Featured Leads
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Call for Submission
Looking for writers who know Eastern and Central Europe
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Looking for pitches about sports and outdoors
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Seeking Travel and Adventure Stories for New Podcast Series
N/AOn GoingJan 07, 2019 -
Call for Submission
Looking for writers of color
N/AOn GoingJan 03, 2019 -
Call for Submission
looking for writers who specialize in health and wellbeing
N/AOn GoingMay 28, 2018 -
Call for Submission
LOOKING FOR MAINE LOCAL EXPERT FOR IDENTITY ARTICLES
N/AOn GoingApr 25, 2018 -
Call for Submission
Looking for writers who know Eastern and Central Europe
Summary
Matador Network is looking for writers who have deep knowledge of countries in Central or Eastern Europe. Are you from Germany? Have you traveled to Lichtenstein? Lived in Poland? Spent a lot of time in Montenegro? We’re looking to assign stories focused on these regions and also welcome pitches about travel experiences centered in these areas.
Requirements
Please send an email to Noelle Salmi at the email address below with “Central & Eastern Europe” in the title. In the email, please tell me about your experience in this region, and list the specific countries there that you know well.
Please outline your previous writing experience, including if and where your work has been published. Include links to published articles, if applicable.
In addition, please feel free to include 2-3 titles focused on this region that you would like to pitch. Articles can focus on how to spend a weekend in an area, what outdoor activities to pursue in a region, or special features of a city that most people don’t cover. Please check Matador Network to ensure we haven’t covered this topic in the last two years.
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Looking for pitches about sports and outdoors
Summary
Matador Network is looking for writers who focus on adventure travel, the outdoors, and sports. We’re looking for pitches about outdoors activities — hiking, skiing, snorkeling, surfing, stand-up-paddling, etc. — both in the United States and abroad. We also welcome stories about beaches, state and national parks, campgrounds, and other beautiful outdoor locations. Pitches should be about activities and places that the writer has seen and participated in firsthand.
Here are examples of Outdoors stories we’re looking for:
Requirements
Please send an email to Noelle Salmi to the email address below with Outdoors in the title. In the email, please tell me about your areas of knowledge and interest, from activities to locations.
Please outline your previous writing experience, including if and where your work has been published. Include links to published articles, if applicable.
Please include 3-4 titles that you would like to pitch. Please see the examples here and look on the Outdoors page on Matador Network to see what kind of Outdoors titles we publish.
N/ASeeking Travel and Adventure Stories for New Podcast Series
Summary
Looking for submissions for a new series on the podcast, “Limitless Living.”
The podcast focuses on telling the stories of people living unconventional lives of all sorts.From digital nomads to safari guides, “Limitless Living” is all about what lead up to veering away from the norm, choosing something other than the 9-to-5 desk job, and doing something out of the ordinary.
This new series is called “Misadventures,” and will consist of shorter episodes in which a guest will tell an intriguing story about an adventure traveling, exploring in the outdoors, while doing their unconventional job, etc.
The stories, once accepted to the show, will be recorded by the storyteller. A digital audio file will be sent in for editing and other post-production.
Final story audio should be between around 20 minutes, ideally. All work on the storytellers’ end can be done remotely. “Misadventures” episodes will be 30 minutes long total, including intro and outro recorded by host.
Please send an email to Emily at the email address below, describing yourself and your unconventional lifestyle, and a short description of your story. If your pitch gets us hooked, we’ll request a script with a little more detail! Please put “Misadventures” as the subject.
All storytellers will be able to provide links at the end of the episode connecting listeners to social media accounts, webpages, etc.
Requirements
Do you have a story about…
– an in-flight mishap?
– living in a vehicle?
– a crazy experience abroad?
– a nail-biting wildlife encounter?
– a tiny house build gone wrong?
– a rock climbing accident?
– getting lost in the outdoors?Anything that screams unconventional and wild!
Stories should be engaging for listeners, have clear background, build-up, climax(es), and resolution. Humor, whether it be just a touch or full out, is a huge plus!
Speakers must be able to communicate clearly in English and have strong storytelling skills.
N/ACall for Submission
Looking for writers of color
Summary
Matador Network is looking for new writers of color to produce specifically travel based articles. These will range from general travel trip planning content, advice/tips based articles to identity articles and perspective articles on travel for underrepresented groups.
Requirements
Please contact Katie Scott Aiton at the email address provided. In the email please introduce yourself and tell me a little about your writing experience (and if you have worked for us in the past).
