MARIE BARBIERI
MULTI-AWARD-WINNING FREELANCE WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER
MULTI-AWARD-WINNING FREELANCE WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER
Marie Barbieri is a multi-award-winning travel writer and photographer who contributes to newsstand travel and health magazines, inflight publications, newspapers, websites and blogs. She has been hemisphere-hopping for more than 25 years, and 16 years ago, left her native England for the otherworldly landscapes of Australia.
AWARDS
Marie is a member of the ASTW (Australian Society of Travel Writers). She was a winner at the 2021 and 2016 ASTW Travel Journalism Awards for Excellence, and a finalist at the 2022, 2021, 2020, 2016 and 2014 awards. Marie has also been a repeat finalist at the MEAA (Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance) SA Media Awards (2019, 2016, 2014 and 2013). And in 2023, Marie became a finalist at the prestigious U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA's IPW Travel Writer Awards.
CLIENTS
Magazines:
The CEO Magazine, Signature Luxury Travel & Style, Luxury Escapes, Vacations & Travel, MiNDFOOD, Escape, Australian Country, Travel Ideas, Inspirations, Holidays for Couples, SALIFE Food+Wine+Travel, RAA samotor, RACV RoyalAuto, Road Trip SA, Due South Australia and Great Walks. UK clients include: Australia & New Zealand magazine, Weddings & Honeymoons, Wild Travel, Bespoke and Wanderlust.
Newspapers and supplements:
The New Zealand Herald, Escape, The Senior, Senior Traveller, The Advertiser, SA Weekend, The Vancouver Sun and The Dallas Morning News.
Inflight publications:
True Blue, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Tiger Tales, Going Places, Islands, Paradise, Yeahbaby and Baltic Outlook.
Websites and digital platforms:
queensland.com, wheretraveler.com, tellmewhere2go.com, nzherald.co.nz, escape.com.au, thesenior.com.au, travelassociates.com, flightcentre.com.au, worldtravelguide.net, trulyaus.com, emag.allurefishingmagazine.com, adelaidenow.com.au, futureadl.com.au and ourplanettravel.com.au.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is Marie’s equal passion. Samples from her image library can be viewed in the Photo Gallery (tab above). And she is available to discuss feature or photography assignments, including words and pictures packages.
INTERESTS
Marie's passions include: wildlife conservation, bushwalking, cycling, snorkelling, dancing, rollerskating, yoga, and holistic health and wellbeing (as well as a delightful cup of Lady Grey tea).
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Marie is also a qualified complementary therapist. Alongside her freelance writing business, she ran her own mobile therapy business in the UK for several years prior to her move to Australia. Her health and wellbeing features have appeared in: Australian Yoga Journal, Australian Natural Health, Nature & Health, Fitness First, Yoga Magazine (UK) and Massage Magazine (US). She was also a complementary health columnist for Bicycling Australia.
AWARDS
Marie is a member of the ASTW (Australian Society of Travel Writers). She was a winner at the 2021 and 2016 ASTW Travel Journalism Awards for Excellence, and a finalist at the 2022, 2021, 2020, 2016 and 2014 awards. Marie has also been a repeat finalist at the MEAA (Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance) SA Media Awards (2019, 2016, 2014 and 2013). And in 2023, Marie became a finalist at the prestigious U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA's IPW Travel Writer Awards.
CLIENTS
Magazines:
The CEO Magazine, Signature Luxury Travel & Style, Luxury Escapes, Vacations & Travel, MiNDFOOD, Escape, Australian Country, Travel Ideas, Inspirations, Holidays for Couples, SALIFE Food+Wine+Travel, RAA samotor, RACV RoyalAuto, Road Trip SA, Due South Australia and Great Walks. UK clients include: Australia & New Zealand magazine, Weddings & Honeymoons, Wild Travel, Bespoke and Wanderlust.
Newspapers and supplements:
The New Zealand Herald, Escape, The Senior, Senior Traveller, The Advertiser, SA Weekend, The Vancouver Sun and The Dallas Morning News.
Inflight publications:
True Blue, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Tiger Tales, Going Places, Islands, Paradise, Yeahbaby and Baltic Outlook.
Websites and digital platforms:
queensland.com, wheretraveler.com, tellmewhere2go.com, nzherald.co.nz, escape.com.au, thesenior.com.au, travelassociates.com, flightcentre.com.au, worldtravelguide.net, trulyaus.com, emag.allurefishingmagazine.com, adelaidenow.com.au, futureadl.com.au and ourplanettravel.com.au.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is Marie’s equal passion. Samples from her image library can be viewed in the Photo Gallery (tab above). And she is available to discuss feature or photography assignments, including words and pictures packages.
INTERESTS
Marie's passions include: wildlife conservation, bushwalking, cycling, snorkelling, dancing, rollerskating, yoga, and holistic health and wellbeing (as well as a delightful cup of Lady Grey tea).
OTHER PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Marie is also a qualified complementary therapist. Alongside her freelance writing business, she ran her own mobile therapy business in the UK for several years prior to her move to Australia. Her health and wellbeing features have appeared in: Australian Yoga Journal, Australian Natural Health, Nature & Health, Fitness First, Yoga Magazine (UK) and Massage Magazine (US). She was also a complementary health columnist for Bicycling Australia.
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the highest ethical and professional standards.