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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 ​
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Confidentials – Mackintosh, murals and magical sculptures - Why Glasgow is the ultimate arty city break
JRNY magazine – Petals and paganism in the Peak District
inews – Philadelphia: The cost-effective US East Coast destination that’s ideal for a winter city break
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
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VICKY SMITH | WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER: TRAVEL & ARTS
vicky.wordsmith@gmail.com
© 2021 by Vicky Smith
  • ABOUT
  • WRITING
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • TRAVELS
    • AFRICA >
      • Egypt
      • Morocco
    • ANTARCTICA
    • ASIA >
      • Azerbaijan
      • Bhutan
      • China
      • Georgia
      • India
      • Nepal
      • Qatar
      • Singapore
      • Turkey
      • Vietnam
    • EUROPE >
      • Austria
      • Bosnia & Herzegovina
      • Czech Republic
      • Estonia
      • France
      • Hungary
      • Iceland
      • Ireland
      • Latvia
      • Lithuania
      • Malta
      • Montenegro
      • Netherlands
      • North Macedonia
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Slovakia
      • Spain
    • N. AMERICA >
      • Canada
      • USA >
        • California
        • Florida
        • New York
        • Pennsylvania
    • OCEANIA >
      • Australia
      • New Zealand
    • S. AMERICA >
      • Argentina
      • Bolivia
      • Chile
      • Ecuador
      • Peru
      • Uruguay