Also, include 3-4 titles and a very short brief that you would like to pitch. For this, I would recommend looking on Matador Network to see what kind of titles we have published in the past.
Please also read Matador Network’s contributor guide before applying.
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looking for writers who specialize in health and wellbeing
Summary
Matador Network is looking for new writers who have a core interest in health and wellbeing to write travel related articles.
Requirements
Ideally, this person not only has a passion for health and wellbeing but also has experience with this kind of writing.
Please send an email to Katie Scott Aiton to the email address below with Health and Wellbeing in the title. In the email please introduce yourself and tell me a little about your interests (if you specialize in a specific area such as yoga, natural medicine etc highlight that) and if you have writing experience. Please include links to any published work.
Also, include 3-4 titles that you would like to pitch. For this I would recommend looking on the Lifestyle page on Matador Network to see what kind of titles we have published in the past.
Read Matador Network’s contributor guide before applying
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LOOKING FOR MAINE LOCAL EXPERT FOR IDENTITY ARTICLES
Summary
Matador Network is looking for a MAINE local expert for Cultural Identity pieces.
Cultural Identity pieces examine (often in a humorous way) customs, culture, and language. They have a special place at Matador as they allow people to share truths about their culture in ways that may not be widely known outside of their home country.
Examples of such pieces are:
– How to piss off someone from Greenland
– 10 signs you were born and raised in ArgentinaRequirements
Applicants must be from or have lived for multiple years in the culture they’re writing about. Ideally, the writer is born and raised in Maine.
To be considered, please send email Katie Scott Aiton, katie@matadornetwork.com, with Maine Submission in the title. Please introduce yourself, with a little information about your background etc.
Read Matador Network’s contributor guide before applying.
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Other Leads
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Press Trip
Free trip to Sri Lanka for a Couple | Travel Bloggers
Sri LankaOn GoingFeb 13, 2019 -
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Blogger Opportunity for Portugal Trip
PortugalAug 15, 2019Feb 09, 2019 -
collaboration
Blogger Opportunity for Croatia Nature Experience
CroatiaAug 15, 2019Feb 09, 2019 -
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Influencer Opportunity for Machu Picchu
PeruMar 20, 2019Feb 09, 2019 -
Part Trade Morocco Opportunity for Content Creators
N/AMar 15, 2019Feb 09, 2019 -
Call for Submission
LOOKING FOR SUBMISSION - COUPLE TRAVELS
United KingdomOn GoingFeb 07, 2019 -
collaboration
Millennial Traveler Interview Series (On Going)
N/AOn GoingJan 30, 2019 -
Looking for writers about travelling around Japan
N/AMar 01, 2019Jan 22, 2019 -
LOVE YOUR CITY BEIRUT? WRITE ABOUT IT FOR SPOTTED BY LOCALS
Beirut, Beyrouth, LebanonOn GoingJan 22, 2019 -
Call for Submission - Romantic Weekend Getaways
N/AOn GoingJan 22, 2019 -
Looking for contributors
AustraliaOn GoingJan 07, 2019 -
Love your city San Francisco? Write about it for Spotted by Locals.
San Francisco, California, United StatesOn GoingJan 07, 2019 -
Podcast Interview Opportunity About Alternative/Unconventional Lifestyles
N/AOn GoingDec 31, 2018 -
collaboration
Ho Chi Minh City Writer
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, VietnamOn GoingDec 19, 2018 -
collaboration
Best Small Caribbean Destinations
N/AOn GoingDec 19, 2018 Press Trip
Free trip to Sri Lanka for a Couple | Travel Bloggers
Summary
Who Wants a Free Trip to the best country to travel in 2019?
Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is an island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean. Its diverse landscapes range from the rainforests and arid plains to highlands and sandy beaches. It’s famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th-century citadel Sigiriya.
We are offering a free trip to Sri Lanka for a Couple
What you have to do
—————————–* Create Amazing videos about Sri Lanka ( Minimum 10 Destination Videos )
* Write Articles about each destination you Travel
* Share photos tagging our Social Profiles (@thingstodoinsrilanka)What You Get
——————-* Free Accommodation with Breakfast
* Free Round Tours
* Local Food & Experience
* Entrance Tickets for all attractions
* Wild Life Experience
* Tuk Tuk Experience
* Travelling to hidden places in Sri Lanka10 Nights Experience in Sri Lanka Worth Over $6,000 !
