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Demnach könnte man jedoch zumindest Ihre Kunden nach deren Bedürfnissen clustern? Oder beispielsweise in potenzielle Urlauber oder eher Erlebnisreisende unterscheiden?

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9 Outtakes from Alain de Botton’s “The Art of Travel”

1) On what travel can reveal about the way we live

If our lives are dominated by a search for happiness, then perhaps few activities reveal as much about the dynamics of this quest — in all its ardor and paradoxes — than our travels. They express, however inarticulately, an understanding of what life might be about, outside of the constraints of work and of the struggle for survival. Yet rarely are they considered to present philosophical problems — that is, issues requiring thought beyond the practical. We are inundated with advice on where to travel to, but we hear little of why and how we should go, even though the art of travel seems naturally to sustain a number of questions neither so simple nor so trivial, and whose study might in modest ways contribute to an understanding of what the Greek philosophers beautifully termed eudaimonia , or ‘human flourishing’.

2) On how the joy of travel lies in receptivity

What, then, is a traveling mind-set? Receptivity might be said to be its chief characteristic. Receptive, we approach new places with humility. We carry with us no rigid ideas about what is or is not interesting. We irritate locals because we stand in traffic islands and narrow streets and admire what they take to be unremarkable small details. We risk getting run over because we are intrigued by the roof of a government building or an inscription on a wall. We find a supermarket or a hairdresser’s shop unusually fascinating. We dwell at length on the layout of a menu or the clothes of the presenters on the evening news. We are alive to the layers of history beneath the present and take notes and photographs. Home, by contrast, finds us more settled in our expectations. We feel assured that we have discovered everything interesting about our neighborhood, primarily by virtue of our having lived there a long time. It seems inconceivable that there could be anything new to find in a place where we have been living for a decade or more. We have become habituated and therefore blind to it.

3) On the merits of traveling alone

It seemed an advantage to be traveling alone. Our responses to the world are crucially molded by the company we keep, for we temper our curiosity to fit in with the expectations of others. They may have particular visions of who we are and hence may subtly prevent certain sides of us from emerging… Being closely observed by a companion can also inhibit our observation of others; then, too, we may become caught up in adjusting ourselves to the companions questions and remarks, or feel the need to make ourselves seem more normal than is good for our curiosity.

4) On the weird psychic juxtapositions of travel

Having made a journey to a place we may never revisit, we feel obliged to admire a sequence of things which have no connection to one another besides a geographic one and a proper understanding of which would require a range of qualities unlikely to be found in any one person. We are asked to be curious about Gothic architecture on one street and then promptly fascinated by Etruscan archaeology on the next.

5) On the way no travel story can ever evoke the true lived experience

Artistic accounts involve severe abbreviations of what reality will force upon us. A travel book may tell us, for example, that the narrator journeyed through the afternoon to reach the hill town of X and after a night in its medieval monastery awoke to a misty dawn. But we never simply ‘journey through an afternoon’. We sit in a train. Lunch digests awkwardly within us. The seat cloth is gray. We look out the window at a field. We look back inside. A drum of anxieties revolves in our consciousness. We notice a luggage label affixed to a suitcase in a rack above the seats opposite. We tap a finger on the window ledge. A broken nail on an index finger catches a thread. It starts to rain. A drop wends a muddy path down the dust-coated window. We wonder where our ticket might be. We look back out at the field. It continues to rain. At last the train starts to move. It passes an iron bridge, after which it inexplicably stops. A fly lands on the window. And still we may have reached the end only of the first minutes of a comprehensive account of the events lurking within the deceptive sentence “He journeyed through the afternoon.” A storyteller who provided us with such a profusion of details would rapidly grow maddening. Unfortunately, life itself often subscribes to this mode of storytelling, wearing us out with repetitions, misleading emphases and inconsequential plot lines. It insists on showing us Bardak Electronics, the safety handle in the car, a stray dog, a Christmas card and a fly that lands first on the rim and then in the center of a laden ashtray. Which explains the curious phenomenon whereby valuable elements may be easier to experience in art and in anticipation than in reality. The anticipatory and artistic imaginations omit and compress; they cut away the periods of boredom and direct our attention to critical moments, and thus, without either lying or embellishing, they lend to life a vividness and a coherence that it may lack in the distracting wooliness of the present.

