Journalism:
Ronan is a regular contributor to National Geographic, a former columnist for National Geographic Magazine, and is signed to a 2-book deal with Harper Collins US as both author and photographer.
A travel journalist and photographer with 20 years' experience, based in Perth, Australia, he writes and shoots for major media outlets across the world, with his work having taken taken him to more than 60 countries.
He’s contributed stories and photography to National Geographic, CNN, BBC, Washington Post, Smithsonian, Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, AFAR, Forbes,New York Post, San Francisco Chronicle, Toronto Star, The Guardian, The Telegraph etc.
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/exclusive-new-investigation-into-the-shipwreck-beneath-ground-zero
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/maha-shivaratri-shiva-hindu
Smithsonian Magazine www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/the-secret-world-war-ii-history-of-koh-samui-the-new-setting-for-the-white-lotus-180986137/
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/travel-advisories-state-department-safety
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/year-of-fire-horse-lunar-chinese-new-year
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/singapore-wellness-mental-health
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/global-entry-tsa-precheck-clear-everything-to-know-expedited-entry-airport
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/china-national-parks-system
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/unique-national-park-lodges-resorts
Conde Nast Traveller www.cntravellerme.com/story/the-nine-security-temples-that-protect-bali-from-mythical-demons
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/myanmar-earthquake-religious-cultural-sites
Washington Post www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/02/06/thailand-lgbtq-weddings/
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/geotagging-positive-benefits
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/europe-tourist-tax-impact
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/dementia-tourism-on-rise-why-its-important
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/wellness-experiences-protected-unesco
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/inside-irelands-gate-to-hell-that-birthed-halloween
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/these-fabled-ghost-islands-exist-only-in-atlases
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/these-six-architectural-wonders-are-in-danger-of-disappearing
CNN https://edition.cnn.com/travel/horizontal-falls-australia-tourism-ban-intl-hnk/index.html
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/this-royal-city-lies-in-the-shadow-of-kuala-lumpur
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/walking-tours-museums-edinburgh-william-burke
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/the-worlds-largest-collection-of-ancient-rock-carvings-is-under-threat
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/travel-advisories-state-department-safety
BBC www.bbc.com/travel/story/20210405-how-china-saved-more-than-20000-jews-during-ww2
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/quirkiest-public-transport-around-world
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/china-best-new-museums
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/the-bloody-legend-of-hungarys-serial-killer-countess
BBC www.bbc.com/travel/article/20221016-bataireacht-the-ancient-irish-martial-art-making-a-comeback
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/off-season-dangers-in-national-parks-you-need-to-know
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/chinese-brocade
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/europe-visa-system-etias
BBC www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220307-romes-new-museum-dedicated-to-cooking
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/safety-tips-from-first-responders-you-need-to-know
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/new-bali-tourist-laws
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/stone-of-scone-british-coronation
CNN https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/australia-misery-beach-cmd/index.html
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/5-historic-houses-feuding-families-succession-cleopatra
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/singapore-death-island-sentosa
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/most-infamous-scams-hoaxes
BBC www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210901-putrajaya-the-capital-city-youve-never-heard-of
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/glasgow-scotland-celebrates-st-mungo-trail-festivals
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/memorials-built-by-women-for-love
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/cryptid-tourism-loch-ness-monster-yeti-lucrative-industry
CNN edition.cnn.com/travel/article/catalpa-rescue-escape-australia-perth/index.html
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/western-australia-shipwreck-hunting
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/australia-hands-control-newest-national-parks-to-indigenous-peoples
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/behind-the-mystery-of-st-valentines-final-resting-place
BBC www.bbc.com/travel/article/20211010-the-unearthing-of-irelands-mysterious-naked-sweathouses
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/long-lost-city-tamao-hiding-in-plain-sight
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/how-these-japanese-prayer-plaques-became-symbols-of-hope
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/these-masked-singers-carry-on-an-irish-christmas-tradition
BBC www.bbc.com/travel/story/20201029-captain-gallagher-the-legend-of-irelands-highwaymen
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/the-last-artists-crafting-a-thai-royal-treasure
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/reeling-from-covid-19-italy-violin-capital-is-rebounding-with-music
CNN edition.cnn.com/travel/article/australia-micronation-hutt-river-principality/index.html
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/why-the-shipyards-that-built-the-titanic-still-influence-belfast
National Geographic www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/on-the-trail-of-ireland-legendary-pirate-queen
WIRED www.wired.com/story/pandemic-quiet-is-helping-humans-eavesdrop-on-rare-dolphins/
CNN edition.cnn.com/travel/article/cossack-ghost-town-australia/index.html