Life of a Travel Journalist | Masterclass | Igor Kondrat

What does the “life of a travel journalist” actually look like—beyond the highlight reel?

In this Masterclass for the Master in Travel Journalism (School of Travel Journalism – STJ), travel journalist Igor Kondrat breaks down the real day-to-day of the job: the freedom and the publications, but also the long hours behind the screen, the logistics, the health curveballs, the culture shocks, and the pressure to deliver stories that are accurate, fair, and useful.

You’ll also hear a practical conversation about one of the biggest gray zones today: where travel journalism ends and travel content creation/influencing begins—and what ethical responsibility means when your work can shape decisions, safety, and reputations.

• Are you building “content”… or reporting with accountability?
• If a hotel or brand invites you, how do you stay honest—and transparent—with readers?
• What’s your niche (topical authority) and what makes your voice memorable (personal signature)?
• In a world obsessed with follower counts, how do you grow credibility without losing your standards?

• The job includes real challenges (jet lag, illness, unpredictability), so preparation and flexibility matter.
• Ethics + fact-checking + protecting sources are part of the craft—not optional add-ons.
• When collaborations happen (press trips / hotels), set expectations upfront and disclose transparently.
• Define your niche and develop authority—specialization helps you break into publications.

If you want to train as a travel journalist with method, ethics, research, storytelling, and real publishing-oriented skills, explore the Master in Travel Journalism at STJ and request an informational meeting.

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