Journalist, travel writer, author … I write about daily news issues, travel and culture for newspapers and magazines – online and in print – worldwide.
For over 20 years, armed with a degree in journalism and a master’s degree in European journalism, I’ve been a freelance foreign correspondent – reporting on news and current affairs in Australia and France as well as on EU issues. An experienced broadcast journalist, I also report for radio programs.
As a travel writer, I cover adventure, culture, road trips, amazing people and places for outlets such as CNN Travel, World Nomads and Monocle.
For Forbes, CNN, the Globe & Mail, the South China Morning Post and others, I have written stories, features, columns and commentary on world news, architecture, life and business. The author of several books, including travel guides to Borneo, Switzerland, Barcelona and Rome – there are more on the way.
A global hotel industry correspondent, I write for American publications Hotel News Now, Hotel Investment Today, and Hospitality Design. Many of my stories focus on sustainability and ESG in the hotel industry. Indeed, I am passionate about and committed to this issue. I also cover hotel trends, openings and design.
Home is away for a journalist travel writer
Australian with a Europhile streak, I have been coming and going between Australia and France since the 90s. France is a grand amour and a part of me – but Australia is home – and sometimes I wish I could push the Continents closer. But then life would be dull, wouldn’t it!
I am irresistibly drawn to remote, wild places. Particularly those richly imbued with nature, like my end-of-the-world island of Tasmania. Read more about me and my island beginnings here.
Tasmania … islomania, I have been struck with an irresistible island attraction. Soon, I will be heading to Borneo to research the Borneo Bradt Travel Guide 5! Borneo is a biodiversity wonder of the world, and I am so privileged to know it.
All my writing is an invitation to roam. So please come roam with me! You can follow me on Tamara Thiessen Travels, where I post about my global roaming adventures, life in France (from patisseries passions to dog poop encounters), travel news, hotels, food, wine and design.
