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The official account of the BGTW (British Guild of Travel Writers): 240+ professional journalists, bloggers, editors, photographers & broadcasters. ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://bgtw.org

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Me with a cheesy smile in front of a lecture FULL of flowers and in front of the Sri Lankan and UK & NI flags

Me with a cheesy smile in front of a lecture FULL of flowers and in front of the Sri Lankan and UK & NI flags

A joy and a pleasure to reminisce about my @travwriters.bsky.social trip to Sri Lanka in the Sri Lankan High Commission, and to hear about fellow members' memorable experiences.

Just noticed how amazing those flowers are!

25.09.2025 20:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exploring Port Sunlight, Model Village On The Wirral Port Sunlight was an early workers' village that incorporated the ideals of employee welfare, culture and aesthetics.

Exploring Port Sunlight, an early workers' village with one of the country's finest art galleries #portsunlight #cheshire #wirral #uktravel #bgtw @travwriters.bsky.social

29.09.2025 12:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A graphic with the shortlist for the Celebrating Diversity Through Storytelling award.

A graphic with the shortlist for the Celebrating Diversity Through Storytelling award.

Also delighted to be up for the @travwriters.bsky.social Celebrating Diversity Through Storytelling award for my @runnymedetrust.bsky.social feature on Londonโ€™s South Asian history.

Congratulations to my fellow finalists, the brilliant @annahrichards.bsky.social and @shebsthewanderer.bsky.social ๐ŸŽ‰

04.10.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Seriously chuffed to be a finalist in the @travwriters.bsky.social BGTW Members' Excellence Awards. My @theguardian.com feature on food and wine in Samoรซns made the shortlist for best specialist feature. I'm up against stiff competition, but it's wonderful to be shortlisted.

07.10.2025 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Incredible journey yesterday with Yellowhead Helicopters over Mount Robson (Yexyexรฉscen) Provincial Park. At 3,954m this is the most prominent mountain in the Rockies.

#Travel #Mountains #BGTW @travwriters.bsky.social

15.09.2025 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This makes me very happy, and to see the magazine in such esteemed company too

06.09.2025 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How To Visit Chester: Best Things To See And Do How to visit Chester: why you should go, what to see and do, and how to plan your visit to this historic city in Cheshire.

Some of the best things to see and do in the historic city of Chester #chester #cheshire #englandtravel #travel #TravelBlogs #TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelAddicts #bgtw @travwriters.bsky.social

28.08.2025 13:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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COVER REVEAL! Here it is, the wonderful front cover to my new book to be published in Jan 2026 with Bradt Guides. This Is Not My Land: 30 Years on a Small Cotswolds Farm. #naturefriendlyfarming, conservation, & the ultimate in microcosmic #slowtravel. #Oxfordshire #Cotswolds @travwriters.bsky.social

01.09.2025 09:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A screenshot with the photos and bios of the mentors on the scheme.

A screenshot with the photos and bios of the mentors on the scheme.

๐Ÿšจ The latest round of the Talking Travel Writing mentoring scheme is now open for applications.

Iโ€™m delighted to be part of a panel of 11 mentors.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ The scheme is free & the closing date is 14 Sept.

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22.08.2025 16:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Perfecting #Portugal: feature for Practical Motorhome #touring the country from east to west to east through Alentejo, Central & Northern regions, staying at aires and campsites along the way. Available to read now in the latest issue (302). #camping #roadtrip #campervan @travwriters.bsky.social

19.08.2025 08:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exploring Corsica on a slow eco-escape - Wanderlust With the islandโ€™s popularity soaring during the summer months, Anna Richards looks at how visitors can lessen their impact while stillย savouring Corsicaโ€™s culture, trails and history

My slow guide to Corsica was published in the June/July edition of Wanderlust Magazine, & now it's online. Editors, I'm heading back to Corsica in exactly 3 weeks, exploring lesser-known places in the east & centre, & I'm open for commissions!
www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/...

18.08.2025 08:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner 2025 - Tickets & Information Join the BGTW for the night of the year at our 2025 Gala Awards Dinner on November 3rd at One Marylebone, London.

Dear Industry friends & partners, join us to celebrate the British Guild of Travel Writersโ€™ 65th Anniversary at the BGTW Annual Gala Awards Dinner, in partnership with Meet Boston and Explore Charleston. Doors open 6pm, Monday 3 November.

Info and tickets here: bgtw.org/gala/

09.08.2025 06:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Historically on the ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Isle of Man the main fish caught was herring, since they ran in shoals off the coast.
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๐ŸŸ Some of the herrings are also preserved by smoking, making the famousย Manx kippers. #IOMStory #BGTW

29.07.2025 14:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A beginner's guide to island-hopping in Croatia Beginner's guide to island-hopping in Croatia: tips for finding ferry tickets & routes plus suggested itineraries from Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar & Rijeka

I get asked about island-hopping in Croatia all the time, so here's my guide for @weather2travel.bsky.social
www.weather2travel.com/blog/beginne...

06.08.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How I beat Franceโ€™s 40ยฐC heatwaves This Alpine town is cool and crowd-free in summer, and luxury comes at a fraction of winter prices

Temperatures are soaring again in Lyon, so perhaps it's time for Mimolette and me to head back to the mountains. Here's the story of our last trip, beating the heatwave in Les Gets, for @theipaper.com

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07.08.2025 07:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿšจ Win a copy of #SmallEarthquakes ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿฝ

06.08.2025 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Amid the vines in the Wine Garden of England, tasting the first edition English sparkling wine of Domaine Evremond, an Anglo-French collaboration between premium wine specialist Hatch Mansfield & Champagne Taittinger. What a way to spend a summer afternoon in #Kent. #winelovers #Englishwine

07.08.2025 08:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Travels with Shafik: in search of South America Travel author Sahfik Meghji on his new book Small Earthquakes, the gringo trial, and why his favourite country in South American depends on whoโ€™s askingโ€ฆ

A pleasure to chat to Sam Baldwin at the Travel Memoir Review about South America, travel writing, and the inspiration behind Crossed Off the Map and Small Earthquakes.

๐Ÿ“š @hurstpublishers.bsky.social &
@latinamericabureau.bsky.social

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08.08.2025 11:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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