Travel Writer. Author. Educator.

“Travel allows us to live many lives, and in discovering new places, people and different ways of living, travel teaches us who we are.” – Laura McVeigh

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Experienced travel writer, international bestselling author, and educator.

Passionate about telling immersive culturally-rich stories through writing and travel photography, and helping aspiring travel writers build real, sustainable careers.

Laura McVeigh - author, travel writer, green travel expert

Laura is an experienced travel writer and international bestselling novelist published worldwide. She has authored travel books for Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness. Her writing has been featured in Newsweek, BBC, New Internationalist and Traveller Magazine among many other media.

Alongside her fiction and travel writing, Laura also helps aspiring travel writers build a career they love.

She is founder of Travel-Writing.com – providing free advice, insights and a roadmap into travel writing. She is a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) and the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). Laura is also publisher of Green Travel Guides – sharing green travel destination guides, regenerative and slow travel books, sustainable travel advice, tips and community.

A seasoned traveller and polyglot, Laura is currently working on a new collection of travel writing. She has a particular interest unusual travel journeys, green travel, literary voyages, travel writing with purpose and cultural connections.

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HOW I CAN HELP YOU

Whether you are looking for an experienced travel writer to create immersive, compelling travel stories, write commissioned content and books, collaborate on online travel projects, seeking storytelling advice and guidance, or you are seeking support for how to build a successful career as a travel writer, find out here how I can help you:

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WHY I LOVE TRAVEL WRITING

Having travelled and written extensively for many years, and as a polyglot with a love of language learning and cultural connection, I believe travel writing and visual storytelling can transport us to new places, and at the same time transform how we see the world.

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What I offer

As an experienced writer with a love of place, unusual stories and with a particular interest in green and slow travel, I can help editors with freelance travel writing, commissioned books, and editorial consultancy.

You can find more of my green & sustainable travel and slow travel writing at www.greentravelguides.world

For aspiring travel writers, or fiction writers seeking to pivot into nonfiction, I offer advice, free mini-guides, ebooks, workshops and courses, and free tips and insights at travel-writing.com.

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What Others Say About My Work

Editor Testimonials

”Really excellent work, thank you for being so thorough.” – Lonely Planet Editor

”I can see you know your stuff! That’s absolutely brilliant…Thanks so much for all your hard work.” – DK Eyewitness Editor

Reader Testimonials

”It’s like having your own personal, highly knowledgeable tour guide.” – Lonely Planet Reader

Media & Press Quotes

”A moving examination of the transformative power of storytelling and the imagination.” – Traveller Magazine

”A warm, wonderful [story] that will stay with you even after the journey has ended.” – New International Magazine

”Beautiful, imaginative [writing]. A David and Goliath story for the times we live in.” – Irish Independent

Meet Laura

Travel writer, Laura McVeigh, Balearics

Laura McVeigh

Travel Writer, Author and Educator

I have always been equally passionate about storytelling, travel and cultural connection. With a love of learning new languages and having travelled to over 70 countries, having lived in different parts of the world, and – prior to my writing career – working internationally with people from over 145 countries, I have a deep curiosity for exploring and understanding better the world around me.

Inspired by travel writers like (fellow Irish woman) Dervla Murphy, Patrick Leigh Fermor, Freya Stark, Jan Morris and Colin Thubron, all known for their rich storytelling and deep cultural insights, I am always seeking out interesting and untold travel stories.

Travel and story are the bridges that enable us to connect to each other better. Story, told well, has the power to transform lives, and open minds and hearts.

For Writers

I also believe that anyone with a love for travel and storytelling can build a thriving career as a writer. I set up Travel-Writing.com to help aspiring travel writers create sustainable careers based around their passion for travel, and I share tips and insights I’ve learnt along the way there. Get access to free mini-guides on emerging travel writing trends, learn about writing with purpose, or get your copy of the The Travel Writer’s Pitch Pack (full of done-for-you pitch templates and step-by-step guidance). This year, I’ve gathered up all I’ve learnt on my own writing journey to create Write Your Way Around the World – available to pre-order now – offering a complete step-by-step roadmap on how to turn your passion for travel into a thriving career.

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For Editors

Ready to collaborate or commission your next project? Explore my portfolio and blog to see how my travel writing and storytelling can elevate your brand or publication.

To find out more about my fiction writing visit: lauramcveigh.wordpress.com or find me on social media on Insta and X @lcmcveigh

Thanks for joining me on the journey!

Want to kickstart your travel writing journey?

Let’s talk about how I can help you craft compelling travel stories, land commissions, and build your writing business.

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