Writing
Below you’ll find a selection of my journalism. You can find out more about my other writing and related services – including copywriting, editing and proofreading - on the homepage.
For commissions and enquiries, please email vicky.wordsmith@gmail.com.
For commissions and enquiries, please email vicky.wordsmith@gmail.com.
Confidentials – Cultural clout, festivals galore and wildlife on the doorstep - Why is Canberra so underrated?
Euronews – Dystopian beauty: Why you should visit Germany’s former industrial hub
Confidentials – Unspoiled Alpine retreats and Romantic Road surprises: Exploring Bavaria’s lesser-known charms
Smithsonian Magazine – England’s ‘well dressing’ tradition features striking, elaborate floral murals
National Geographic Traveller – How to plan a walking tour of Glasgow in the footsteps of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
NationalWorld – 24 hours in Weimar, Germany: what to do in the birth city of Bauhaus, Weimar Classicism and German democracy
Confidentials – From Wigan to… Iraq? A VERY different type of travel company
The Independent – Bavaria beyond Oktoberfest: Why you should visit Germany's 'trad' region outside of its famous festival
Confidentials – Mackintosh, murals and magical sculptures - Why Glasgow is the ultimate arty city break
JRNY Travel 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 – British break mini guide to Pembrokeshire
Bradt Guides Travel Club – (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 – 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 – 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
Euronews – Dystopian beauty: Why you should visit Germany’s former industrial hub
Confidentials – Unspoiled Alpine retreats and Romantic Road surprises: Exploring Bavaria’s lesser-known charms
Smithsonian Magazine – England’s ‘well dressing’ tradition features striking, elaborate floral murals
National Geographic Traveller – How to plan a walking tour of Glasgow in the footsteps of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
NationalWorld – 24 hours in Weimar, Germany: what to do in the birth city of Bauhaus, Weimar Classicism and German democracy
Confidentials – From Wigan to… Iraq? A VERY different type of travel company
The Independent – Bavaria beyond Oktoberfest: Why you should visit Germany's 'trad' region outside of its famous festival
Confidentials – Mackintosh, murals and magical sculptures - Why Glasgow is the ultimate arty city break
JRNY Travel 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 – British break mini guide to Pembrokeshire
Bradt Guides Travel Club – (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 – 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 – 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
