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Sally Blyth

(She/Her)
  • Writer and Creative
Auckland
As seen in: Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand Herald, The Post (Wellington), The Press (New Zealand), The Waikato Times, Destinations Magazine
Covers:  Travel, opinion, lifestyle, horse racing, community, creativity, humanities, events, personalities
Doesn't Cover: Am open to most things but don't cover the realm of finance, business and economics.

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Sally Blyth’s Biography

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SUMMARY
As a professional Travel Leader, I lead tour groups and design travel. I offer Personal Travel Companion Services for those who need assistance through my company Beyond Travel Companion Services.
As a Travel Writer I always have an eye on my next destination and my mind on potential stories in anticipation of what might unfold wherever I may be.
My life has never followed a straight line and I guess this has enabled me to evolve into a person with many dimensions. Being multifaceted …

Sally Blyth’s Journalist Portfolio

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London with Low Mobility

London with Low Mobility

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Wiltshire Connections

Wiltshire Connections

An overnight mother/son getaway to Salisbury and Stonehenge.

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Memorable Dining in Morocco

Memorable Dining in Morocco

A taste of Moroccan cuisine!

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Journey through the heart of New South Wales by private train

Journey through the heart of New South Wales by private train

Take it from a tour leader with years of train travel under her belt - a nostalgic rail ride through the hear…

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Siena - Home of the Palio Horserace

Siena - Home of the Palio Horserace

An overview of the Palio Horserace, Siena's most important and historic event - the passionate locals, the pr…

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HM Queen Elizabeth II - Racing's Greatest Patron

HM Queen Elizabeth II - Racing's Greatest Patron

The world lost a long-serving monarch on 8th September 2022 - but the racing world lost its strongest advocat…

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Articles

This alpine village is described as Austria’s most beautiful. Here’s what it’s like

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By Sally Blyth
| The Post (Wellington)
Alpbach was named Austria’s most beautiful village.Supplied Alpbach, tucked within the Alpbachtal Valley, has rightfully earned its title due to strict building codes dating back to 1953, whereby all buildings must remain true to the traditional chalet style of Tyrolean architecture. Snow sits atop pitched roofs in winter; geraniums flow off pretty cut-out balconies in summer – either way, a picturesque alpine vista awaits.
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The Waikato Times

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By Sally Blyth
| The Waikato Times Verified
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I’m a tour leader and this is what it’s like to travel for a living

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By Sally Blyth
| The Post (Wellington)
Tour leader Sally Blyth in Prague.Photo: Sally Blyth A tour leader might be surrounded by pristine nature in a remote corner of the world (think Chatham Islands) or navigating the busy sprawl of a big city (think Tokyo). I’ve taken groups to both in the last few months. Contrasting itineraries but my role as a tour leader remains the same and includes generating camaraderie, troubleshooting issues, managing illness or mishap, liaising with local operators and tending to ad hoc queries.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Soliciting and writing articles about sexual health & reproduction in Europe.- 1980s

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Absolutely! A genius machine that helped me put words on paper. Today I type faster than I can think!

How is social media changing news?

Sensational headlines and misleading taglines draw people in but often disappoint. Bring back authenticity and real anticipation!