Journalists Who Cover Backpacking

Blair Bigham

Toronto, Canada

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Blair is a multimedia freelance journalist and emergency and critical care doctor based in Toronto, Canada.  He received his journalism training at the Munk School of Global Affairs and his research training at the Institute for Medical Sciences, both at U of Toronto. His medical training was at ...

Taylor Dibbert

Washington, United States of America

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Taylor Dibbert is a writer and journalist based in Washington, D.C. 

He's written for many publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The Washington Times, The Boston Herald, Foreign Policy, The National Interest, HuffPost, War on the Rocks, Lawfare, Arab News and The Diplomat.

Yaren Fadiloglulari

Nicosia, Cyprus

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Yaren is a freelance writer currently based between Cyprus and Prague. She writes travel stories for digital publications and SEO content for startups and brands. Her work has appeared in The Independent, Time Out, Euronews, Reader's Digest, and more.

Patricia Figueiredo

London, United Kingdom

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I'm a Brazilian freelance journalist currently based in London and a scholarship holder at the Erasmus Mundus Master's program in Journalism, Media and Globalisation. Recently I have had bylines at Euronews, Climate Home News, Next City, Agência Pública, InfoAmazonia and Folha de S. Paulo, among ...

Simon Heptinstall

Melksham, United Kingdom

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Simon Heptinstall is a journalist based in Melksham, United Kingdom.

Zach Johnston

Los Angeles, United States of America

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Zach Johnston is a video editor and composer working in the news media and short documentary formats.

Ewelina Kawczynska

Przemyśl, Poland

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I am broadcast and print journalist currently covering the war in Ukraine and based in Przemysl (Polish- Ukraine border)
I have covered the terrorist attacks in Barcelona in August 2017 and  October Referendum. I work with TV stations from Poland, Germany and the USA.  Occasionally I travel to ...

Hana Larock

Ciudad de México, Mexico

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Hi there! I'm Hana. I've been a freelance content writer for the last five years. I've written many articles for companies in IT and cybersecurity industries, as well as real estate, promotions, marketing, etc. In addition to this, most of my work has been published in the Travel industry. I'd love ...

Tim Leffel

Tampa, United States of America

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Tim Leffel is a journalist and travel writer based in Tampa, FL, United States.

Lauren Mack

New York, United States of America

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Lauren is a freelance multimedia journalist who has written on a variety of topics both in the U.S. and in Asia. Lauren is currently the New York City Travel Editor at The Daily Meal and her travel stories regularly appear on Cheapflights.com, a travel blog offering news and tips for smarter travel,...

Jennifer Malloy

Calgary, Canada

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Jennifer Malloy is a Calgary, Alberta-based freelance journalist with a love for travel and the outdoors. She's travelled to over 35 countries, but never tires of exploring her own backyard and can usually be found gallivanting around the mountains with her young son. Jennifer is passionate about ...

Luke Mann

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Trainee journalist and freelance writer based in Bristol, United Kingdom. 

University of the West of England: MA Journalism (Specialist Features).

Specialising in sports and travel writing.

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Jason Mitchell

London, United Kingdom

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Jason Mitchell is a journalist based in Bogotá, Colombia.

Anna Richards

Lyon, France

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A journalist based in Lyon, France, covering travel and the outdoors in Lyon and the rest of the country.

Elen Turner

Kathmandu, Nepal

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Elen Turner is a journalist based in Kathmandu, Central Development Region, Nepal.

I specialise in travel writing and literary/cultural stories.

Julia Varela

Madrid, Spain

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Julia Varela is a journalist currently based in Madrid, Spain.

Hayley Zimak

Toronto, Canada

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Hayley Zimak is a Canadian journalist based in London, United Kingdom. She has over ten years of media experience, four of those with the country’s largest media company, Rogers Communications. She worked her way up from weekend traffic announcer to full-time news anchor and reporter, voicing ...