With travel season in full swing, media outlets are hungry for fresh, compelling stories that capture the spirit of adventure, cultural connection, and unique experiences. Whether you're representing a destination, hotel, or travel-inspired brand, finding the right journalist can make all the difference. To help you break through the noise and land meaningful coverage, we’ve rounded up six standout travel writers who are always on the lookout for their next great story.

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1 -  Chloe Caldwell, Freelance

Role: Freelance
About: Chloe Caldwell is a travel and lifestyle writer whose work appears in nationally recognized publications including the Los Angeles Times, Thrillist, TripSavvy, Brides, SFGATE, and Uproxx, among others. She contributes in-depth destination guides, hotel reviews, festival coverage, e-commerce round-ups, product reviews, and more, offering readers engaging and informative content across a wide range of topics.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: I've visited over 20 countries in the past few years. There are 5 destinations I'm dying to return to — including one in the US.

Socials: Instagram

Location: San Diego, CA

2 - Joey Hadden, Business Insider

Role: Lifestyle Reporter

About: Joey Hadden is a NYC-based travel reporter and photojournalist at Business Insider, covering transportation, alternative lifestyles, and travel tips through immersive, visual storytelling. A St. Edward's University grad with a BA in Photocommunications, Joey has traveled by train in seven countries and stayed in unique places—from a Swiss wine barrel to a cabin on the world’s largest cruise ship. In her free time, she shoots film and plays drums.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: I went on an adults-only cruise for the first time. It was worth the $6,000 price tag for 6 reasons.
Socials: X
Location: Brooklyn, NY

3 - Josh Rivera, USA Today

Role: Consumer Travel Editor
About: Josh Rivera is the Consumer Travel Editor at USA Today, with over a decade of experience in digital and print publishing. A seasoned editorial leader and storyteller, he specializes in travel and features, with a focus on engaging audiences, growing diverse readership, and creating content that informs and inspires.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: Inside Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Night: The adults-only party at sea where everyone sees red

Socials: X, LinkedIn

Location: Washington, D.C.

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4 - Shoshi Parks, 7x7

Role: Executive Editor 
About: Shoshi is Executive Editor at 7x7 Magazine. Her work as a travel, history, and science journalist has appeared at Smithsonian Magazine, Atlas Obscura, Discover Magazine, Fodor's, and other outlets. She's the author of the upcoming popular history book, The Human Zoo (out 2026). 

Recent or Relevant Coverage: The Tiny Town Attracting Big Attention on the Northern California Coast

Socials: LinkedIn

Location: San Francisco, CA

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5 - Patty Hodapp, Outside

Role: Senior Contributing Travel Editor

About: Patty Hodapp is the senior contributing travel editor at Outside, where she reports on the intersection of fitness and adventure. Her global perspective is shaped by time spent living in Ireland, England, Italy, Spain, and Puerto Rico, with travel bylines in Outside, Men’s Journal, Travel Channel, and Vice. Highlights from her adventures include thru-hiking the Camino de Santiago, a close encounter with a mountain lion in New Mexico, and solo-backpacking Michigan’s Isle Royale—where she met her husband. Based in the southern Rockies, she spends her free time trail running, fly-fishing, and carving mountain turns.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: 18 Romantic Getaways That Are Far Better than Roses or Chocolate
Socials: Instagram
Location: Taos, NM

6 - Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler

Role: Commerce Editor

About: Charlie Hobbs is an Associate Editor at Condé Nast Traveler, where he chips in on pop culture, food and beverage, hotels, and features coverage. He grew up in New Canaan, Connecticut and got published working for NewCanaanite.comWhen not traveling, writing, and editing, you might find Charlie reading, cooking, or watching movies. He loves New York City and wouldn't want to live anywhere else.

Recent or Relevant Coverage: Nekajui, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve: First Guest
Socials: Instagram
Location: New York, NY

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