Love travel and telling global stories that matter? Don’t miss this live virtual masterclass taught by a seasoned travel journalist this February.
You’ll get 10 years of industry knowledge distilled into actionable steps to turbocharge your work and walk away with a clear understanding of how it works, where you fit, and how you can start today.
Yulia Denisyuk is the creator of Going Places, which features "global stories of hope through a decolonial lens." We think Going Places shares a lot of values with Remote Queer, which is why we're excited to feature this announcement directly from Yulia:
Learn How To Work In Travel Media: Feb 7 - 28, 2026
Join us for a live virtual masterclass where you'll learn actionable steps to kickstart your career in the travel industry. We’ll demystify travel media in sessions like pitching to travel editors, working with tourism boards, and the economics of travel.
We'll meet on Zoom every Saturday in February at 1 pm EST (U.S.).
This masterclass is for anyone who loves storytelling and wants travel to become a larger part of their professional lives.
Learn from Yulia Denisyuk, a seasoned journalist who has worked with tourism boards from Sierra Leone to Hong Kong, published work in top global outlets like National Geographic, The NYT, and many more, and taught numerous travel media classes to emerging storytellers.
Yulia's students have been published in outlets like TIME, Nat Geo, Conde Nast Traveler, and more.
Our agenda:
February 7 at 1 pm EST: Working with tourism boards and PR agencies (how to get press trip invites)
February 14 at 1 pm EST: Working with travel publishers (how to navigate the media landscape)
February 21 at 1 pm EST: Foundations of pitching (how to get editors to tell you 'yes')
February 28 at 1 pm EST: The economics of travel media (how much can you earn?)
Class Pass ticket holders also get a portfolio review + their own publishing roadmap with actionable next steps on entering the industry.
All attendees get the masterclass recording.
Get a $147 class pass to attend all four sessions or choose a $55 single-ticket option for a session of your choice.
Why Going Places?
In the face of consolidation and homogenization of travel media, Going Places is a reader-supported publication that isn't afraid to question prevailing narratives around how and why we travel.
You'll find thoughtful articles like this profile of Karen Oosterhoff, a queer tattoo artist based in Brighton, U.K.:
Yulia Denisyuk
Or this podcast interview with Imani Bashir, an American abroad who's written about the complexity of life as a Black digital nomad:
Yulia Denisyuk
Going Places also highlights freelance opportunities, like this call for pitches from Intrepid Travel, a company I've traveled with several times:
Yulia Denisyuk
We think you'll learn a lot from Yulia's approach to work and travel. So join the masterclass and get ready to grow your career in the travel industry today.
As always, thanks for reading!
Saul & the RQ Team
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