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Rebecca Crowe

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Freelance writer and all-around food and travel obsessive. Features in National Geographic, Lonely Planet, The Independent, I News, Business Insider, Time Out, and more. [email protected] www.wanderingandwine.com

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Nov 16

You can see my portfolio samples and projects at www.rebeccacrowewrites.wordpress.com

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 2d

Sometimes the hype around a place is real. Milford Sound in New Zealand is definitely one of those places. I was lucky enough to cruise around it and fly over it, but this shot, away from the crowds of the cruise terminal, is one of my favourites.

#milfordsound #newzealand

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 3d

I'm going to WTM in London for the first time this year! I'll be there all day on Wednesday.

Tourism boards, operators, and brands, I'm open for meetings - please get in touch.

Editors and writers, I'm around for coffee and catch-ups for one of the few times a year I'm in London!

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 7d

So well-deserved, congrats!

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 9d

As a self-professed ancient history nerd and a travel lover, there are few places more amazing to me than Pompeii.

I headed here in the off-season, in November, and the weather was still great, and the crowds were way less imposing.

#pompeii #archeology #italy

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 12d

I wandered around Bath during the Jane Austen Festival and wrote about why this city is so incredible for history and literature lovers!

#travelwriter #cityguide #janeausten

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I Traveled To The Epicenter Of Romance And Fell In Love All Over Again With This Ancient City

Bath is known for a few things: Roman influences, Georgian architecture, and the incomparable Jane Austen. Here's what happened when I visited.

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 16d

There's something eerily beautiful about a misty forest during the autumn and winter seasons. Newborough Forest on the island of Anglesey in Wales is a spectacular walk that leads to one of the best beaches in the area.

#newborough #anglesey #ynysmon

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 17d

If any editors are looking for content in or around Porto, or the ins and outs of girls' trips in your 30s, I will be on a trip to Porto next week - get in touch!

#freelance #travelwriter

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 23d

Sometimes you just get so lucky with angles and conditions. This photo of Mount Fuji was taken from the bullet train earlier in the year, and honestly, I couldn't believe my luck.

#japan #mountfuji #fuji #bullettrain #travel

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 26d

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If you like my writing, Wandering and Wine, or you want to check out my How To Get Into Travel Writing Course (pay what you feel through this link), please drop me some coffee money to keep me functioning!

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#freelance

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 27d

Loved writing about my adopted home city for Lonely Planet! Featuring some of my favourite independents in Liverpool

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#liverpool #cityguide

The ultimate weekend in Liverpool

Enjoy the British Music Experience museum, go stand-up paddleboarding and visit a Victorian plant conservatory, all during your weekend in Liverpool.

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · 28d

Looking for a seasonal getaway in the UK? Here are some of my favourite autumn getaway places in the UK, ranging from hiking spots to cozy city breaks to windswept coastal adventures.

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#uk #travel #citybreak

Best places for autumn getaways in the UK - Wandering and Wine

Looking for a cosy escape without leaving the country? Here are my best places for autumn getaways in the UK.

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Sep 9

If you're looking for a short but picturesque hike in North Wales, head to Aber Falls. The walk from the car park to the falls is well-paved and relatively short. You can also get the Line 5 bus from Bangor to the Aber Falls Shelter for a slightly longer, car-free hike.

#northwales #waterfall #hike

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Sep 4

In my latest for @weather2travel.bsky.social , I explore the underrated but historical city of Tarragona, a perfect Catalan alternative to Barcelona!

www.weather2travel.com/blog/why-vis...

#travel #spain #catalan #tarragona

Ruins, beaches & fewer crowds: swap Barcelona for Tarragona

Get to know Tarragona in Catalonia, Spain, with its exceptional Roman history & archaeological sites, fabulous food & wine, walkable Old Town & beaches

www.weather2travel.com

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thinking about heading to Montenegro, but want to save a bit of money? Here's my guide for the best things to do in Budva on a budget.

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#budgettravel #montenegro #citybreak

The best things to do in Budva on a budget - Wandering and Wine

Heading to Montenegro and want to explore without breaking the bank? Here are the best things to do in Budva on a budget.

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Sep 2

Autumn is a time for cosy city breaks. My pick? Stockholm.

Who doesn't love a walkable city with plenty of green and blue spaces, and a glut of spiced sweet treats? Here's my budget-friendly guide for 3 days in Stockholm.

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#stockholm #budgettravel

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Aug 27

My latest for Lonely Planet takes us around the best women-only hiking trips in the Swiss Alps.

Big shout out to Fran Lambert at @myswitzerland.bsky.social Tourism for all the support and for an amazing trip.

www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/bes...

#freelance #hiking #adventuretravel #switzerland

Best women-only hiking trips in the Swiss Alps

Women-only small group adventure travel experiences are booming. Here are the best women-led hiking trips for you to enjoy in the Swiss Alps.

www.lonelyplanet.com

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Aug 26

Did you know that you can go on a boat ride on the largest glacier in Aotearoa New Zealand? The Tasman Glacier is a stunning part of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, which is sadly decreasing in size year on year due to climate change.

#newzealand #sustainability #travel

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Aug 20

Wow having lived in Manchester that is so harsh on Osaka 😂

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is one of the most photographed places around Lake Como. Bellagio is beautiful, but you don't need to spend a fortune staying there. Instead, stay in Lecco and do a day trip - there are plenty of ferries throughout the day!

Check out my Lake Como guides on the blog.

#lakecomo #italy #bellagio

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Aug 14

Thought about booking with FlixBus, but weren't 100% sure? Well, here's my honest review of this budget-friendly transportation giant.

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#travel #publictransport #budgettravel

My Honest Review of FlixBus - Wandering and Wine

Planning a budget-friendly trip, but aren't sure about booking transport with FlixBus? Well, here's my honest review of these cross-country coaches.

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Aug 12

Did you know that there's a women-founded, social cooperative brewery in Zadar, Croatia? The wonderful Brlog Brewery has a bar with outdoor seating and an on-site shop for takeaway brews. Head down on a Friday afternoon for a brewery tour and tasting!

#brewery #zadar #indiebeer

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Aug 5

Editors, I'd love to do more city guides or local pieces about Liverpool! I live here, work here, and I'm in the loop about all the new openings and best kept secrets!

Email is in my bio and DMs are open!

#journorequest #freelance #uktravel

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Aug 5

While most people think of the stunning mountain ranges when they think of Switzerland, the forest trails in the Region Dents du Midi are something else!

#switzerland #hiking #forest #woodland #trails

Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Aug 1

Any publications or editors looking for coverage or articles on the Women's Rugby World Cup across England this month? I have tickets booked and would love to shout about this tournament more!

#freelance #journorequest #rugby #sport

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Rebecca Crowe @rebekkiie.bsky.social · Jul 31

Looking to check out Costa Rica without breaking the bank? Well, you need to figure out the country's public transport network. Leave the timetable confusion behind with this guide.

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#costarica #publictransport #budgettravel

How to navigate public transport in Costa Rica - Wandering and Wine

Looking to explore Costa Rica on a shoestring budget? Well, you'll need to know how to navigate public transport in Costa Rica.

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