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Fatima Saif, February 3rd, 2026
Business Insider covers business, personal finance, tech, lifestyle, politics, and more. Their lifestyle and entertainment editor is looking to commission some new stories. See below for some topics they’re looking for right now.
“Personal essays about:
- Moving to/from/within the US
- Unconventional living situations (living off the grid, in unique places, with in-laws or parents, in separate houses from your spouse, on a sailboat, etc)
- Unconventional travel arrangements (traveling with an ex, in-laws, parents, etc)
First-person experientials about:
- Ferry rides
- Flight upgrades
- Cruises
Travel stories:
- Packing guides for popular locations
- Stories from people who have traveled extensively (favorite places to visit, underrated gems, etc)”
Rates begin at $230 for 600 words. To learn more, refer to their post and pitch form.