6) On the romantic appeal of travel

To the appeal that an attractive person might possess in one’s own country is added, in an exotic land, an attraction deriving from his or her location. If it is true that love is the pursuit in another of qualities we lack in ourselves, then in our love of someone from another country, one ambition may be to weld ourselves more closely to values missing in our own culture.

7) On the post-religious appeal of the sublime

It is no coincidence that the Western attraction to sublime landscapes developed at precisely the moment when traditional beliefs in God began to wane. It is as if these landscapes allowed travelers to experience transcendent feelings that they no longer felt in cities and the cultivated countryside. The landscapes offered them an emotional connection to a greater power, even as they freed them of the need to subscribe to the more specific and now less plausible claims of biblical texts and organized religions.

8) On the way majestic landscapes make us feel our own smallness

Humiliation is a perpetual risk in the world of men. It is not unusual for our will to be defined and our wishes frustrated. Sublime landscapes do not therefore introduce us to our own inadequacy; rather, to touch on the crux of their appeal, they allow us to conceive of a familiar inadequacy in a new and more helpful way. Sublime places repeat in grand terms a lesson that ordinary life typically introduces viciously: that the universe is mightier than we are, that we are frail and temporary and have no alternative but to accept limitations on our will; that we must bow to necessities greater than ourselves. This is the lesson written into the stones of the desert and the ice fields of the poles. So grandly is it written there that we may come away from such places not crushed but inspired by what lies beyond us, privileged to be subject to such majestic necessities. The sense of awe may even shed into a desire to worship.

9) On the way travel leads to introspection

Journeys are the midwives of thought. Few places are more conducive to internal conversations than moving planes, ships, or trains. There is an almost quaint correlation between what is before our eyes and the thoughts we are able to have in our heads: large thoughts at time requiring large views, and new thoughts, new places. Introspective reflections that might otherwise be liable to stall are helped along by the flow of the landscape. The mind may be reluctant to think properly when thinking is all it is supposed to so; the task can be as paralyzing as having to tell a joke or mimic an accent on demand. Thinking improves when parts of the mind are given other tasks — charged with listening to music, for example, or following a line of trees. The music or the view distracts for a time that nervous, censorious, practical part of the mind which is inclined to shut down when it notices something difficult emerging in consciousness, and which runs scared of memories, longings and introspective or original ideas, preferring instead the administrative and the impersonal.

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The Danish capital is offering free museum tours, art workshops and more to visitors who take part in climate-friendly initiatives.

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A new fee for Venice day trippers. A looming ban on vacation rentals in Barcelona. Restrictions on the sale of alcohol in Majorca. At a time when overwhelmed European destinations are slapping tourists with restrictions and fees, Copenhagen is trying a different approach: rewarding visitors who act responsibly.

Beginning July 15, tourists who demonstrate climate-friendly travel behavior by participating in the city’s green initiatives — including cycling, train travel and clean-up efforts — will be granted access to museum tours, kayak rentals, free meals and more.

“We must turn tourism from being an environmental burden into a force for positive change,” said Mikkel Aarø-Hansen, the chief executive of Wonderful Copenhagen , the tourism organization for the Capital Region of Denmark. An important step in this transformation, he said, “is to change how we move around on the destination, what we consume, and how we interact with the locals.”

On average, 81 percent of consumers say they want to act more sustainably, but only 22 percent have changed their behavior, according to a 2023 sustainable report by Kanter, a London-based market research group. Copenhagen’s new initiative, CopenPay, aims to bridge the gap between the desire to act sustainably and actual behavior by making climate-friendly action a currency for cultural experiences.

For instance, those who arrive by bike or train at CopenHill, an artificial ski slope built on top of a new waste-management center, will be able to go down the rooftop hill for free. Other sites will allow visitors to volunteer in cleanup efforts. The National Gallery of Denmark will hold workshops to turn plastic waste into pieces of art, while the Copenhagen Surf School will offer a free lunch to surfers who take part in 30 minutes of beach cleaning after their surf course. More than 20 attractions will be participating in the pilot program over the summer.

“Our vision with CopenPay is to create a ripple effect,” Mr. Hansen said. “We hope that by showcasing the success of this and other initiatives, other cities around the globe will be inspired to find their way to incentivize more sustainable tourism behavior, ultimately leading to a more sustainable future for everyone.”