What’s Excluded
————————* Air Ticket
* Government Taxes
* Camera Equipment
* Personal Expenses & InsuranceSend us the details of your blog and social media profiles to info@thingstodosrilanka.com
Requirements
Our requirements are simple
* You need to have an active travel blog
* You need to have an awesome Instagram/Facebook profiles
* An active youtube channel would be a plus but optionalSri Lankacollaboration
Blogger Opportunity for Portugal Trip
Summary
Are you budding blogger or photographer looking for an incredible Portugal trip write about? We have one spot for a part-trade opportunity on our October 2019 trip! Note this is a discounted price for content trade.
We’ll start in Lisbon with incredible food, a fado show, and the iconic sites and hidden spots of the city. From there we’ll take a day trip to Sintra, the storybook castle that is also an UNESCO world heritage site. We’ll dive into Lisbon’s urban art scene with our local community partner and learn why graffiti and street art plays such an important role in society. From there we head toward Porto for fantastic wines, a day trip to the Douro Valley, and more city explorations. We’ll end back in Lisbon where clients can depart or stay longer on their own.
Our small-group trip includes airport transfers, accommodations, transit, meals, entry fees, a community partner engagement activity, and a dedicated guide throughout.Take a look at the full itinerary here: https://traversejourneys.com/portugal/
This offer is a significant discount on the trip price in trade for creative content before/during/after the trip that we would determine together. The content is largely up to you to bring your creative spirit to the project! This trip is very much about history, culture, wine & food, and art all delivered in an intimate, personable experience – all of which we’d love to showcase!
To inquire, please EMAIL information about yourself with a writing or photography sample and/or social media handles. hello@traversejourneys.com
Requirements
At least 750 IG followers
Travel blog, writing samples or portfolioPortugalcollaboration
Blogger Opportunity for Croatia Nature Experience
Summary
Are you budding content creator looking for an incredible Croatia trip write about, specifically with a focus on nature and responsible travel? We have a part-trade opportunity on our October 2019 trip! This is a discounted trip price in trade for content creation.
We’ll start in Zagreb with visits to the national theater, famous museums and other iconic sites and hidden spots of the city. From there we’ll drive long the Adriatic to Plitvice Lakes, the famous 16 natural lakes with stunning turquoise waters that is also an UNESCO world heritage site. We’ll depart for Zadar, an ancient Roman city and the historical center of the Dalmatian Coast where we’ll spend our next two nights. From there we head to Split for an EcoWalk with our local community partner to learn about ocean conservation in the area. Finally, we’ll depart for our last city, Dubrovnik, via Mostar, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the famous Stari Most bridge. We’ll have two nights in Dubrovnik where we’ll end with a hike and picnic up Mt. Srd for panoramic views and a feast of local specialties.
Our small-group trip includes airport transfers, accommodations, transit, meals, entry fees, a community partner engagement activity, and a dedicated guide throughout.
Take a look at the full itinerary here: https://traversejourneys.com/croatia/
This offer is a significant discount on the trip price in trade for creative content before/during/after the trip that we would determine together. The content is largely up to you to bring your creative spirit to the project! This trip is very much about history, culture, and nature all delivered in an intimate, personable experience – all of which we’d love to showcase!
To inquire, please EMAIL information about yourself with a writing or photography sample and/or social media handles. hello@traversejourneys.com
Requirements
Min. 750 IG followers
Blog and writing samplesCroatiacollaboration
Influencer Opportunity for Machu Picchu
Summary
Are you budding blogger or photographer looking for a classic Machu Picchu trip write about? We have two spots for a part-trade opportunity on our May 2019 trip! This is a significant discount off our normal trip price (not a fully comped trip).
We’ll start in Cusco and acclimate to the elevation while exploring the city and around. We’ll have a Pachamanca farm lunch, visit a local brewery and partner see sites in the Sacred Valley including the Moray ruins, Salineras salt mines and Pisaq artisanal market, and – of course – Machu Picchu.
Our small-group trip includes airport transfers, accommodations, meals, entry fees, a community partner engagement activity, and a dedicated guide throughout.
Take a look at the full itinerary here: https://traversejourneys.com/machu-picchu-peru/
This offer is a significant discount on the trip price in trade for creative content before/during/after the trip that we would determine together. The content is largely up to you to bring your creative spirit to the project! This trip is very much about iconic Cusco & Machu Picchu, history, and culture all delivered in an intimate, personable experience – all of which we’d love to showcase!
