About Renee Brincks

Hello! I’m Renee Brincks.
I write about travel, health, and sustainability, with a special interest in people driving positive change – like heirloom vegetable farmers, adventure tour operators, medical researchers, nonprofit leaders, and artists who spark an appreciation of nature. As a full-time freelancer for 15+ years, I’ve worked on journalism, content marketing, copywriting, and corporate communication projects for major media outlets and brands.
A few highlights from my freelance writing career:
I’ve reported stories for dozens of consumer and trade publications, including National Geographic Traveler, Sierra, the San Francisco Chronicle, BBC Travel, United Hemispheres, Via, Sunset, Travel Weekly, Alaska Airlines Beyond, American Way, Where San Francisco, Endless Vacation, Carmel Magazine, Rodale’s Organic Life, and Smart Meetings.
A little more about me



I’m a Travel Weekly contributing editor and a former San Francisco editor for Zagat. My articles helped feature projects win awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and the North American Travel Journalists Association. I also wrote a chapter on Volkswagen bus tour owners for the book Bulli Love.

I’m a Travel Weekly contributing editor and a former San Francisco editor for Zagat. My articles helped feature projects win awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and the North American Travel Journalists Association. I also wrote a chapter on Volkswagen bus tour owners for the book Bulli Love.


I’m always open to discussing projects for consumer and trade outlets, nonprofits, organizations, and community-centered companies.
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A standout contributor and an absolute pleasure to work with.
– Eric Moya, former destinations editor, Travel Weekly
Renee is that rare reporting and writing powerhouse.
– Katie O’Reilly, adventure and lifestyle editor, Sierra Magazine
One of my go-to luxury lifestyle writers.
– Steven Biller, editorial director, Palm Springs Life