RoadRUNNER is a bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing active motorcycle enthusiasts with information on national and international tours, exciting new places to ride, review of new motorcycles, and information about products that enhance motorbikes’ riding experience. For Tour Editorial, they are looking for articles about motorcycle tours throughout the U.S. and Canada. Articles must be 800-1000 words long and writers must submit 30 to 50 original, high-resolution photographs. They do not want pitches, just complete drafts. According to their writers' guidelines, they pay $100.
AFAR is the 'experiential travel guide.' They cover travel stories from a more personal perspective, telling their "stories through people, allowing readers to explore authentic local cultures from the inside out." According to their pitch guide, pay for their magazine starts at $1 per word. Pay for Afar.com starts at $0.50 per word.
The Los Angeles Times Travel section seeks original destination articles that evoke a sense of place and time, with trips taken within the last two years. They look for first-person pieces (about 2,000 words) and Guidebooks (500 to 700 words). According to their writers’ guidelines, payment starts at $200, with extra for photos. Destination feature story payment starts at $350. Submissions can be mailed or emailed.
Russian Life magazine is a quarterly magazine covering all aspects of Russian culture, travel, history, and more. Their features are generally freelanced, and writers are invited to send queries for features or for a small number of other departments (the full list is available in the guidelines). Pay varies depending upon the length and difficulty of the article. To learn more, refer to Russian Life’s submission guidelines.
Celtic Life International is looking for articles on all aspects of Celtic living, including food, history/heritage, travel, books, and more. They want “writing that demonstrates insight, integrity, and humour.” Payment is based on the number of words published. According to their pitch guide, they pay 20 cents per word (presumably Canadian).
EQ Living is the "premier magazine of luxe country life." They profile prominent people living an equestrian lifestyle, profile unique homes, farms, and ranches, and publish articles on travel, style, home design, culture, and dining. According to their pitch guide, they pay $100 for departments and $200 to $300 for features. To learn more, refer to this page.
VitaBella Magazine is a blog inspired by the “Old Country” and is “about how life is supposed to feel”. They accept articles on food, health, travel, and other features including interviews and book reviews. They accept articles for which they pay as well as guest posts, which are unpaid. They previously mentioned paying $10 to $50, but current rates are not clear. They are not always open to submissions. Details here.