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I'm an American mom living in Spain. There are no summer camps in August, and everyone tends to travel.

• Jennison Grigsby, an American mom and yoga teacher, moved to Spain nine years ago.
• She is raising her bicultural son, Luca, with her Spanish husband.
• Grigsby values Spain's affordable and diverse summer camps and the strong community.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennison Grigsby, an American mom and yoga teacher who lives in Valencia, Spain. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I've been living in Spain for nine and a half years. I met my husband about 11 years ago when I was taking a little sabbatical from life. We decided to move to Valencia temporarily, thinking we would return to the US after a couple of years, but we ended up loving it so much that we decided to stay.

My husband is from Valencia , so we have his family here. We're well-connected in the local and expat communities, making us feel at home.

We have an almost 9-year-old son named Luca. Although he's half-American, he's very Spanish . He's lived in Spain his entire life and really connects with the culture. All his friends are Spanish, and he spends a lot of time with his Spanish side of the family, who help us out a lot.

We go back to the US as a family at least once a year, usually during summer break, and every other year, we also go for Christmas. We're heading to California soon for a couple of weeks.

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When we return from the States, Luca will attend two different summer camps . The first is with the Valencia Football Club (soccer), where he trains for a week but comes home every night. Then, once that's done, he'll attend an indoor soccer camp.

I love that most schools in Spain offer affordable on-site summer camps

Compared to the US, I found that most schools in Spain offer on-site summer camps at a low cost, focusing on sports and art activities. In the US, summer school is more academic, often used to catch up on subjects or get ahead for the next year. Then there are summer camps, which typically last a week but can be expensive.

In Spain, summer camp options include on-site school camps with sports and arts, sleepaway camps, or day camps without overnight stays. Kids start going to sleepaway camps in the summer for one to two weeks when they're a bit older, usually around 10 to 12. Some parents find it exciting that their kids can go off on their own for a bit. The challenging part is that there are usually no camps in August, so we have a full month with fewer options. That's when most families choose to travel.

I find it quite nice that there are many different options for summer camp hours in Spain. Camps usually start at 9 a.m. and you can choose to have your child stay until 1 p.m., 3 p.m., or 5 p.m. The regular school schedule in June and September is also modified due to the heat, offering the same options. As a parent, you can decide the time you want your child to finish, and you pay for the extra hours, which include childcare, lunch, and activities.

Kids are separated by age at school, and have little overlap

My husband and I had our eye on a well-known Catholic school even though we're not religious because it's a big traditional Spanish school, and we wanted Luca to be exposed to more people, more sports, and more activities. It might be overwhelming for some children, but I love its strong community feel. The school has around 90 students per grade, divided into three classes of 30, and it accommodates kids from ages 3 to 18.

I like that different age groups are kept separate to minimize interactions and ensure younger kids aren't negatively influenced by older students. All the students are at school together; they see each other at some of the community events, but they're still able to stay in their age group. For example, the "infantil" students (ages 3 to 5) have their own entrance and exit, and primary school kids are kept together as a group so they don't cross paths with the older children. I find this careful organization creates a safe environment for younger kids, reducing the chances of bullying.

My son learns the local language at school

The school system we chose is called "concertado," a middle ground between public and private schools that are more like religious charter schools in the US, where families pay something. One reason we were attracted to these was its balanced language instruction. In public schools, around 70 to 80% of subjects have traditionally been taught in Valencian, while kids speak Spanish on the playground and have English classes. In concertado schools, only about 25% of classes are in Valencian, such as social studies and religion.

For families with no background in Valencian, public schools can be challenging since it's hard to help their children with schoolwork in a language they don't know. Fortunately, my husband could help Luca with Valencian.

For us, 95% of Luca's life is in Spanish. He speaks English only with me or when talking to my parents and other family members on FaceTime. At home, my husband and I speak English so that Luca can hear adult conversations in English, and most of his TV is in English. As a baby, his first language was English since I was home with him for the first three years. Once he started school, Spanish became dominant, but I constantly remind him to speak to me in English to help him practice and maintain his bilingual skills, and also so we can connect on a deeper level.

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'It's Tourist Hunting Season': The Street Art That's Seething About Mass Tourism

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The writing is on the wall across Spain.

