Wanderlust (Chapter 01c): Brief History of Travel Writing and Journaling

Brief History of Travel Writing and Journaling      Travel writing and journaling, two practices forever entwined, have been the faithful companions of explorers, wanderers, and dreamers since the first dawn of civilization. They have acted as the canvas upon which the vast tapestry of human experience is painted, the parchment where the narrative of our shared odyssey is lovingly inscribed. The roots of travel writing reach deep into the ancient soil of Egypt and…

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Wanderlust (Chapter 01b): Definition of Travel Writing and Journaling

Definition of Travel Writing and Journaling      At their very essence, travel writing and journaling are not merely the art of capturing a journey but the alchemy of transmuting experience into a narrative, transforming the self, and exploring the seen and unseen world. They are the tangible and ethereal threads that weave together the rich tapestry of our existence, the vibrant hues of our emotions, and the intricate labyrinth of our thoughts.    …

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Wanderlust (Chapter 01a): Chapter Index and Appendices

New chapter segments are scheduled to publish every Sunday through the end of October. Appendices Appendix 1: Recommended Readings in Travel Writing  Appendix 2: Resources and Tools for Travel Writers  Appendix 3: Glossary of Travel Writing Terms (Word Cloud) Anecdote, Atmosphere, Backpacking, Blog, Characterization, Cliché, Cultural Sensitivity, Description, Destination, Dialogue, Digital Nomad, Ethnography, Exotic, Exploration, Feature, Freelance, Genre, Guidebook, Hostel, Imagery, Itinerary, Journaling, Landmark, Local, Memoir, Narrative, Observation, Offbeat, Perspective, Photo Essay, Pitch, Query, Revision, Scene,…

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