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Whether it's a 500 word article in tabloid style; a 1500 word for a quality broadsheet, or a 350 page book, Katie has the researching, journalistic and editing skills to complete the task well and - always - by deadline.
PUBLICATIONS
Fly Europe
The complete guide to budget airline destinations
"A great new book" Woman Magazine
Europe by Train
The number one guide to budget travel
"Excellent! A reliable guide to the systems of all european countries" Independent
"For anyone planning Inter-Rail adventures, this book
is a must." Richard
Arghiris
 Cheep Sleeps Europe
The definitive guide to cheap accommodation
"Could save you the price of the book in the first two nights" The Guardian
PRESS
Katie Wood has worked as Travel Editor for the Daily Express Newspaper Group (Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star, Sunday Star, OK! Magazine) and The Sun. She has been responsible for writing, editing, commissioning and running the travel pages.
Her freelance travel writing has been regularly published in The Times, The Sunday Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The Independent, The Daily Mail and numerous trade and consumer magazines. The following is a selection of some of the published articles:
Irish Daily Mail, 24 May 2008
Beaches aren't the only thing the Med's most exciting island has to offer...
Sunday Herald, 4 May 2008
Cultivated by the Raj, these Ceylon fields are a hillside paradise ... but you'll need a cuppa after the journey
The Guardian, 20 July 2006
It may seem like a contradiction in terms, but head for the villages and countryside north of Alicante and the vibe changes from turismo to tradicional, writes Katie Wood.
The Guardian, 2006
With flights averaging £50 return to the following destinations (see www.whichbudget.com for listings), there's never been an easier time to enjoy Europe. Katie Wood reports.
easyJet, November 2005
Katie Wood outlines ten of the best uses of your spare time, from the budget to the blow-out in easyJet destinations.
Daily Mail, 4 July 2005
How do you get around Europe by rail in two weeks?
The Guardian, 19 July 2005
Edinburgh offers surprises even to those who return every year. Katie Wood picks out some new attractions
The Guardian, 1 March 2005
Katie Wood is intoxicated by mountainous Mendoza, underexplored heart of the Argentinian wine industry - and says now is a great time to sup with the locals
Sunday Herald, 20 February 2005
With plans to dam the Three Gorges in 2007, Guilin and the magnificent rock formations are disappearing fast
Metro, 11 February 2005
Having been stripped of the title of Germany's capital, Bonn is back, renewed and refreshed, says Katie Wood
Daily Mail, 11 December 2004
Do you want to make your holiday budget go further? With our definitive low-cost guide, saving is easy says Cathy Wood
The Guardian, 3 April 2004
Katie Wood checks out the best way to get to the EU's eastern capitals
The Guardian, 19 April 2003
Looking to make your money go further? Katie Wood explains how to make the most of the cheap-flight boom
Sunday Herald, 30 March 2003
With a host of new direct budget routes from Scottish airports to some of Europe's coolest cities, you could be enjoying cerveza and tapas by Friday evening, says Katie Wood
The Guardian, 31 August 2002
Katie Wood, author of Europe By Train, offers some timely advice for students and independent travellers
ONLINE
Suite101.com, 24 November 2007
A look at why Valencia should be high up on any traveller's hit list. Details the sightseeing highlights of this vibrant city and where to stay and eat.
Suite101.com, 19 November 2007
Written by an Edinburgh-based journalist, this details all the must-see sights, best restaurants, and looks at the key festivals.
Suite101.com, 18 November 2007
Practical advise, from golf at Gleneagles to distillery visits and enjoying some of the most splendid trees in the world, all written by a local travel writer.
Suite101.com, 12 November 2007
Suggestions for a vacantion touring the best wineries in Mendoza with specific recommendations where to visit and stay. |
