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EP 16: How to Travel Like a Writer, Not Just a Tourist

Inside travel writing··16 August 2026·15 min

About this episode

This episode of Inside Travel Writing is about something I think about basically every time I pack a bag: travelling for pleasure vs. travelling for work. If you're in a destination with a day or two to explore, how do you organise your time if you're there for work versus for pleasure? It's totally different trip depending on why you're actually there. In this episode I'm sharing:What a genuine, switched-off pleasure day actually looks like for meWhat changes the second I'm travelling as a writer, even self-funded, with no commission lined upWhy I email PRs before a trip - and what I'm actually asking for (spoiler: not a freebie)The one habit I have on self-funded work trips that turns experiences into stories Love the show? Share it with a fellow writer or leave a review 🙏🏻 For more resources, visit www.thefreelancersyear.com Let's connect! Come say hi on Instagram: @thefreelancersyear Happy writing + travelling! - Lindy