Barbara Noe Kennedy
Uncovering the stories behind places
Award-winning travel journalist, former senior editor at National Geographic Travel Publishing, and author of multiple books. Available for writing assignments, editing, and speaking engagements.
Why I do the work
The world's most interesting destinations aren't defined by their landmarks alone. They're shaped by history, culture, art, memory, and the people who call them home. For more than three decades—as a National Geographic editor and award-winning travel journalist—I've sought out those deeper stories, helping readers see familiar places in unexpected ways.
TRUSTED BY
writing
I write about travel, culture, romance, food, and running. Some of the publications I’ve written for include: National Geographic Traveler magazine, National Geographic Travel Books, NatGeo Intelligent Travel Blog, Global Travel Business Magazine,Wall Street Journal Creative Content, London Sunday Telegraph, Los Angeles Times, Bangkok Post, and Reader’s Digest.
I am a writer and editor who specializes in travel writing. A graduate of University of Missouri School of Journalism master's program, I worked for twenty-three years as senior editor and writer for National Geographc Travel Books, while traveling the world when I could and writing about it for newspapers, magazines, and blogs.
I specialize in:
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Magazine Features
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Books
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Blogs
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Creative Content
editing
Even the best writers overlook mistakes. I am dedicated to making your copy as fabulous as it can be, whether it’s from an overall point-of-view or a down-to-the-wire proofread. My clients have included Global Travel Business Magazine, the World Bank, and National Geographic Travel Books.
I specialize in:
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Line Editing
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Copy Editing
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Proofreading