By The Way is the travel destination of The Washington Post, operating both online and in print. Its editorial mandate is service journalism: articles that explain industry trends, decode pricing, offer actionable hacks, and report on policies and events that affect how and where readers travel. The section explicitly states that its readers fly coach, and it favors utility over escapism. With rare exceptions, it does not publish first-person travelogues to destinations most readers are unlikely to visit. The call is for contributing writers who can meet the standards of The Post and deliver information readers can apply to their own trips. The editors are particularly interested in voices underrepresented in travel media, suggesting a commitment to broadening the range of perspectives within the genre. There is no fee to pitch, and the opportunity is rolling, meaning submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. Because By The Way is part of a major news organization, successful pitches will demonstrate a clear service angle, a grasp of the news cycle, and a tone that can accommodate humor and curiosity without sacrificing rigor. The section covers the minutiae of travel—viral moments, industry shifts, practical tips—and expects contributors to teach rather than merely recount.