Cathy Smith
I have Miss McGinn to thank for my becoming a writer. I was in her class for only two years from age nine to eleven. In what we called 'English lessons', she would sometimes call me to the front of the class and say "Now children, Catherine is going to read her essay to the class. Quiet please."
Miss McGinn inspired confidence in me and I felt free to express myself in my own way, without having to worry about what might be 'right' or 'wrong'. Nowadays, we call that 'writing from the heart' - the only way to go whether you are writing poetry, novels, and also travel articles.My book How to Write and Sell Travel Articles was first published by Allison & Busby in 1992 and is now in its third printing. It was twice on the best-selling travel books list in the UK national newspaper 'The Independent' and was also shown on the UK television program "Wish You Were Here". It has been described as ‘the perfect guide for those writers wanting to break into the travel writing market". It also is a good guide in general for beginning journalists. It has been revised and updated (January 2008). Read Review
I have been a travel writer/photographer since 1986 and during that time have written scores of articles on destinations in over twenty countries. I have written for major newspapers and magazines in the UK as well as in Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand. I have also written for numerous in-flight magazines around the world. During this time I was a finalist in the Canada Travel Awards for Best Consumer Travel Writer; Winner of British Guild of Travel Writers 'Best London Article' award, and was a finalist in the Naples Chamber of Commerce International Journalism Award.
I also have been a guest lecturer at many writers' groups and colleges and taught a journalism course for the Adult Education programmes in the Boroughs of Camden and Brent in North London.
Latest Articles
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British Seaside Towns - Brighton
Brighton is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Britain, located on the south-east coast just 80 miles from London. Trains run every hour.
Apr 16, 2012
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Visit London's Historic Soho District
Soho is the most cosmopolitan area of London with some of the city's best ethnic restaurants as well as some historic pubs and interesting specialty shops.
Oct 13, 2011
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British Cathedrals - 12th Century Wells Cathedral in Somerset
This magnificent place of worship has been situated in the small English town of Wells for more than twelve hundred years.
Sep 23, 2011
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Visit Scotland's Luxury Historic Hotels in the Highlands
Take a vacation in some of Scotland's most beautiful and dramatic scenery.
Scotland has some of the finest hotels in Britain. Here are three of the best.
Aug 24, 2011
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Peru - Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas
Built between 1460 and 1470 AD, Machu Picchu lay undiscovered for centuries until American explorer, Hirham Bigham, was taken there by local people in 1911.
Jul 29, 2011
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Visit Historic City of London - 15th Century Guildhall
The 'City of London' does not mean the whole of London. It is a small area, known as 'the square mile' and is the world's leading financial centre.
Jul 1, 2011
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English Country Gardens - Savill Garden in Windsor Great Park
Considered one of the finest woodland gardens anywhere in the world. The park covers an area of 4,800 acres, a good part of which is open to the public.
Jun 12, 2011
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Six Best Historic Attractions Easy to Reach From London
There are dozens of interesting historic places that are less than an hour's journey from London by public transport, which is efficient and reliable.
May 26, 2011
- Cathy Smith
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Visit France - Discover Historic Normandy
The best way to see Normandy is by car. If you are in the UK the ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe takes about four hours and is a good introduction to Normandy
May 8, 2011
- Cathy Smith
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Visit Eire in Southern Ireland
Eire is no longer a part of the U.K., and the people there govern themselves, speaking Gaelic and English.
Apr 22, 2011
- Cathy Smith
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