Dr Gail Simmons

Gail Simmons is travel writer who has contributed to numerous UK and international publications including TIME magazine, the Telegraph, Observer, Guardian, Times, Sunday Times Travel Magazine,Wanderlust and CNN Traveller. She has also broadcast on the BBC radio’s flagship travel programme, Excess Baggage, and From Our Own Correspondent.

Before becoming a full-time travel writer Gail studied for a Masters degree in Medieval Studies, lived in a medieval Cumbrian castle, listed historic buildings for English Heritage and led walking trips in Europe & the Middle East. She has recently completed a PhD in Creative Writing, and her first book, a travelogue set in the Chilterns, will be published in Spring 2019.

Gail likes to make her classes practical and relevant, and encourages friendly discussion and teamwork. Her hands-on approach to teaching would suit anyone with a passion for travel who wants to write professionally or for pleasure.