Residents who are becoming increasingly frustrated with the negative impact of mass tourism on their daily lives ― including but certainly not limited to higher rents and real estate prices ― are taking to the streets to voice their fury.

Demonstrations have this year mushroomed across the second most-visited country in the world ― from Barcelona with its water-gun-touting activists in the north to Malaga in the south, from the Canary Islands archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa to the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca in the Mediterranean Sea.

Some protesters, however, have also taken to leaving more permanent reminders of their anger in the form of graffiti, street art and sticker campaigns.

“It’s Tourist Hunting Season,” “Tourists Go Home” and “Fuck Airbnb” are among the scathing messages that have been photographed daubed on walls or printed on stickers across the two biggest cities — the capital Madrid and Barcelona — this year alone.

In Malaga, stickers bearing anti-tourist phrases ― such as “go fucking home” and “this used to be my home” ― were earlier this year placed around tourism areas in which families once lived.

Meanwhile, someone on the island of Mallorca last summer installed fake signs in English that warned tourists of “dangerous jellyfish” and “falling rocks.” But the small print in Catalan revealed there wasn’t actually any danger and that it was just mass tourism they wanted to prevent.

Here’s a look at some of the anti-tourism protest art in Spain from this year and before:

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This fall, UC's College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP) is offering an exclusive opportunity to dive into the vibrant world of murals and public art with unique course, Intro to Public Art, led by acclaimed muralist, public artist and UC Associate Professor Jenny Roesel Ustick.

This groundbreaking course promises a hands-on exploration into the creation of public art, catering to both undergraduate and graduate students from across UC’s diverse academic programs. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, urban planner, or simply passionate about community engagement, Intro to Public Art welcomes students of all backgrounds and levels of experience.

Participants will not only gain insights into the behind-the-scenes work of one of the world’s most exciting light and art festivals, Blink Cincinnati, but also "learn the real-life business of mural making from start to finish while engaging with nearby communities and partners," says Ustick in a recent Instagram post.

Learn the real-life business of mural making.

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Intro to public art course student painting in class for the Sister City Mural for BLINK Cincinnati 2022. Photo/Samantha Norton.

Scheduled for 2-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, the course will take place in and around Cincinnati and UC's campus, with live projects, studio visits, field trips and guest speakers. Students can look forward to a dynamic curriculum that includes hands-on mural creation, learning the intricacies of doodle grids, and developing proposals for future projects. 

"No previous mural experience necessary," reassures Ustick, highlighting the inclusive nature of the course.

Moreover, Intro to Public Art counts towards DAAP's prestigious Graduate Certificate in Public Art and Placemaking , offering a valuable credential for students interested in the  vital connection between fine art and urban planning. 

"This is a rare opportunity," urges Ustick, emphasizing that the course is not regularly offered.  Enrollment for Intro to Public Art is now open. Interested students are encouraged to sign up early to secure their spot in this course. For more information and to register, visit the UC Course Catalog .

Don’t miss out on this chance to make your mark in the world of public art.

Featured image at top: Jenny Ustick's Sister City Mural for Blink Cincinnati 2022.  Photo/Samantha Norton

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A new exhibition traces the evolution of one of the world’s most famous dolls over six decades

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Take a break from the real world and travel to Barbieland at London’s Design Museum , where a new major exhibition explores the evolution of one of the most famous dolls in the world.

“ Barbie: The Exhibition ,” a collaboration between the Design Museum and Mattel, coincides with the 65th anniversary of the Barbie brand. With 250 objects on display, it traces the progression of dolls, cars, outfits and dreamhouses over the decades, starting with the very first Barbie doll released in the ’50s. It also highlights milestones related to inclusivity, demonstrating how Barbie has responded to cultural shifts and incorporated a range of identities into the brand.

The chief focus of the exhibition, however, is design: “What I would really like visitors to take away from the show, whether they've come as Barbie fans or Barbie skeptics but with an interest in design, is that there is actually a very complex and intentional set of design processes that go into creating the dolls and the accessories,” curator Danielle Thom tells Jane Englefield of Dezeen , an architecture and design magazine.

That said, those processes “reflect the social context in which any given Barbie is being produced,” she adds.

