I’m writing this as an assignment for MatadorU. I am always looking for places to (hopefully) publish my writing and, although I didn’t come up with anything radically different, it was very useful to find out the details of how to go about approaching new markets.

1. Travelers’ Tales – http://travelerstales.com

Travelers’ Tales has over 100 titles in print and publishes 6-8 books a year, including Best Women’s Travel Writing. Travelers’ Tales also runs the annual Solas Award for travel writing.

Publisher: James O’Reilly

Executive Editor: Larry Habegger

Editor-at-large: Sean O’Reilly

Submissions policy: Travelers’ Tales accepts finished manuscripts for its anthologies and for the Solas Award year-round. Previously published work is OK, as long as you retain the rights. If you wish to enter the Solas competition, you have to pay $10 for each category (with a two category minimum.)

—–Note: I submitted to the next best Women’s Travel Writing and received a message from Sean the next day telling me that they “quite enjoyed” my story and advising me to submit to the Solas Award.

2. World Hum – http://worldhum.com

World hum is part of the Travel Channel network. This site has featured articles from authors both new and renowned, including Pico Iyer. Many articles published originally on World Hum have gone on to be included in The Best American Travel Writing series.

Co-editors-in-chief: Jim Benning and Michael Yessis

Senior editor: Eva Holland

Submissions policy: As of mid-June 2010 submissions were closed, but look likely to re-open.

—–Note: I have submitted here before and received a (very nice) personal rejection note six months later.

3. The Expeditioner – http://theexpeditioner.com

The Expeditioner is a Brooklyn-based online travel magazine featuring articles and videos for the avid traveler.

Editor-in-chief: Matt Stabile

Managing editor: Jon Wick

Submissions policy: The Expeditioner welcomes unsolicited submissions from travel writers at all stages in their career. Articles tend to be first-person narratives in the range of 1,000 to 1,300 words. Send finished manuscripts to matt.stabile @ theexpeditioner.com

—–Note: I submitted a piece to their upcoming anthology. Response pending.

4. Galavanting – http://gogalavanting.com

Galavanting is an online women’s tavel magazine and community. From the site: “We know that not every female is in search of the world’s perfect facial. And that people without trust funds travel too.”

Editor-in-chief: Kim Mance

Submissions policy: Send a pitch or finished manuscript no longer that 1,200 words to submissions @ gogalavanting.com with SUBMISSIONS as the subject. Also provide a short bio and links to previously published writing. If you have not had a response within three weeks, assume your piece has been rejected.

—Note: I have submitted here twice and never received a response.

5. GoNomad http://gonomad.com

From the website: “GoNOMAD.com is a comprehensive resource center, designed to provide independent and alternative travelers with all the information and inspiration they need to plan their travels in the U.S. and abroad.” This website features unusual articles and off-the-beaten-path destinations.

Editor: Max Hartshorne

Submissions policy: Send one page email to editorial @ gonomad.com with pitch, dates of trip, writer’s background, intended department and whether or not it has been published before.  Also send a file with headshot, one sentence bio and information on the availability of photographs. GoNomad also accepts unsolicited manuscripts.

6. The Guardian –http://guardian.co.uk

Publishes an 18-20 page travel supplement on Saturdays.

Submissions: Contact travel@guardian.co.uk Does not accept unsolicited manuscripts, but you can contact them with ideas.

7. San Francisco Chronicle –sfgate.com

Publishes a six to eight page travel supplement on Sundays. New freelancers have the best chance with California related pieces.

Editor: Spud Hilton

Submissions: Contact Spud Hilton: shilton@sfchronicle.com

Note: I actually had found more detailed submission information, but since lost it. Anyone?

8. Islands – http://islands.com

Published eight times a year and dedicated to travel on worldwide islands.

Features editor: Matthew Miller

Editors-at-large: Dave Herndon and Ty Sawyer

Submissions: New contributors have the best chance with the front-of-the-book Discover section–features are assigned to regular writers. Contact islands.editorial@bonniercorp.com

9. Budget Travel – http://budgettravel.com

Published 10 times a year. Focuses on budget travel in worldwide destinations.

Editor in Chief: Nina Willdorf

Features editor: Valerie Rains

Submissions: Send published pieces as a sample, your pitch (not a completed article) and a cover letter to letters@budgettravel.com

10. In The Know Traveler – http://intheknowtraveler.com

In The Know Traveler publishes stories that inspire travel of 450-600 words in length. The pay is low though: $10 per article.

Editor: Devin Galaudet

Submissions: Send completed story, with photographs if you have them, to editor@intheknowtraveler.com

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Some of the publications I have listed are still far, far out of my reach, but certainly half are achievable. I will update if I hear back from any.