Do you love to travel and share stories that go beyond the typical top-ten lists? The Hot Flash Packer accepts guest posts from writers who bring curiosity, honesty, and fresh perspectives. If you have a story, guide, or tip that helps travelers see the world in a more practical and authentic way, we’d love to hear from you.
This page explains our guidelines for guest posts, what we’re looking for, and how to submit your article.
Why Write for The Hot Flash Packer?
The Hot Flash Packer is a travel blog focused on slow, meaningful travel. We publish detailed guides, personal stories, and tips that come from real experience.
When you contribute a guest post, you:
- Reach an engaged audience of readers who care about practical, honest travel content
- Build your online presence and share your expertise
- Get a byline with a short author bio and one backlink to your website or social media
Guest posting is a way to connect with a community that values stories tested on the road, not just researched online.
What Kind of Guest Posts We Accept
We’re interested in articles that match the voice and focus of this blog. Topics we accept include:
- Destination guides: Unique places, small towns, national parks, or regions often overlooked by big travel blogs
- Practical how-to guides: Transportation tips, city passes, budgeting advice, or survival tips for unusual travel situations
- Personal travel stories: Challenges and discoveries that give readers a realistic picture of travel life
- Themed travel experiences: Road trips, solo travel, midlife travel, unusual accommodations, or cultural encounters
We prefer original, first-hand accounts. Articles that are copied, AI-generated without editing, or overly promotional will not be published.
Guest Post Guidelines
To keep the blog useful and consistent, please follow these guidelines:
- Word count: 1,200–1,600 words
- Original content: Must be unique and not published elsewhere
- Style: Plain, conversational, and practical — write like you’re talking to a fellow traveler
- Format: Use headings (H2/H3), short paragraphs, and bullet points for easy reading
- Links: One do-follow link allowed in your bio, plus relevant resource links within the article if useful to readers
- Photos: Optional but encouraged — only submit images you own the rights to or that are royalty-free
What We Don’t Accept
- Overtly promotional or sales-driven articles
- Generic listicles without depth
- Content irrelevant to travel, adventure, or lifestyle
- Articles spun or written without original experience
How to Submit a Guest Post
- Pitch your idea: Send us a short email with your topic, outline, and a sample of your writing.
- Wait for approval: We’ll let you know within a week if your pitch is a good fit.
- Submit your article: Once approved, send us your draft in a Google Doc or Word file.
- Include your bio: Provide a 2–3 sentence author bio and one link you’d like included.
Email your guest post pitch to: [email protected] with the subject line Guest Post Submission – The Hot Flash Packer.
Benefits of Contributing
- Share your travel expertise with a global audience
- Showcase your writing with a permanent byline
- Earn an SEO-friendly backlink to your site
- Connect with a like-minded community of slow and curious travelers