Design Her Travel
Do you feel most alive when exploring new parts of the world? Do you dream of living a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose?
If so, you’re in right place! Design Her Travel is the podcast that inspires you to turn those dreams into reality.
Hosted by global nomad Kim Anderson, this podcast is your weekly source of travel tips, fascinating stories, and actionable advice. Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo trip, planning your next family adventure, or searching for ways to design an intentional life full of travel, Design Her Travel has something for you.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes of extraordinary journeys, from travelers who’ve walked the globe, rowed across oceans, written best-selling books and created success as digital nomads and travel entrepreneurs.
Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, you’ll get real-world tips, heartfelt stories, and the kind of inspiration that’ll have you turning your travel dreams into reality.
Meet Kim:
Her solo travels have taken her to over 40 countries and across countless oceans, and her unique experiences—like sailing the world despite not seeing the ocean until age 12—prove that transformation happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Her passion for adventure and community led her to create Design Her Travel group trips for like-minded women, offering you the chance to explore the world with a built-in travel tribe of lifelong friends.
Tune in each week to discover inspiration, learn something new, and get excited about planning your next adventure!
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Design Her Travel
Building a Career in Travel Writing: An Insider's Guide w/ Lonely Planet Author, Cristian Bonetto #113
Ready to turn your passion for travel into a writing career?
In this episode, you'll hear from Melbourne-based travel writer Christian Bonetto, who’s authored over 50 travel guides for publications like Lonely Planet and Hardie Grant.
Together with host Kim Anderson, you'll explore the art of travel writing, learn how to capture the beauty of the unexpected and discover how to find new stories in every destination.
Christian takes you on his journey from a curious traveler to a guidebook author, sharing how his fascination with America and Canada fueled his career. He also dives into his connection to Italy and how his heritage shapes his writing and the complex feelings that come with it.
You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of travel writing, from researching cities like Venice to balancing deadlines and uncovering fresh perspectives.
If you're curious about the ins and outs of travel writing or want to know what it takes to make it, this episode has all the insights you need!
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- What's a work trip really like for a travel writer?
- Why local writers aren't the best option when creating travel guides
- The surprising beauty of Los Angeles
- Exploring up-and-coming neighborhoods to predict a city's future
RESOURCES:
Connect with Cristian: Website, Instagram
⚡ ROUND BOOK:
The Ancient Shore by Shirley Hazzard
TIMESTAMPS:
06:20 - Sometimes what we want to do is right in front of our eyes.
20:20 - People sometimes think that travel writing is just a paid holiday.
20:43 - Curiosity, discipline, and enthusiasm to go down.
21:29 - Guidebooks can play an important part in your travel planning.
24:10 - Pitching articles is a great way to break into the travel writing industry
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