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Meet Conor Purcell

Meet Conor Purcell

Travel Writer

Conor Purcell has travelled to 60 countries and lived in five. Highlights include setting up an independent travel magazine in Kathmandu, working as a bee keeper in Israel, building a mobile app in Afghanistan and sailing up the coast of Greenland.

6 Articles published

My Articles

Is There Such a Thing as Greener Flying? How Can You Help?
Responsible Travel - Planet

Is There Such a Thing as Greener Flying? How Can You Help?

From the birth of the no-fly movement to carbon offsetting, eco-conscious plane travel is beginning to take off.
The Art of The Pitch
Travel Writing

The Art of The Pitch

What are editors looking for from prospective writers? Here's how to make your travel writing pitch stand out from the crowd.

Overtourism: How to Avoid the Crowds When You Travel
Responsible Travel - Participation

Overtourism: How to Avoid the Crowds When You Travel

With more destinations becoming overwhelmed by visitors, it's time to look beyond the well-loved travel hot spots.
How To Take Great Photos Every Time on Your Mobile Phone
Travel Photography

How To Take Great Photos Every Time on Your Mobile Phone

It’s never been easier to take professional photos on your phone. But where to start? Here’s our beginner’s guide to taking photos on your device.
Writing About Place: An Interview With Writer Julian Hoffman
Travel Writing

Writing About Place: An Interview With Writer Julian Hoffman

The renowned writer Julian Hoffman reveals how to write about place and the most important skills an aspiring travel writer can learn.
11 Easy Ways To Avoid or Use Less Plastic When You Travel
Responsible Travel - Planet

11 Easy Ways To Avoid or Use Less Plastic When You Travel

From using bamboo toothbrushes to avoiding airline food, Conor Purcell examines how we can reduce the impact of single-use plastic when we travel.