Justine King

Freelance Travel Writer & Journalist

United Kingdom

I’m a UK-based travel writer with a background in travel journalism and destination-led editorial. I write features that explore places through landscape, culture, food, walks, and local experiences, combining research with first-hand insight and a warm, engaging narrative style.

My work includes commissioned and ghostwritten features for print and digital publications, alongside regular editorial contributions focused on UK travel and lifestyle. I’m particularly interested in regional and county-level travel, uncovering what gives a place its character and appeal for visitors.

When I’m not writing, I’m usually exploring the South West with my partner and our dog — experiences that often shape the stories I tell and the way I approach travel writing.

Portfolio
Holrmagazine
01/08/2024
Cheers to You! Hiring a Bartender for Your Special Occasion -

Planning and hosting a party can be a thrilling yet overwhelming experience. Having to remember every detail, thinking of cocktails and drinks to provide, and splitting your time between hosting and serving, it can all be a bit too much. But we've got the solution! Why not hire a bartender in London?

Beau Monde Traveler Luxury Travel Magazine
01/01/2022
Action Upon The Sea at The Superyacht Cup Regatta Palma

The day begins in the rough pitch of undulating waves. A crew of sailors, toned muscles and skin bronzed by the Spanish sun and with the salty air and sea breeze at their back compete for glory upon the high seas. Sailor Alain Gerbault once said, "I wanted freedom, open-air, adventure.

Beau Monde Traveler Luxury Travel Magazine
01/13/2022
Royal Prestige at the British Open Polo Championship

Expanding on the fashion brand made famous by the American icon and his father, Ralph Lauren, David Lauren once said, "Polo is a quintessentially English sport. It stands for quality and sophistication and is recognised all over the world as such." And he's right.

Travel With Justine | Your Guide to Dog-Friendly Travel
09/16/2024
Best Places on Dartmoor: My 7 Hidden Favourites

Explore Dartmoor National Park and discover some of the best places on Dartmoor. Here are my 7 hidden and not-so-hidden favourites.

Journeying The Globe
06/30/2021
The 7 Best Travel Carry on Backpack With Wheels in 2021

You'll no longer have to worry when you encounter a long flight of stairs or over a thick patch of snow as the best travel carry-on backpacks with wheels allow you to have the best of both worlds. You can either carry the bag on your back or you can wheel it behind you.

Cool Places
Royal Oak House, Shaftesbury

A large connverted pub on the Dorset-Wiltshire border that has all the amenities you need for a luxury group stay. I ghostwrote this property description for a client I was working with.

Winged Boots
Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island

Part of the Jumeirah family, Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island is surrounded by turquoise blue waters and easily reachable via seaplane or speedboat. It's a blissful tropical island retreat with all the luxuries you'd expect from this exclusive hotel brand. Rooms are minimalist with a design ethos that sits in harmony with the resort's natural surroundings.

Lastminute-cottages
Plymouth - Last Minute Cottages

Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city that offers breathtaking sea views, located along the coast in South Devon. It's a place that's steeped in history and has a lot to offer for both locals and tourists alike. You'll fall in love with the natural beauty of the South West Coast Path and those stunning sea views.