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Julia Hammond

Freelance Travel Writer

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Profession(s)

Writer

Contact

http://www.juliahammond.co.uk

Biography

Julia Hammond is an Essex-based travel writer who’s an enthusiastic advocate for independent travel and a passionate geographer. She has visited more than 130 countries, many as a solo female traveller. Her portfolio includes articles published by Daily Passport, New Zealand Herald, The Independent, The Telegraph, Going, The Discoverer, BBC Travel, Love Exploring, Culture Trip and Fodors. She also works as a freelance copywriter for clients such as Wanderlust magazine, Leatherback Travel and Icelandia.

Mini-Portfolio Work Examples

Madagascar (New Zealand Herald)


https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/why-madagascar-should-be-top-of-your-travel-bucket-list-for-2025/VGEKBZHZPZFYRNJWTNZ6OCFFIM/


Suriname Sloth Sanctuary (Going)


https://www.going.com/guides/suriname-sloths


Volcanic regions (Daily Passport)


https://dailypassport.com/most-active-volcanic-regions/


Birds in Iceland (Icelandia)


https://www.icelandia.com/inspiration/birds-in-iceland


Philadelphia (Wanderlust advertorial)


https://www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/how-to-spend-three-days-in-philadelphia/


 

Recent & Upcoming Trips

2023 Netherlands Hungary Romania Norway Aruba Guianas 2024 USA Madagascar Azores Uzbekistan Iceland 2025 Jamaica Croatia South Korea Taiwan Philippines Peru 2026 Spain Germany Mexico & Guatemala Sao Tome & Principe Austria

Destination Expertise

Northern Europe, Western Europe, Iceland, United States of America (USA)

Specialisms

Budget Travel, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Rail Travel

Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/JuliaHammondTravelWriting/
https://twitter.com/juliamhammond

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