Buzzy Gordon
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
The Times of Israel,
Ynet News,
Everett Potter's Travel Report,
QOSHE,
TravMedia,
Hotel Scoop,
Gastroystyle
Covers:
Travel, tourism, luxury travel, culinary travel, gastronomy, wellness, spas, hotels, resorts, rail travel, sustainable travel
Doesn't Cover:
family travel, camping, hiking, cycling
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Freelance travel writer, 1974
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes. Portable, stationary manual and electric.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
John Grisham
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To present information in a readable manner, and in a way that makes clear distinction between fact and opinion.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Google Docs, Bing search
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram
Who do you wish followed you?
International PR firms with upscale clients worldwide
Why did you become a journalist?
Because writing is what I do best, and I enjoy seeing my byline.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Literary editor of my yearbook.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Covering the Michelin reveal in Istanbul, as an invitee of the awards ceremony. The article may be found in my portfolio here.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Write first, submit afterwards. Be patient: it takes time to build a career.
What's your favorite drink?
Cocktails made with vodka or tequila
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In front of the TV, watching a good movie or brilliant series.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Perceptive Travel
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That I charge for what I do (although I do accept assignments that include comps)
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
Create a Muck Rack profile.