Publication First

The other side of the argument is to pick the publication first. The advantage here is that you know what the travel writing magazine is looking for and can craft a travel writing article accordingly. In other words, instead of coming to a travel writing magazine looking for a square peg with a great round travel writing you can arrive with something that fits their needs.

The result is you can increase the chances of getting your travel writing articles published. The downside is you are limited in the type of travel writing articles you can come up with.

Perhaps the best approach is to do a little of both. Come up with some travel articles and approach travel writing magazines. But, as you browse travel writing publications, take note on what different travel writing magazines are looking for. Then, later on, come back with another travel writing story idea that better fits their exact needs.