Finland's marketing department keeps coming out with campaigns that are one more inventive than the last.
I personally curate our weekly round-up of creator opportunities, and in this edition, they're inviting single travelers from around the world to go on a group date in Finland on February 14, 2027.
In this age of dating app fatigue and diminished capacity for genuine connections, I'm thinking about applying...
Check out the full list below ⬇️
From the funny to the weighty, this newsletter's got range:
This Thursday, I'm appearing on a panel run by the wonderful Meera Dattani of Adventure.com to talk overtourism, climate change, and geopolitics.
On the panel, we'll discuss how travel media can be less about escapism and more about learning what's really happening in places we travel to.
Join me at the panel talk here >>
xx Yulia
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1:1 consultation slots
I have a few spots still open for an individual consultation this November / December.
In this private session, you can get unstuck with your pitch idea, brainstorm story angles, identify publications to pitch, receive career advice, or get my feedback on your creative portfolio.
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Welcome new members 🤗
We've recently welcomed Karen, Shaffer, and Stephanie to our paid membership, where perks include full access to all our creator opportunities, a member lounge for connections and support, and knowing you're supporting our mission of telling deeper stories at the intersection of travel, social justice, climate change, and human rights.
If you've been thinking about joining us, why not do it now?
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This week's creator opportunities
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🚀 Seeking African writers, creatives, and photographers – pitch by Tue, Oct 20
🚀 This travel magazine is seeking travel pitches (photogs & writers) – pitch by Sat, Nov 7
🚀 Outside is seeking freelancers with bird expertise – no deadline
🚀 A press trip to Grand Cayman this Nov – no deadline
🚀 This food publication is hiring freelance contributors – no deadline
🚀 This U.K. lifestyle pub wants to hear from writers & photographers – no deadline
🚀 An open call for food, art, & culture pitches – no deadline
🚀 Design Hotels is seeking a remote travel video editor – no deadline
🚀🔓BONUS: Single? Finland wants to take you out for dinner – apply by Tue, Nov 10
🚀🔓BONUS: Want to work in Uzbekistan next Fall? – apply by Mon, Nov 30
Find all the latest opportunities here.
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🌍 In The World
Travel For Peace event this November
This November, our Founding Member RISE Travel Institute is creating a space for Palestinian peacemaker and traveler Aziz Abu Sarah and his Israeli partner, Maoz Inon.
Join us on Thursday, November 19 for a conversation that you won’t want to miss.
We'll ask:
In a time of intersecting global crises, how can the travel and tourism sector come together in a visible, values-driven way?
This event is led by RISE and a global coalition of more than 20 leading travel organizations, academic institutions, and media partners, including Going Places.
And I couldn't be more proud to support it.
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Today's place is:
Know this place? You can check your answer on our site here.
Last week's answer was Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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➡️ This November, RISE is running the Experiential Journey to the Indian Himalayas. Their RISE Traveler Pathway is a new self-paced program for travelers, digital nomads, content creators, and tourism practitioners centered on justice and systems thinking. Use code GoingPlacesCommunity for 10% off!
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