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Hi, I'm Kerry, a travel writer, publisher, and Bristolian now living in Weston-super-Mare. I run the publishing company, Printslinger (founded by Alastair Sawday and Laura Collacott). Our current titles are The Extra Mile: Delicious Alternatives to Motorway Services, The Coastal Café Guide, and The Farm Shop Guide. We're about to start a new partnership with Wild Guides, a fellow local company, and can't wait to see where that might take us.
I used to be Comms Director at Bristol-based Secret Compass Expeditions, and have worked with the active travel charity, Sustrans. I do everything from project planning and on-the-road research to writing, print production, book layout, and website design. I'm keen to get out more and to do more people-facing work. I'm a Hill and Moorland Leader (i.e. trekking, but not in mountainous terrain), a British Cycling Ride Leader, and an Outdoor First Aider. Though I run Printslinger/ Extra Mile Books I'm 100% open to freelance work, projects, and outdoorsy and non-desk-based opps in 2025 and beyond, others in the team can hold the fort should something meaty come up!
Why did you join the community?
Q&AI've joined Travel Massive to connect with people and opportunities across our wonderful region (and beyond).
What is your favorite travel destination?
Q&ADingle, Ireland
Where do you dream of traveling to?
Q&ACentral and South America
What was your first travel job?
Q&AOooh...I suppose officially, freelance writing aside, Comms Director with Secret Compass Expeditions in Bristol. Though I've had copious roles at the coal-face, from running hostels and chalets to working in hospitality and catering from the age of about 16!
What do you want to learn more about?
Q&AI'd like to learn more about the companies in the region offering outdoor and active travel experiences.
Three words that describe why we should travel?
Q&AAppreciate other cultures.
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