Caroline Mills : Freelance Travel Writer & Photo-Journalist
my work
More than 30 years in publishing
I've been involved in publishing since 1988, spent 12 years as Group Editor for a national publishing company, producing four monthly B2B resource guides, and have worked on a freelance basis - on both consumer and B2B titles - for the past 20 years. Hence, I've had experience in writing and reporting on a wide range of subjects - leading interviews in English & French, research, subbing, copy preparation, presentation and design, commissioning - and deadlines.
- writing editorial features
- news & product/location reviews
- monthly columns
- online content
- magazine editor
- social media management
Caroline lives on a farm on the edge of the Cotswolds with her husband and children.
Some of the titles I've written for:
- Camping & Caravanning
- Campervan Magazine
- Church Times Travel
- Discover Britain
- Discover Touring
- France Magazine
- France Today
- French Entrée
- Great British Food
- i Paper
- Kitchen Garden
- MMM (Motorhome Motorcaravan Monthly)
- Practical Caravan
- Practical Motorhome
- Skylife
- Sustainable Journeys
- The Independent
- The Telegraph
- The Times
- and more...
2024
Cheltenham Travel Festival
Speaker and moderator at Cheltenham Travel Festival Talking Travel sessions, chatting about camping road trips in the UK, France and Germany, and milestone holidays.
2024
Slow Travel The Cotswolds
Publication of the third edition of Slow Travel The Cotswolds (including Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath).
2024
Sherborne Travel Writing Festival
One of four panellists discussing 'Writing Britain', writing travel guides, sustainable travel and the Cotswolds at the Sherborne Travel Writing Festival 2024.
2023
Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
Speaker at the Inspiration Theatre on travelling the UK and Europe in a campervan/motorhome, with author readings.
2023
Camping Road Trips UK
Publication of Camping Road Trips UK (30 adventures with your campervan, motorhome or tent) in February 2023. My 10th travel book. WINNER Travel Guide Book of the Year.
2023
A Cotswolds Diary
A bi-monthly column for Discover Britain magazine for UK and US audiences, chatting about life in the Cotswolds and countryside issues.
2023
When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong (Channel 5)
Speaker offering insight on motorhoming for the TV programme When Motorhoming Goes Horribly Wrong, broadcast on Sunday 16th July, Channel 5.
2023
Torchlight Festival of Camping
Speaker at Torchlight Festival of Camping with presentation on touring & camping in Portugal. Commissioned by The Camping & Caravanning Club.
2022
Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
Speaker at the Inspiration Theatre on Solo Adventures With Kids; touring/wild camping across Europe
2021
Camping Road Trips
Publication of Camping Road Trips: France & Germany, my 9th travel book. Gentle road trips exploring the countryside on foot and by bike, discovering food & taking the road less travelled
2020
Van Live!
Commissioned to create web content & project manage Van Live!, a brand new online show for Future plc
2017
Holland Press Awards
Winner of Dutch Icons category at Holland Press Awards for feature Going Dutch on Two Wheels
what people say
Your writing really is fantastic (there are some wonderful descriptions) and these pages really do bring the caravan sites to life
Senior Editor, New Holland Publishing
It all looks fantastic, thank you so much for all your hard work - you've done an amazing job
Sarah Wakely, Group Editor, Future plc (on Van Live!)
Thank you very much for writing such a wonderful piece for Hidden Europe
Susanne Kries, Editor, Hidden Europe
"Thank you for your diligence"
Thank you for your diligence. I think it's a really nice feature, and properly presented to me, so thanks!
Jon Palmer, France Today
Thanks a lot. The content has been really great. I'm very happy with how it turned out and we're getting positive feedback
Felix Blakeston, Touring Magazine
This is fantastic. Many thanks for a great article
Debbie Dainton, Tourism Manager, Dover County Council
Unique style, beautifully written, amazing photo-graphs, informative, interesting ...
