The Manual offers expert guides to men on a wide range of topics including grooming, fashion, travel, outdoors, food, and drink. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.15 for a 1,000 word article, but current pay rates are not clear. You can check out their old call for freelance writers here. To contact the editors, refer to their about us page.
C.Hub Magazine is “the first and only Afro-creative magazine that celebrates authenticity, originality and reliability in creativity.” They cover business, politics, entertainment, music, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, travel, technology, sports, and more. They have an Afro-Caribbean audience. They want articles of 750 to 1,200 words. Payment rates are discussed with the editor before submission. Details here.
Out & About Live exists to help you have the best possible experience in the great outdoors, providing the tools, knowledge and inspiration you need to get out and about more often. It’s not clear how to pitch them, but you can contact the editors here.
To Do Canada is a website that offers “a guide to things to do, places to go, day trips, weekend getaways, family fun activities, events and entertainment in Canada.” They are looking for freelance writers for travel/activities related articles. According to their write for us page, they pay $25 to $50 per article.
Cross Country Magazine is an international magazine about paragliding, paramotoring, and hang gliding. They publish eight times a year. Travel, adventure and destination articles should be 1,500-2000 words, with 20-30 well chosen photos. According to their guidelines, they pay €300 for a 6-page article. To contribute, refer to this page.
Imbibe is a magazine that is the “ultimate guide to drinks, from wine, spirit, and beer to coffee, tea, and everything in between.” They publish reviews, recipes, travelogues, and character profiles. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.67 per word. To pitch them, visit their contact us page.
The Hechinger Report is an independent, nonprofit news organization that focuses on inequality and innovation in education. They provide in-depth, fact-based, and unbiased reporting on education. They look for stories that combine compelling narratives from classrooms and campuses with smart, original analyses of national education issues. Stories should consider the research and draw from the knowledge of experts and affected communities. According to their writer’s guidelines page, they pay $1.50 per word for stories that generally range from 1,000 to 2,000 words and cover travel expenses on top of the story fee.
MONTECRISTO is Vancouver’s quarterly lifestyle magazine. They cover culture, fashion, travel, history, food, wine, art, design, architecture, business, books, beauty, and more. Since Vancouver is a cosmopolitan city, they “value national and international stories of interest to Vancouverites.” A payment report indicates that they paid $0.32 per word for a 1000-word profile or interview. To pitch them, refer to this page.
Tales from the Banana Trail is a blog that features inspiring stories of real world explorers, and also provides tools that help people achieve their full potential as explorers. The blog is comprised of 3 sections: Explore, Educate, and Equip. They accept guest posts (of at least 1,000 words). They want writers to send them a pitch first. They previously indicated pay of $100, but current rates are not clear. For details, visit this page.
National Post is a Canadian newspaper that covers politics, culture, travel, style, parenting, health, sports, and more. According to a payment report, they paid $0.33 per word for 750-word opinion, editorial, column or essay. To contact them, refer to this page.
Carolina Country is a monthly magazine published by North Carolina's electric cooperatives. They feature news, travel stories, gardening tips, recipes, and co-op info. Each month, in their "I Remember" series, they publish “a selection of your stories and pictures about your recollections of people, events, scenes — whatever memories mean a lot to you.” According to their submissions page, they pay $50 per story. They also accept story ideas, and are most interested in articles about the lives and achievements of North Carolina people and businesses served by the state's electric cooperatives. To learn more, refer to this page.
Culture Trip is a startup that operates in travel, media, and entertainment. They inspire people to explore the culture and creativity of the world. A payment report indicates an average pay of $0.17 per word. To learn about their freelance opportunities, visit this page.
Cowboys & Indians is an international magazine that is a source for Western art, photography, music, travel, history, food, ranch life, and more. According to an old payment report, they paid $0.75 for a 900-word profile or interview. To contact them, refer to this page.
Hidden Europe is a print magazine that is “dedicated to good travel writing that evokes the spirit of Europe’s diverse landscapes and cultures.” They publish thrice annually. According to a payment report, they paid $0.22 per word. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Everygirl is “the ultimate online resource helping shape the creative, career-driven woman to experience her life better lived.” They cover a wide range of topics including career and finance, fashion and beauty, decor, wellness, and travel. According to a payment report, they have paid $0.09 per word for a 1100-word article. To contact them, refer to this page.
Reserve & National Guard is a quarterly publication that covers education, money, travel, career, health, veterans, military spouses/kids, deployment and relocation. According to their pitch guide, they pay $75 to $300 for stories.
