BAY AREA TRAVEL WRITERS

We are a non-profit association of professional travel journalists. We tell our often award-winning stories through many media, old and new — in newspapers, magazines, broadcasts, blogs, videos, books, and online publications.

Tana Toraja, Funeral Ceremony

Sulawesi
Photo: Diane LeBow
Geisha

Japan
Photo: John Williamson
Treasure Island

San Francisco
Photo: Morton Beebe
Foggy Day

San Francisco Bay
Photo: David Sanger
Fisherman
Photo: Laurie McAndish King
Beach Beauty

Ruakaka, New Zealand
Photo: Effin Older
Eiffel Tower

Paris
Photo: Matthew Eley
Arches

Utah
Photo: Michael Bernhardt
Hocking Hills

Stargazing
Photo: Valerie Stimac
Tidal Marsh

San Francisco Bay
Photo: David Sanger
Lower Falls,McCloud River

Discover Siskiyou
Photo: John Williamson
Hot air ballooning

Visit Santa Rosa
Photo: John Williamson
Golden Gate

San Francisco Bay
Photo: David Sanger
Sunset

Visit Pacifica
Photo: Molly Blaisdell
Geese

Gray Lodge
Photo: Lee Foster
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BATW NEWS & EVENTS

This is BATW’s fourth mixer of 2024. Join us in this festive beer garden under vintage oaks.
Muck Rack is a software database for journalists and PR professionals.
The conversation will cover details about their respective publications, how to pitch them, writing best practices, and more.
This is BATW’s fourth mixer of 2024. Join us in this festive beer garden under vintage oaks.
Muck Rack is a software database for journalists and PR professionals.
The conversation will cover details about their respective publications, how to pitch them, writing best practices, and more.
The third BATW happy hour of 2024 was held at Radhaus brewery in Fort Mason. 
Hasbrouck is an author, blogger, travel journalist, and speaker on artificial intelligence and other topics pertaining to our industry.
The Monet-inspired gardens and vineyards are perched at 1500 feet with sweeping views of Sonoma County.
BATW’s third happy hour of the year gets a jump-start on the Octoberfest!
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MEMBER NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

The deadline to submit a photograph and candidate statement is October 31.
Gil has written over 225 articles, blogs, and newsletters about scuba diving and also focuses on “slow travel” trips.
Laura’s articles can be seen in a number of publications and is Editor-in-Chief of Napa Sonoma Magazine.
The deadline to submit a photograph and candidate statement is October 31.
Gil has written over 225 articles, blogs, and newsletters about scuba diving and also focuses on “slow travel” trips.
Laura’s articles can be seen in a number of publications and is Editor-in-Chief of Napa Sonoma Magazine.
Just a sample of the most recent member news.
Fall related topics will be admired; but not required.
Just a smattering of recent news from our members.
Just a few of our recent member achievements.
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CORPORATE MEMBERS

AFFILIATIONS & AWARDS

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