Nora Heraty, Independent PR Consultant
I've just seen the Devon tea feature, and it's fantastic. I found that such an interesting read. Thank you.
Emily Barton, Assistant Editor, Camping & Caravanning
It's articles like this that make me re-subscribe to Hidden Europe. Intriguing stories, oh and good writing: "The modish and moody grey interior walls of the cafe.."
Nick Jones, Reader
What a lovely book and such an enjoyable read, so stimulating and imaginatively researched and written. It makes me want to jump in the camper and get out there. Now!
Hugh Miles, BAFTA award-winning filmmaker
Another lovely feature - so thank you!
Catherine Courtenay, Devon Life
Thanks for all your hard work and for being such a pleasure to work with.
Emma Gibbs, Editor
I think this is spot on! I'm very happy with the content of this article
Nick Jones, Content Director, Future plc
Thanks - you have been great, patient and diligent - a real asset. And thanks for all the extra effort you keep putting in all the time
Ben Lane, Discovery Media Group
Thank you for being a wonderfully coop-erative and efficient author throughout this project
Sue Viccars, Freelance Editor
Fantastic piece of work
Niall Hampton, Editor, Practical Motorhome
Oh wow, what a fabulous piece of coverage! Thank you so much
Tanya Aspinall, Marketing Aloud
Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your work in bringing the latest issue of Discover Touring together. It looks fabulous
Mark Galbraith, Publisher, Discovery Media Group
Like, wow! Thanks so much - it's a lovely piece. Totally inspiring - a perfect intro to the show guide. QD Events are also very happy.
Greg Fountain, Managing Editor, Newhall Publishing
I've just read and greatly enjoyed your Leuven piece in the latest Hidden Europe
Duncan Smith, Only In Guides
Super Job
Justin Postlethwaite, France Media Group
Just received the magazine. I am totally stunned. What an amazing article. Probably best ever seen
Nora Heraty, Ireland Caravan & Camping Council
I am thrilled with what you are doing for the magazine, and glad you have so many more ideas going forward
Lwin Millar, Rosevine Media
I thoroughly enjoyed reading that! It's packed with information but never felt too heavy or dull, so it's spot on
Lizzie Pope, Digital Editor
Thank you for your work with White Cliffs Country and some great pictures. I caught up with the Tourism Officer last week, who is very happy
Karen Roebuck, Marketing Consultant, Tourism South East
Thank you very much for all your work; it's a pleasure to read, and to work with you
Emily Barton, Assistant Editor, Camping & Caravanning
Thank you for all your work. You've done such a thorough job.
Charlie Baker, Editor, DK
Thanks again for all your fabulous work as always.
Anna Moores, Editorial & Creative Director, Bradt Guides
A big thank you for two excellent presentations. They were really well attended and full of great tips and advice, not to mention lovely photography, which is a key element to any presentation of this kind.
Simon McGrath, Camping & Caravanning Club
"What a gorgeous book"
I've just finished going through [Camping Road Trips UK] - what a gorgeous book, Caroline! It's wonderful!
Anna Moores, Editorial and Creative Director, Bradt Guides
Where do I work? Where can I help you?
I travel frequently throughout the year, specialising in Europe, with an expansive knowledge of the UK and extensive experience of touring throughout the Continent
What can I help you with?
- Touring and road trips
- Camping, campsites & glamping
- Motorhomes, campervans & caravans
- Family travel
- Solo-female travel
- Walking (guidebooks & creating routes)
- Food and drink (local, regional, national)
- Countryside, farming, gardens and rural issues
- Sustainability and the environment
- Hotels / bed & breakfast reviews
- Cultural travel, especially classical music and literature (Honours Degree in Music and English)
A polite and respectful note to TV and radio programme researchers: my knowledge and expertise on travel, sustainability and the environment has been developed over decades. It has cost thousands of pounds to research. I cannot justify providing that knowledge and my time free of charge. If you wish to 'pick my brains' , there will be a consultancy fee. Thank you for your understanding.