Travel writer / Brighton, UK / Usually somewhere else
Finley Kesteven
Hi I’m Fin, a recent graduate in Politics and Modern History from the University of Manchester, who also enjoys writing about music and current affairs. This site is a showcase of my published pieces from the ‘Mancunion’ student newspaper, as well as somewhere for me to upload my more recent writing on various topics. Have a look at some of my work
Live Music reviews ✶ Travel ✶ Political Discussion
Fig. 1 — The author, somewhere between trains
Not a guidebook
I go where the map runs out and the music gets louder.
I'm Finley, a Brighton-based travel writer chasing the places that don't make the brochure. Warehouse raves at the end of a ferry line. Cafés run by collectives. Towns that only make sense after midnight.
— Fin
Latest dispatches
My Portfolio
From the notebook
Images from my travels
Commissions open
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I write for editors, publications and the occasional brand with something real to say. Pitches, briefs and wild ideas all welcome.
01
Features & long reads
Reported, first-person travel features for print and online, the kind of piece people save for the train.
02
Scene & city guides
Underground venues, independent spots and local voices. Guides written by someone who actually stayed for the after-party.
03
Copy for travel brands
Website copy, blogs and campaigns for hostels, tour operators and independent travel brands that want to sound human.