Writing

Below you’ll find a selection of my journalism. I am also an experienced copywriter and have written for many brands: from e-commerce sites such as Groupon to destination marketing agencies like CT Consults and a range of art galleries, entertainment venues and restaurants.
​For commissions and enquiries, please email vicky.wordsmith@gmail.com ​

Pride of Britain Hotels – From candles to calligraphy: 6 heritage courses to enjoy in the North of England
loveEXPLORING – Explore western Turkey: things to see and where to stay 
Confidentials – From Ayvalık’s ‘garbage ladies’ to trailblazing hotels: A sustainable trip to Turkey 
The Independent – Istanbul city guide: Where to stay, eat, drink and shop
Travel Weekly – Art of reinvention: Istanbul's wave of cultural openings 
Wanderlust magazine – British break mini guide to Pembrokeshire
Bradt Guides Travel Club magazine – (Wo)Manchester: A tour around the birthplace of female suffrage
BBC Travel – Spain's 'white-gold' super-drink
Toronto Star – Black Book guide to Valencia, European Capital of Smart Tourism 
loveEXPLORING – Europe's design capital: six reasons to visit sunny Valencia 
The Guardian/Saturday magazine – 10 fun UK learning holidays that make perfect Christmas presents 
Atlas Obscura – What does it take to build the world’s largest dry-stone maze?
loveEXPLORING – 48 hours in Buxton
loveEXPLORING ­– 8 reasons to visit Cheshire
Bradt Guides Travel Club magazine – From art to astrotourism: 48 hours in Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Stylist – How to learn a new language and get fluent fast
BBC Travel ­– The UK town that inspired the Olympics
Confidentials – Soviets, Sundays and a Salford taboo - the story of Britain’s oldest film society
Confidentials – The Weavers Factory: the new Manchester gallery with a remarkable story
Confidentials – ‘Even the statues look down on you’ - Manchester’s homeless walking tours
Confidentials – Why Alentejo is the new Algarve (just keep it quiet)
Confidentials – Middle Piccadilly Spa Retreat: a home from home