Jo Tinsley

Jo Tinsley is the founder and editor of Ernest, an independent journal for enquiring minds. She is also a writer and editor specialising in slow travel, wild swimming and outdoor lifestyle.

Jo has 16 years experience working in independent and specialist interest magazines, and believes in honest and purposeful storytelling. She co-authored a trilogy of non-fiction books originating in the curious histories thread that runs through Ernest, as well as co-authoring and revising Wild Guide: Devon, Cornwall and the South West. She also writes slow travel articles for publications such as Lonely Planet, Countryfile, The Simple Things, Sawday’s, The Guardian and The Independent.

A keen open water swimmer, Jo is never happier than when exploring a lake or bay, or when rambling over northern moorlands. You can find her on Instagram at @SlowJoTinsley and @ernestjournal