Accepts destination guides, “things to do,” and travel stories
  • Requires strong writing + original photos 

✍️ SpaceATravels

👉 Careers SpaceAtravels.com / guestwriters@spaceatravels.com

  • Focus on military travel, military locations, and military families
  • Requires knowledge of military travel and original photos 

✍️ Only In Your State

👉 Only In Your State (Contributor / Pitch Info in footer)

  • Focus: U.S. travel, hidden gems, local experiences
  • Huge audience and strong regional relevance 

✍️ Location Visitors

👉 Write for CarolinaBeachVisitors.com / guestwriters@carolinabeachvisitors.com

👉 WilliamsburgVisitor.com Job Openings / guestwriters@williamsburgvisitors.com

  • Accepts reviews, destination guides, “things to do,” and travel stories
  • Requires original photos and long form stories

✍️ GoMad Nomad (Pays Contributors)

👉 GoMad Nomad Submissions

  • Accepts guest posts + pitches
  • Pays around $25/article via PayPal 

✍️ GoNOMAD (Freelance + Contributor Opportunities)

👉 GoNOMAD Writers Guidelines

  • Looking for in-depth, original travel features
  • Not typical “guest posts”—more editorial contributions 

👉 Bonus (slightly different angle):
👉 Write for GoNOMAD Travel Podcast

  • Pays ~$50 for accepted scripts 

✍️ Nomads World

👉 https://nomadsworld.com/write-for-us/

  • Accepts articles + travel videos
  • Claims reach of ~200K monthly readers 

✍️ Practical Wanderlust

👉 https://practicalwanderlust.com/write-for-us/

  • Focus: helpful, SEO-driven travel guides (not just stories)
  • Wants structured, informative content 

✍️ KKday Travel Blog

👉 https://www.kkday.com/en/blog/78372/write-for-us-share-your-travel-stories-with-kkday

  • Large platform with global audience
  • Offers exposure + backlink opportunities 

✍️ Vibe Adventures

👉 https://vibeadventures.com/guest-posts/

  • Accepts pitches from travelers and local experts
  • Good for experience-based storytelling 

✍️ Tale of 2 Backpackers

👉 https://taleof2backpackers.com/write-for-us/

  • Requires 1,200+ words minimum
  • Emphasis on detailed, useful content 

✍️ Exped Tribe (Adventure / Outdoor Focus)

👉 https://expedtribe.com/en/guest-articles-guidelines/

  • Requires original, 1,000+ word articles
  • Wants practical, inspiring content 

✍️ Raulerson Girls Travel

👉 https://raulersongirlstravel.com/work-with-raulersongirlstravel/

  • Accepts guest posts from travel writers/bloggers
  • Destination + travel advice content 

✍️ Caledonian Travel

👉 https://caledoniantravel.uk/write-for-us/

  • Community-style travel writing
  • Focus on inspiring travel stories 

✍️ The Art of Travel

👉 https://artoftravel.tips/write-for-us/

  • More editorial / storytelling focused
  • Large reach across blog + social 

✍️ Music Travel

👉 Guest Writers for DuranDuranies.com

  • Looking for travel stories about concerts only

✍️ Intrepid Travel

👉 https://www.intrepidtravel.com/adventures/

  • Accepts freelance submissions (narrative + guides)
  • More editorial, brand-level content 

🔗 Major Travel Publications (Direct Pitch Pages)

✍️ AFAR Magazine (Top Tier, Pays Well)

👉 https://www.afar.com/about/pitch-guidelines

  • Pays $0.50–$1 per word
  • Accepts features, essays, destination guides, travel news
  • Wants reported, story-driven travel—not fluff

✍️ Condé Nast Traveler

👉 https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-pitch-conde-nast-traveler

  • One of the most prestigious travel publications
  • Requires strong, unique angles—not generic guides
  • Pays starting around $300+ per article

✍️ Travel + Leisure

👉 https://www.travelandleisure.com/contact-us

  • Massive global audience (millions of readers)
  • Accepts freelance pitches for features, guides, and essays 
  • High bar: editorial, polished, service-driven

✍️ Outside Magazine

👉 https://www.outsideonline.com/about-us/contact/

  • Focus: adventure, outdoors, travel, culture
  • Accepts reported features, essays, service pieces

✍️ TripSavvy

👉 https://www.tripsavvy.com/about-us-5070823

  • Focus: practical travel advice + SEO-driven guides
  • Regularly works with freelance contributors 

✍️ Intrepid Times (Editorial, Narrative Travel)

👉 https://intrepidtimes.com/get-published/

  • Pays writers
  • Focus: literary, narrative travel writing (Bourdain vibe)

✍️ Nevada Magazine (State Tourism, Paid)

👉 https://travelnevada.com/freelance-writer-signup/

  • Accepts freelance writers regularly
  • Strong example of tourism boards hiring writers