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Inside the Travel Lab recognised on list of top Travel Blogs
Congratulations to member Abigail King, whose blog Inside the Travel Lab was recently named as one of the best Travel Writing Sites! http://bit.ly/1JvMr2x
Emma O’Reilly launches new blog
Travel Writer and Editor, Emma O’Reilly, has launched an exciting new blog at www.thegallivants.com, based around her travels both with and without her husband and two children. Emma says ‘I want to inform and entertain people, rather than just presenting a … ..more
Christine Fagg
It is with great sadness that the Guild reports the death of its former member Christine Fagg, ballerina turned travel writer. Colleague Mary Anne Evans remembers her as a “charming, small elegant lady always with a delightful smile, a wry … ..more
Only in London New Guidebook by Duncan J.D. Smith
BGTW member Duncan J. D. Smith’s latest guidebook is out now! Two and a half years in the making, Only in London tells the story of the city using over 100 unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects. It’s all … ..more
On a Wing and a Prayer
When writer and intrepid traveller Sarah Woods set about discovering the jungles of Central and South America, her quest – to catch sight of one of the few last breeding pairs of Harpy Eagles – took her into some of … ..more
Guild’s new Yearbook launched
The Guild’s new Yearbook is out. It’s a must have source for anyone involved in travel and can be ordered on this website. Want to find a writer who’s expert on a particular country, knows everything there is to know … ..more
Dutch award for Stuart Forster
Stuart Forster was named Journalist of the Year at the Holland Press Awards 2015 for his body of work published during 2014 on the Netherlands and Dutch culture.The awards evening was held at the official London residence of the Dutch … ..more
Members News: Spring 2015
ISSUED BY THE BRITISH GUILD OF TRAVEL WRITERS Issue No.49; April 2015 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE IT’S UPWARDS AND ONWARDS FOR THE BRITISH GUILD OF TRAVEL WRITERS The British Guild of Travel Writers is looking forward to the gala launch of its … ..more
On the Trail of the Unhorsed King
For one week in March, the East Midlands city of Leicester welcomed media teams from around the world to witness the ceremony, rich symbolism and spectacle associated with the final laying to rest of the mortal remains of King Richard … ..more
Thuringia present Andreasstraße Memorial with BGTW…
Managing Director of the Thuringia Tourist Board Bärbel Grönegres handed over the BGTW 2014 Tourism Award to the Andreasstraße Memorial. Both the Chairman and the Director of the memorial held a speech thanking the Guild for the award and pointing out its importance. (Photo credit: Andreasstrasse … ..more
