Set against the spiritual backdrop of Nepal, this post explores how storytelling formats shape not only what we say, but how we see. It’s a lyrical meditation on intention, presence, and the quiet responsibility of travel journalism.

Benjamin Ouedraogo explores the complex legacy of the U.S. Virgin Islands, where colonial history, slave resistance, and modern-day tourism collide. His post connects monuments, ruins, and cultural memory with the realities of today’s “America’s Paradise.”

By Lorenzo Olivieri. At the end of a lesson about the ethics of Travel Journalism, Professor Marck Guttman made an interesting exercise: he showed us two slides, with 12 places each. The first one included places like Bali, Amalfi, Ibiza, Cancun, Dubai. He then asked the class which of them we recognized. The class recognized … Read more

This post combines personal narrative, academic reflection, and strategic communication to present a transformative Master’s Project: turning Katwe’s slum into Uganda’s largest open-air gallery through the voices and hands of Street Kids. From marketing insights to ethical storytelling, this is journalism with purpose.

This post is a celebration of discovering writing as a creative tool. Ana, once convinced she could never write a compelling story, now embraces storytelling as a skill she can learn and apply — turning her Final Master’s Project into a richer and more personal narrative journey.

A passionate manifesto on the transformative power of travel journalism when practiced with ethical responsibility. The author shares how the class on journalistic ethics became a turning point in her journey, leading her to choose Mexico as the destination for her Master’s Final Project.

In this case, the Master’s Final Project focuses on Qatar, a country that sparks controversy due to its human rights record. The author seeks to understand the context without falling into prejudice or complacency. The text explores the tension between responsibility and personal perspective, between what is told and what is left unsaid.

Sandra reflects on a key concept introduced in class by James Taylor: the work of a travel journalist divided into three phases — before, during, and after the journey. Using this framework, she analyzes how she will apply it to her Master’s Final Project on fado in Portugal.

In this post, Renata reflects on how personal biases shape our perspective as both travelers and journalists. Building on what she learned in the “Tourism and Travel Journalism” class with professor Marck Gutt, she connects this idea to her Master’s Final Project on regenerative tourism and dietary restrictions in Ireland.

This post presents the final project of a literary guide through Portugal, focused on bookstores, libraries, and spaces connected to reading. The text reflects on the importance of the narrative structure learned in class and how it changed the way the author perceives their role as a journalist.