Danielle Bauter - Freelance Writer

I am a freelance writer and content creator based in California. I specialize in travel, books, and profiles of interesting people.

My essays, interviews, reviews, and reported pieces have been published in both print and online publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor’s Travel, Wine Enthusiast, SAVEUR, and Roadtrippers Magazine.

As a freelance writer, I thrive on finding new and unique angles and am meticulous about meeting deadlines. And I’ll do (almost) anything for a story– I’ve flown from an aerial swing in Brazil, sampled fried insects in Mexico, and fought my fear of heights as I trudged my way up 300 spiral steps to Sacre Coeur’s dome in Paris. Every challenge sparks my desire to learn more, see more, experience more.

I also enjoy collaborating with clients who need their ideas transformed into words. I have a passion for telling compelling stories and my ideas are limitless. I’ve worked with a variety of individuals and companies who are seeking someone who is passionate about their craft. If you have a project that you’d like help with, let’s discuss.

Please click the links above to learn more about me, and feel free to let me know if you have any questions.

Portfolio

Cravings Unleashed
October 28, 2025 | Westways Magazine

Here’s your guide to the ultimate Highway 395 road trip
September 9, 2025 | PREMIUM Magazine

I visit Las Vegas often. Here are 6 things you should skip — and what to do instead.
September 5, 2025 | Business Insider

My sisters, mom, and I go to a new place every year in honor of my late dad’s birthday
August 14, 2025 | Business Insider

Why gardening and digging in the dirt is good for your health
August 4, 2025 | PREMIUM Magazine

11 Fun Things to Do in Sequoia National Park
July 25, 2025 | U.S. News & World Report

I’m delighted to have my work published in:

Lonely Planet

BBC Travel

Business Insider

CN Traveler

Fodor's Travel

Westways Magazine

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Shaena Stabler, Editor & Publisher, Stu News LagunaLaguna Beach, CA
Danielle writes with great warmth and inclusiveness – bringing the reader into “her fold” as if they are her own family going on an intimate trip with her. She paints the natural world with exceptional beauty through her words too.
Samantha Dunn, Executive Editor, COAST MagazineSanta Ana, CA
“Would that every freelance writer had such a talent for a nice turn of phrase, the Swiss clock precision of meeting deadlines and the amenable attitude towards suggested improvement that Danielle commands. That would make every editor’s life a dream.”
Allene Symons, Author of Aldous Huxley’s HandsSanta Ana, CA
Danielle was a great help to me before my book launch in so many ways. She designed a website and even solved the problem of incorporating several complicated graphics I wanted to include. She also helped with press releases and provided overall hand-holding, and she was always responsive when I had questions. That meant a lot to me too. I recommend her highly!