How do you start a travel story?


How do you start a travel story?

  1. Begin with a stressful situation.
  2. Begin with something simple.
  3. Begin by placing the reader at the heart of the scene.
  4. Begin with an assertion.
  5. Begin with an active character.


How do I tell my travel story?

5 tips for travel writing
  1. State your quest. Every journey is a quest, whether you know it or not. ...
  2. Plant a question in the reader's mind. What's the difference between a well-read story and a not so well-read story? ...
  3. Tell the story of what drew you to this place. ...
  4. Tell a small story. ...
  5. End with a change.


What makes a wonderful travel story?

The best travel stories aren't just about what you, the travel writer, did or what a place looked like. They take us to the heart of that place, to its true essence. They make us feel something and inspire us to travel and to look at the world, and life, differently.


How do you start writing about travel?

10 top tips for writing inspiring travel articles
  1. Have a clear storyline in mind. ...
  2. Make sure your article has a purpose or goal. ...
  3. Edit your experience to fit your story. ...
  4. Write an irresistible first paragraph. ...
  5. Include dialogue. ...
  6. Value the difference between 'show' and 'tell' ...
  7. Aim to entertain the reader, not impress them.


What is an example of travel writing?

Early examples of travel literature include the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea (generally considered a 1st century CE work; authorship is debated), Pausanias' Description of Greece in the 2nd century CE, Safarnama (Book of Travels) by Nasir Khusraw (1003-1077), the Journey Through Wales (1191) and Description of Wales ...