To inquire, please EMAIL information about yourself with a writing or photography sample and/or social media handles. hello@traversejourneys.com
Requirements
At least 750 IG followers
Travel blog or portfolioPeruPart Trade Morocco Opportunity for Content Creators
Summary
Are you budding blogger or photographer looking for an incredible Morocco trip write about? We have one spot for a part-trade opportunity on our October 2018 trip! We’re offering a discount on our regular trip price in trade for media collaborations.
We’ll base out of Marrakech to take in the city’s incredibly rich history and art traditions while enjoying twice daily yoga session. We’ll explore the souks, learn about textiles and other artisan traditions and see some of the iconic sites including the Moorish Medersa ben Yousseff, the opulent Bahia Palace and the picturesque Jewish Quarter. From there we’ll head to the desert, spending a night at the UNESCO World Heritage kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. We’ll then head across the Atlas Mountains to the dunes of the Sahara for two nights of desert camping, complete with camel rides, campfires, and traditional Moroccan music. On our way back to Marrakech we’ll stop at a Berber women’s textile co-op to learn about the traditions these women work so hard to preserve while boosting their livelihood. Back in Marrakech, we’ll end the 8-day excursion with a trip to the hamman spa and plenty of time for shopping in the souks. Those who stay on will join us in the ancient city of Fes and the picturesque blue city of Chefchaouen, ending in Tangier.
Our small-group trip includes airport transfers, accommodations, transit, meals, entry fees, a community partner engagement activity, and a dedicated guide throughout.
Take a look at the full itinerary here.
This offer is a significant discount on the trip price in trade for creative content before/during/after the trip that we would determine together. Please do not inquire about fully comped trips.
The content is largely up to you to bring your creative spirit to the project! This trip is very much about nature, history, wellness, and culture all delivered in an intimate, personable experience – all of which we’d love to showcase!
To inquire, please EMAIL information about yourself with a writing or photography sample and/or social media handles. hello@traversejourneys.com
Requirements
At least 750 IG followers
Blog or portfolioN/ACall for Submission
LOOKING FOR SUBMISSION - COUPLE TRAVELS
Summary
We are looking for guest posts from couple travel bloggers
Compensation: Backlinks to your blog (DA 37), social media sharing, exposure to over 190k monthly unique readers.
Requirements
Please write an 800+ story about couple travel. We can discuss topics together.
You will get 2 backlinks to relevant articles and 1 extra backlink to your blog’s home page.We will link back to your travel blog irrespective of your DA
We will tag you on our Twitter and Facebook
We will share the story on over 70 Pinterest boards, our Pinterest Tribes and with our 9k+ followers.
We will share your story on our website and put in front of over 190,000 unique readers
We will Stumble your story, add it to Flipboard and share it with our Mix audience.United Kingdomcollaboration
Millennial Traveler Interview Series (On Going)
Summary
Millennials On the Move is a series dedicated to sharing the incredible lives and adventures of those early-20’s who have chosen to prioritize travel in their life and feel it’s changed them for the better.
Previous interviews have been on topics such as dating while abroad, studying abroad, traveling while vegan, how to travel via international house sitting, and so many more.
Big or small, your travel story could inspire and empower another young millennial to book that ticket, say yes to that trip, and venture just an inch outside of their comfort zone.
Requirements
Must be younger than 26 years old (yes, it’s a hard rule). Must have at least 6 high resolution photos of width 1200px that can be used for the blog post (you keep the rights). Must submit a pitch ~50 words with a very specific topic idea.
Click the link below to see more details on how exactly you can apply. The series is ongoing so submit whenever an inspiration comes to you.
N/ALooking for writers about travelling around Japan
Summary
We are looking for bloggers to write about traveling around Japan by train, particularly featuring the Japan Rail Pass, which is the most popular multi-use train ticket for the Shinkansen bullet trains.
Popular topics among readers are:
– The Hello Kitty bullet train
– 2019 Cherry blossom season (march-april)
– 2019 Rugby World Cup
. 2020 Tokyo OlympicsNote: We can also offer a discount on the Japan Rail Pass for bloggers who are travelling between February and April.
Requirements
– Native English / French / German / Italian speaker
– Blog audiences from US / UK / AU / DE / FR / IT
– Blog audience of at least 50k users monthlyN/ALOVE YOUR CITY BEIRUT? WRITE ABOUT IT FOR SPOTTED BY LOCALS
Summary
A writing opportunity for Beirut loving locals: write about your favorite spots in your city.
Love your city Beirut? Like writing? Blog for us!
