Barry Neild

Barry Neild is a veteran journalist with over two decades of experience spanning conflict reporting and travel storytelling. Beginning his career reviewing sandwiches for a local UK newspaper, he transitioned to hard news with assignments covering Afghanistan, Iraq, and natural disasters for outlets like BBC, Guardian, and CNN. Since 2005, he's been based in London, where he shifted focus to travel and cultural narratives as Global Editor for CNN Travel. His work combines personal experiential storytelling with deep cultural insights, often highlighting unexpected angles like the Italian town where half the population shares the surname Tucci. Neild's writing style blends wit and curiosity, frequently incorporating personal reflections (e.g., his confessed aversion to coffee despite global exploration). His career evolution demonstrates adaptability from high-stakes reporting to lifestyle-focused content, maintaining a reputation for engaging human-interest pieces.