“Travel allows us to live many lives, and in discovering new places, people and different ways of living, travel teaches us who we are.” — Laura McVeigh
Laura McVeigh is a successful travel writer and novelist (translated in over a dozen languages) whose writing career spans travel journalism, travel writing and literary fiction. She has authored travel books for Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness, with bylines in the Irish Times, Irish Independent, and features in Newsweek, BBC, New Internationalist, Traveller Magazine, and many more. A member of the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) and National Union of Journalists (NUJ), Laura is know for her immersive, culturally rich travel storytelling.
A seasoned traveller and polyglot, she has visited over 70 countries and is currently working on a new collection of travel essays. Her writing explores green travel, off-the-beaten-track journeys, and the power of cultural connection.
About Me
Experienced travel writer, internationally bestselling author, green travel expert, and educator.
For Editors
What I offer: freelance travel features, essays and journalism, or commissioned books and destination writing.
For Writers
Whether you’re starting out in travel writing, journalism or blogging, or are an experienced writer shifting into travel writing, I can help you turn your passion for travel into a paid career.
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