Essentially John Ruler

Hello, I'm John Ruler

I'm an award winning travel writer and author

As an award-winning travel writer, guidebook author, and photographer, I have an in-depth knowledge of:

  • Cross-Channel France including the WW1 Battlefields,
  • Holidaying worldwide on horseback, including taking your horse, to all things equestrian, from carriage driving and similar disciplines to human interest stories.
  • Kent, my home county, has an emphasis on people and little-known places, history, and local traditions.
  • With some 50 years of experience as an award-winning travel writer, guidebook author and photographer, I can delve deeply into my three pet subjects – Calais, Horses and Kent producing Essential copies to suit individual needs.
John Ruler

My Background

Over 50 years of experience as an all-round journalist has included:

  • Reporting for and editing both consumer and travel trade newspapers and magazines.
  • Writing a long-running travel weekly column for a major regional newspaper. as well as a monthly feature for a Kent-based glossy magazine.
  • Creating a photo library based on worldwide travels.
  • Contributing to, or being the author of travel guides to my three specialist subjects.