The show was designed by architecture firm Sam Jacob Studio , per the Guardian ’s critic Oliver Wainwright, who describes a “candy color palette” that creates a “perfectly tuned backdrop.” Pink, fittingly, envelops the space in all of its shades, but so do striking shades of yellow, blue and green.

The exhibition begins in 1959 with a rare first-edition version of the legendary doll, displayed next to archival footage of the manufacturing process in Japan. Other dolls on view include 1971’s Sunset Malibu Barbie, 1985’s Day to Night Barbie and 1992’s Totally Hair Barbie—the best-selling Barbie of all time.

Hair is another central focus of the show, which features a section dedicated to the evolution of Barbie’s hairstyles. “In the ’90s, I found that a lot of the Black Barbies had straightened hair,” Thom tells Dezeen , noting that today’s dolls come with all kinds of hair textures. “Obviously, hair play is fun,” she adds. “Children like to brush Barbie's hair. But there’s more to it than that.”

“Barbie: The Exhibition” showcases 1968’s Christie, commonly cited as the first-ever Black Barbie doll , as well as the first Hispanic and Asian dolls to bear the Barbie brand. It also highlights more recent strides towards inclusivity, including 2016’s Fashionista line , which offers “petite, tall and curvy” body types, and a 2022 Barbie with Down syndrome .

“You can’t say Barbie is radical,” Thom tells the Guardian . “It’s a mass-produced, corporate product. But there is an element of progressivism to it.”

The exhibition also traces architectural and fashion shifts over the decades. Items on display include the first Barbie Dreamhouse from 1962, which didn’t have a kitchen and echoed the designs of Florence Knoll , per Dezeen . A 1978 Dreamhouse on display mimics the style of Frank Gehry , while a 1995 house shows a return to a more traditional colonial-style architecture.

People-sized outfits are also on view—specifically, those worn by Margot Robbie in Greta Gerwig’s Barbie , last year’s high-grossing and record-setting box-office sensation. The exhibition displays a head-to-toe neon roller skating outfit that went viral during the film’s production.

The frenzy around the Barbie movie was a testament to the brand’s popularity. Where does that staying power come from? Thom thinks it has something to do with “the idea that Barbie is a reflection of culture,” the curator tells Dezeen . “Her meaning, or meanings, are in the eye of the beholder—the eye of the consumer.”

“ Barbie: The Exhibition ” is on view at the Design Museum in London through February 23, 2025.

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On Display: The Best Hotels to Soak Up Art and Design in Miami

Each December, Miami undergoes an artistic renaissance as the global creative vanguard descends for the city's annual art and design week extravaganza. What began as a modest art fair has blossomed into a full-blown cultural phenomenon, where fashion, design and artistic expression converge in a calendar filled with exhibitions and events. For discerning aesthetes, securing pride-of-place accommodations is paramount. As you plan your artful Miami pilgrimage with Chase Travel , eligible Chase Sapphire, Freedom and Ink Business cardmembers can earn and redeem Ultimate Rewards® points toward flights, hotels, activities and more. Moreover, Sapphire Reserve cardmembers who book through The Edit by Chase Travel℠ will receive special perks like daily breakfast for two and a $100 property credit.

The chicest stays will position you just brushstrokes away from the action at the Miami Beach Convention Center and the satellite fairs whirring in its stylish orbit. But in this art-inspired tropical playground, your hotel serves as far more than just a home base; it’s an immersive creative experience unto itself. Many of the city's most coveted properties have even amassed their own museum-quality contemporary art collections rivaling the convention center's hallowed halls—without a doubt, the perfect canvas to share your creativity during Miami’s most artful time of year.

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Behind this hotel’s deco glitz and mid-century swagger lies a spirited cultural patron. Each season, the resort partners with innovative artists to enliven its historic corridors with arresting installations. For their latest exhibition, Eden Roc has tapped Nick Veasey, the pioneering British "X-Ray Man" known for his haunting X-ray photography. Wander the marble hallways and watch as legendary showbiz idols and everyday objects animate before your eyes. The X-ray exhibit offers a cerebral counterpoint to Eden Roc's chic beach scene.

