AFAR is the 'experiential travel guide.' They cover travel stories from a more personal perspective, telling their "stories through people, allowing readers to explore authentic local cultures from the inside out." Payment reports indicate $1 a word as a common payment rate. Keep in mind that pay will need to be negotiated. To contact them, refer to this page.
The Los Angeles Times Travel section seeks original destination articles that evoke a sense of place and time, with trips taken within the last two years. They look for first-person pieces (about 2,000 words) and Guidebooks (500 to 700 words). Payment starts at $200, with extra for photos. Submissions can be mailed or emailed. For more details, read the writers’ guidelines: https://www.latimes.com/la-travel-submissions-htmlstory.html.
Road & Travel is an online magazine covering automotive travel, with the goal of helping consumers make good choices. They state that pay for auto reviews is between $0 and $100, so be sure to be clear about your payment requirements. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
World Hum publishes travel stories, videos, and slideshows of travel experiences. Their stories have even been republish in "The Best American Travel Writing." Payment is negotiated. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.
ROVA Magazine is an RV, road trip and outdoor adventure magazine for millennials and Gen Xers. According to their editor, Gemma Peckham, they pay $200 per article. To learn more, read their submission guidelines.