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Travel Writing Podcast

The Travel Writing Podcast
Travel Writing
Japan
Intrepid Times
Self-Publishing
Timor-Leste
Mumbai
Peter Freuchen
Northeastern Peru
Travel With Kids
Machu Picchu
Edward De Bono
Bradt Guides
Eastern Europe
London
Anxiety
Kassondra Cloos
Chile
Borders
Manila
The Years Of Travelling Anxiously

The Travel Writing Podcast by Intrepid Times is the go-to podcast for wanderers, writers, and passionate travelers. Every other Friday, we share new episodes that include everything from in-depth interviews with renowned travel writers, conversations centered on sharing tips and tricks for your own travel writing, and behind-the-scenes insight into our most popular travel stories. Make sure to sub... more

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Latest Episodes

Some view travel as a competitive sport, tallying up countries like points on a board. James Merriman began his travel life like this, relentlessly collecting passport stamps for years. He had fantastic adventures from Afghanistan to Venezuela, and a... more

By the time she was a teenager, Katherine Parker-Magyar had explored the Arctic Circle and visited every one of the United States. As time went by, her travels never slowed down. She has now traveled to over 100 countries, often on paid assignments, ... more

Sports journalist Neil Squires was used to rubbing shoulders with athletes at the top of their game. He ghostwrote the memoir of England rugby legend Johnny Wilkinson (for our American listeners, that's like being the personal writer of Tom Brady) an... more

Victoria Watts Kennedy's family travel blog, Bridges and Balloons, has twice won her prestigious awards. Last year, she picked up the Travel Blogger of the Year Trophy from the British Guild of Travel Writers, and just this week, she was named 2026 T... more

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Recent Guests

Katherine Parker-Magyar
Travel writer and editor with work in National Geographic Traveler, Architectural Digest, Forbes, and Daily Beast
Freelance writer and editor
Episode: Katherine Parker-Magyar is Optimistic About the Future of Travel Writing
Neil Squires
Avid sports journalist and ghostwriter for prominent UK athletes
Ghostwriter for high-profile sports figures
Episode: Neil Squires Ghostwrote Books for Famous Athletes - Then Suddenly Became One
Victoria Watts Kennedy
Winner of Travel Blogger of the Year, founder of Bridges and Balloons
Bridges and Balloons
Episode: Travel Blogger of the Year Victoria Watts Kennedy on Family Travel and AI's Impact on Writing
Sarah Tucker
Multi-award-winning journalist; author of Edward De Bono biography; presenter
British Guild of Travel Writers; The Guardian; The Sunday Times
Episode: Sarah Tucker on Edward De Bono, Silent Travel, and the Travel With Kids
Martin Hesp
Travel writer and journalist with long association to the Western Morning News and the British Guild of Travel Writers
Western Morning News / British Guild of Travel Writers
Episode: Martin Hesp on Travel Journalism from Coal Fires to AI
Allie Bahn
Travel writer, educator, and consultant focusing on food allergies
Miss Allergic Reactor
Episode: Allie Bahn on Traveling the World Despite Life-Threatening Food Allergies
Richard Collett
Award-winning travel journalist with a focus on borders
BBC Travel contributor, author of Along the Borders, in search of what divides and unites the British Isles
Episode: Richard Collett on Borders, the BBC, and His New Book with Penguin
James Durston
Editor of CNN Travel, digital editor and travel writer
CNN Travel
Episode: James Durston Helped Launch CNN Travel - Here's What Editors Really Look For Today
Sue Watt
Travel writer, editor with a focus on Africa; conservation editor at Travel Africa magazine
Travel Africa magazine
Episode: Sue Watt on Writing About Africa and Conservation Beyond the Myths

Host

Nathan James Thomas
Host of Travel Writing Podcast, editorially focused on travel writing and pitching

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast for anyone looking for inspiration and motivation!

    Anyone interested in writing about their travels, or even just travel in general, will enjoy this podcast. Episodes are short - perfect for a work commute - but provide useful writing tips and lessons learnt from the talented guests.

    Thank you Intrepid Times!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amyleahpotter
    United States3 months ago
  • Great listen

    Very insightful podcast with a knowledgeable host, Nathan Thomas. Very useful tips for aspiring travel writers. Really enjoyed the episodes with Meera Dattani and Phil Thomas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iantravel
    Hong Kong5 months ago
  • Riveting and useful

    The Intrepid Times podcast is not only a useful resource for travel writers (and aspiring travel writers) but it transports you into the world of travel through the eyes of different writers, with unique experiences and perspectives. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elise Kirsten
    South Africa5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Frequently fascinating conversations with travel writers, excellent podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jontycrane
    New Zealand7 months ago

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Neil Squires Ghostwrote Books for Famous Athletes - Then Suddenly Became One
Q: What inspired you to write The Fall and Rise of the Mölkky Bar Kids, and how did the idea evolve into a full book?
A pub conversation sparked the idea of four friends pursuing a late-life dream; media interest and a unique journey to Japan confirmed there was a compelling narrative worth expanding into a book.
Neil Squires Ghostwrote Books for Famous Athletes - Then Suddenly Became One
Q: What makes ghostwriting different from regular interviews, and how do you ensure the subject's voice comes through?
Ghostwriting hinges on trust and letting the subject talk freely; you capture their cadence and authenticity, then you refine with editing rather than shaping the content to fit a preconceived script.
Neil Squires Ghostwrote Books for Famous Athletes - Then Suddenly Became One
Q: How did you end up in ghostwriting for major sports personalities, and how did that transition shape your own writing?
I started in local papers and moved up through regional outlets; ghostwriting allowed me to capture highly polished voices and adapt to different publications, which eventually motivated me to write my own story in a more personal voice.
Katherine Parker-Magyar is Optimistic About the Future of Travel Writing
Q: How do you approach your niche as a travel writer, given your broad range of destinations and topics?
She describes focusing on culturally immersive experiences and pursuing destinations that allow for depth through local communities, balancing bucket-list adventures with meaningful, place-based storytelling.
Katherine Parker-Magyar is Optimistic About the Future of Travel Writing
Q: Was there anything particularly that impelled you to quit your secure media job and focus on writing?
Katherine explains that she always wanted to be a writer, found the traditional journalism path restrictive after the recession, and decided to pursue travel writing despite the challenges, driven by passion and the appeal of writing about travel full-time.

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The show centers on travel writing, editing, publishing, and storytelling in the travel space. Across episodes, listeners hear in-depth conversations with travel writers, editors, and industry thinkers about craft tips, pitching, publishing realities, and ethical storytelling in travel. Notable throughlines include practical guidance for freelancers, navigating traditional vs. self-publishing, editorial processes, and the role of journalism ethics and representation in travel narratives. A standout feature is the blend of personal journeys with professional mentorship, plus behind-the-scenes looks at how major outlets shape travel content and careers. The format tends to be interview-heavy with actionable takeaways for aspiring writers, alo... more

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Recent guests on Travel Writing Podcast include:

1. Katherine Parker-Magyar
2. Neil Squires
3. Victoria Watts Kennedy
4. Sarah Tucker
5. Martin Hesp
6. Allie Bahn
7. Richard Collett
8. James Durston

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