The Betsy - South Beach

This colonial-inspired boutique property sports a prim facade, but within lies a celebration of global artistry and diversity. Owner Lesley Goldwasser has transformed all nine of the hotel’s public galleries into dynamic exhibition spaces dedicated to photography and multidisciplinary talent. Rotating shows spotlight both renowned masters and audacious new visionaries, offering a kaleidoscopic portrait of Miami’s past, present and future. Beyond the gallery walls, The Betsy’s cultural patronage extends into literature readings, musical performances and civic engagement. Much of the exhibited art is available for purchase, supporting local charities. Eligible Chase cardmembers can earn and redeem Ultimate Rewards® points when booking this hotel through Chase Travel.

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On South Beach’s scenester strip, W South Beach stands out as an improbable, multimillion dollar art gallery with poolside cabanas. This bastion of Miami luxe has reigned supreme for decades, but its recent $30 million renovation has taken its cultural cachet to dizzying new heights. Breeze through the sunlit lobby and be enveloped in a museum-quality contemporary art exhibition featuring original blue-chip pieces valued at a staggering $100 million. The curatorial mastermind is the hotel’s owner, with hundreds of prominent works adorning the public spaces, guest rooms and spa facilities.

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Step off Miami Beach's neon-laced boulevards and discover Life House, an artful tropical oasis tucked into vibrant Little Havana. This stunning 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival mansion has been meticulously revamped into a bohemian pied-à-terre exuding retro verve and cutting-edge cool. Handcrafted Afro-Cuban ceramics mingle with mid-century Danish masterpieces and daring tropical wallpapers in dizzying harmony. It's the ultimate upscale slumber party den for the perpetually young at heart. From the courtyard to the leafy rooftop bar with skyline vistas, Life House envelops you in an utterly transportive indoor-outdoor experience. When you've had your fill of lounging in the laid-back tropical vibe, ascend to the rooftop Terras for a culinary tour celebrating Latin American street-food flavors.

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Well, you cannot be a travel writer if you are not traveling. This is why it is essential to travel extensively. Explore distinct places , cultures, and landscapes. Get to know the locals, talk with them and find out more about the local traditions and social norms. Every country is different from another one. And even though some beliefs or lifestyles might be similar, there are so many things that tell them apart. And you can learn more about this by traveling and talking with locals too.

However, as a student, you have academic responsibilities too. Getting an education in school is not only about attending classes or what notes you take during teaching but about writing essays and assignments too. And traveling around the world is time-consuming, which might make you fall behind your deadlines. Thankfully, there are essay writers for hire, essay writers that are skilled and professional and can help you complete your assignments. Getting some much-needed help will help you follow your passion and travel around the world. This way, you will gather experiences you can write about.

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To write a travel short story or an article for your blog, you need to travel. But you also need to observe the peculiarities of every place you go to. You may not have time every day to write an article, but there is a solution. You could maintain a travel journal. Have it with you everywhere you go.

Write down your thoughts, impressions, and experiences while they are still fresh in your mind. This way, you make sure you do not forget anything worth mentioning. When you will sit down and write your articles later, this journal will be an invaluable resource.

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If you want to become a travel writer, you have to write, of course. But photos can add more value to your travel stories or articles. So, whenever you can, aim to capture high-quality photos . Learn more about the art of photography to complement your words with images.

Read Widely

Besides practicing the art of writing more and traveling around the world, you could hone these skills by reading too. It is known that reading helps you expand your vocabulary as you learn new words that will help you convey the message effectively.

But, reading what other travel writers have published will help you learn more about writing techniques. How do they tell a story? How do they hook you and capture your attention? Reading widely does not mean that you will end up copying others. It just serves as a source of inspiration that will help you develop your unique voice.

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Many students who are aspiring to become travel writers think that they only have to share positive experiences from their travels. Indeed, when you discover new places and cultures, everything you see might be through some pink lens.

However, readers appreciate honesty and authenticity. So, help them see your experience through your eyes. Do not be afraid to share the parts of the trip that were not as pleasant. This will help them have a clear idea of what to expect from specific places. They are looking for genuine insights.

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Writing about traveling and trips around the world is an art. To excel in this craft, not only do you need to improve your writing skills, but also gain as much traveling experience as you can. For those who might not have the time or expertise, there are paper writers for hire who specialize in travel content. However, do not forget that travel writing is a journey in itself. Embrace the process, keep practicing, and let your passion for exploration and storytelling shine through your words.

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