Profile of Cindy-Lou Dale

Name:

Cindy-Lou Dale

Professional title

Writer and photojournalist

Address

The Ferns
Station Road
Lydd
Romney Marsh
Kent TN29 9ED
UK

Telephone (day)

01797-329347

Telephone (evening)

01797-329347

Fax:

01797-322102

Mobile

07940-372775

E-mail

cindyloudale@gmail.com

Website 1

www.cindyloudale.com

Website 2

Biography

When I turn my pen and compass to travel writing I go beyond being strongly evocative of place. I show the idiosyncrasies of a culture and the wonder of a destination - speaking to the very soul of travel. There's a certain frisson of expectation in my script, a texture you'll feel of the places and people I describe and their essential diversity, their distinctive look and flavour.

I originate from a small farming community in Southern Africa which, in some way, leant to my interest in the colours and textures of world cultures.

My career has moved me around the world - Beverley Hills, Budapest, Kinshasa, Kentucky, London, Sarajevo, Miami, Maputo. I’ve studied in the United States, the UK, South Africa and mainland Europe. Now I live in the south-east of England where I need look no further than my front door for inspiration; just beyond my garden gate is a handsome church that's been standing there adding a touch of nobility and grandeur to the landscape for more than a thousand years. Here it’s just an anonymous country church, treasured by a few aging parishioners and one opinionated writer.

I also have a base in Belgium which affords me easy access to the rest of Europe - Paris, Amsterdam and Cologne are but a few hour’s drive in either direction. As such I am available to carry out assignments at these and other far flung destinations. My travel itinerary will provide details of where I'll be over the next few months. Should you need a topic reported on from one of these destinations, or if you'd like to discuss an assignment, don't hesitate to contact me.

Main professional activities

I write travel articles and features for numerous publications around the world. I also do the accompanying photography.

My writing is not limited to only travel magazines as I regularly work with genre specific publications - wine, food, tobacco, in-flights, motoring, and b2b; as such I have ready outlets.

Memberships

Chartered Institute of Journalists

Awards

Most recent publications

TIME magazines, National Geographic Traveler, Aspect County, Passport, Travel and Lifestyle... my clips file is available on request.

Other important publications

Magazines in the UK, Belgium, Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa, the USA and Canada.

Areas of particular interest or expertise

I’m interested primarily in luxury/boutique hotels, soft adventure, as well as culture - and am always looking for quirky offbeat angles.

Other relevant information

Being a fulltime writer gives me license to exercise my mind fully and freely. Writing is an art form which needs far more than just a pen. It takes preparation, patience, perseverance and a creative mind that sees ideas as clearly as splashes of vivid colour. But most of all, it takes passion, a passion to reach beyond the boundaries of imagination. Here are some comments received from editors and readers.