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/become-a-spotter/Requirements
> You live in the city of Beirut for at least 1 year
> You love your city and like to write about it
> You speak the local language (Lebanese) fluentlyBeirut, Beyrouth, LebanonCall for Submission - Romantic Weekend Getaways
Summary
Feature in our soon to be published blog post: “Best romantic getaways” by sharing your story.
Compensation: Backlink to your blog, social media sharing, exposure
Requirements
Please write a 250 – 400-word short story about where you went for a romantic weekend getaway. Where? About the destination? What makes it romantic? What did you do? And why do you recommend it?
Please include a photo if you have one
N/ALooking for contributors
Summary
I’m looking for writers to contribute blog posts about the following places:
– Colombia
– Shēnzhèn, China
– Serbia
– Kathmandu, Nepal
– Mexico City, Mexico
– Croatia
– Morocco
– Sri Lanka
– Panama
– Kyrgyzstan
– Belize
– IndonesiaYou MUST have been there yourself and have at least 2 high-res images to share with the post.
All posts will be shared on my blog (www.hilltopsandflipflops.com) and across my social media accounts with a link back to your own blog/account.
Types of posts considered: photo essays, top 10 things to do.., location guides etc.
Please pitch any ideas via email with *CONTRIBUTOR POST* as the subject. When emailing please provide a link to your own writing/website/social media.
Any emails without the subject will be ignored.
Thank you.
Requirements
MUST be a native English speaker. 500-1,000+ words.
AustraliaLove your city San Francisco? Write about it for Spotted by Locals.
Summary
A writing opportunity for San Francisco loving locals: write about your favorite spots in your city.
Love your city San Francisco? Like writing? Blog for us!
https://www.spottedbylocals.com/sanfrancisco/spotter/Interested in contributing for any other city? Check https://www.spottedbylocals.com/become-a-spotter/
Requirements
> You live in the city of San Francisco for at least 1 year
> You love your city and like to write about it
> You speak the local language (English) fluentlySan Francisco, California, United StatesPodcast Interview Opportunity About Alternative/Unconventional Lifestyles
Summary
Looking for interviewees for a new podcast, “Limitless Living.”
The podcast focuses on telling the stories of people living unconventional lives of all sorts.From digital nomads to safari guides, “Limitless Living” is all about what lead up to veering away from the norm, choosing something other than the 9-to-5 desk job, and doing something out of the ordinary. What challenges have you faced? How do you make a living? What lessons have you learned?
The interview will be a one-time, 30-minute, voice-only Skype call.
To apply, please send an email to Emily at the email address below, describing yourself and your lifestyle. Please put “Limitless Living” as the subject.
Requirements
Anyone living an “unconventional life” who wants to be a guest on the podcast.
Are you…
Living out of a backpack? Out of your vehicle?
A digital nomad?
An expedition guide?
A blogger?
Freelance photographer?
Traveling yoga/language/skill teacher?Anyone else who feels that they live an unconventional life!
Interviewees must be able to communicate in English.
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Ho Chi Minh City Writer
Summary
Tale.city is hiring Ho Chi Minh City writers.
Featured by Apple as “Top 10 Apps to Discover Your Next Destination”, Tale.city is a travel tech and digital media startup that aims to create a modern travel experience for millennials through our companion app. We allow users to create personalized walking tours of top urban destinations or to choose expertly curated existing guides. We enable a new generation to discover local hotspots and hidden gems and to explore cities through high-quality, short-form audio stories. Tale.city is venture-backed and founded by people with experience at Google, Facebook, Amazon, 500 Startups and Culture Trip.
Interested candidates can view the job description:
https://tinyurl.com/yaa662r4
or email me directly at:
sam.roth@tale.city
Requirements
-Fluency in English
-Excellent creative writing skill
-Passion for travel and writing
-Self-driven, responsible and detail-oriented
-A portfolio of work is a plusHo Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnamcollaboration
Best Small Caribbean Destinations
Summary
TravelMag.com is putting together a survey on the most charming beach towns in the Caribbean and looking for nominations from travel writers, bloggers, influencers and professionals. You can check out our similar survey on the most charming towns in Ireland, here: https://www.travelmag.com/articles/most-charming-towns-ireland/.
If you would like to send information on a destination you work with, represent or just love, for potential inclusion in the article, please send information for no more than 10. Keep in mind we are only looking for towns (not cities) and any beach location in the Caribbean can be included.
Requirements
– Must have covered/represented the destination nominated in the past
– Must have high resolution photos of destination to provide if neededN/A