Atlanta Magazine is a general interest publication based in Atlanta, Georgia. They cover news, culture, food, travel, entertainment, style, and all things Atlanta. They are looking for stories that ''haven’t been told before, that help us see the city, the state, the region, and ourselves in new ways.'' According to an old payment report, they paid $0.67 per word for a 1186-word feature. To submit a pitch, refer to this page.
Texas Monthly is a magazine and website that covers Texas news, politics, culture, food, travel, history, music, crime, and more. They're looking for well-reported stories of varying lengths, as well as visual stories, essays, and thoughtful commentary. They value great storytelling, humor, vivid characters, distinctive voices, and fresh perspectives. According to their guidelines, they pay $1.00 per word for print article. Digital article rates are negotiated. To pitch them, refer to this page.
Architectural Digest is a monthly magazine celebrating international design talents, inspiring decorating ideas, innovative homes, travel, and culture. They publish nine international editions, and have “immeasurable influence in the world of interior design.” According to a payment report, they pay $0.56 per word. They are not always accepting pitches. To learn more, refer to this page.
Flood Magazine is a quarterly magazine that spans the diverse cultural landscape of film, television, music, art, and travel. According to payment reports, they paid $0.12 per word for a 848-word feature, and according an old post by their associate editor, they pay $175. To contact them, refer to this page.
HelpStay is a “volunteering abroad community where helpers connect with hosts to find a safe stay that suits their skills and interests for giving back.” They are not always open to submissions. According to their pitch guide, they pay €110 or $110 per published article.
COOL HUNTING is a publication that “uncovers the latest intersections of design, culture and technology.” They publish stories about creativity and innovation in technology, design, culture, food, travel, and style. According to a payment report, they have paid $0.19 per word. To pitch them, refer to this page.
Texas Co-op Power Magazine is a monthly magazine by Texas Electric Cooperatives. They publish stories about Texas history, culture, food, travel, and destinations, with particular interest in areas served by the electric cooperatives. They previously lisited pay as $300 to $1,200 per article, but now simply say they pay "highly competitive rates." For details, refer to their writer’s guidelines.
Vice is a digital media and broadcasting company based in Brooklyn, New York. They cover a wide range of topics including politics, culture, fashion, food, travel, drugs, sex, music, sports, and technology. They do not list pay rates, but payment reports indicate that they pay an average of $0.32 per word. To learn more, visit their about us page.
BBC Travel is a feature section within the website BBC.com. They offer high-quality content on destinations around the globe. They are looking for feature articles of 800 to 2,000 words. According to payment reports, they pay an average of $0.50 per word. For details, refer to this page.
The Culture-ist is an online travel and culture magazine that covers “conscious travel, social good and holistic wellness.” They help people discover how they can spend their lives traveling, giving back and living well. To pitch them, visit this page and refer to the email at the ''The Magazine'' section.
World Nomads provides travel insurance to independent travelers from over 150 countries. They are looking for stories for their Travel Wiser section, which content is designed to help travelers navigate unexpected challenges, travel well on a budget, choose the right travel gear, and stay fit and healthy on the road. They are not always open to submissions. According to their pitch guide, they pay AUD $0.70 per word, with most articles between 800 and 1200 words.
France Revisited is a web magazine that provides information, insights and impressions about travel, culture and life in France. The types of work that they publish include “journalism, review, analysis, experience, interview, opinion, essay, humor, vignette, video, photography.” According to their pitch guide, they pay up to 50 Euros per article.
The Objective Standard (TOS) is the “preeminent source for commentary from an Objectivist perspective, Objectivism being Ayn Rand’s philosophy of reason, egoism, and capitalism.” Ayn Rand was a Russian-American novelist and philosopher. They publish articles on a wide range of subjects including politics, law, foreign policy, economics, environmentalism, history, education, parenting, productivity tools and techniques, good living, and travel. According to their pitch guide, they pay 15 cents per word for articles and reviews, and 10 cents per word for interviews. To learn more, refer to this page.
Unearth Women is a women-founded travel publication with a mission to lift women’s voices and show travelers how to support women worldwide. Word length for their digital stories is 800 to 2000 words. They seek unique pitches for both their Women to Watch section and Feminist City Guides. According to their guidelines, they pay $125 to $250 per article depending on the story length and experience of the writer. To learn more, refer to their writer’s guidelines.