A Dagger in the city’s left flank

An investigative and reflective chronicle set in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), where the author recounts his experience as a journalism student investigating a community of Afghan migrants living on the outskirts of the city. Through an ethical and human approach, the text addresses complex issues such as national identity, migration, exclusion and journalistic responsibility, highlighting the tension between social commitment and narrative sensitivity.

The Digital Compass: How Online Communities Rewrote My Life’s Direction

A personal and transformative chronicle that tells the story of how a healthcare professional finds a new life path through a digital nomad retreat in Madeira. Told with honesty and emotional strength, the story explores the impact of virtual communities, burnout, and the courageous decision to change one’s life. A reflection on the power of the digital world to create real connections and new beginnings.

Writing through the lens

A sensitive and intimate reflection on photography as a narrative tool.
Drawing from her personal experience and the inspiration taken from Andreu Doz’s masterclass, the author describes her relationship with the camera, her initial fears, and her way of imagining a visual coverage of the UlisseFest in Ancona.
A contemplative text that blends technique, emotion, and the desire to tell the world through honest and spontaneous images.

Ras Al Khaimah: The UAE’s Rising Star of Sustainable, Adventure-Driven Tourism

An article based on an interview with Iyad Rasbey, representative of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), offering a comprehensive vision of this emerging emirate as a destination for sustainable, adventure, and cultural tourism. With a focus on accessibility, eco-friendly development, international collaboration, and territorial differentiation, the piece presents RAK as a model of innovation with a strong identity—distinct from the mass tourism seen in its neighboring emirates.

Abu Dhabi: An Emerging Global Tourist Destination

Strategic analysis of Abu Dhabi’s tourism and cultural growth with a view toward 2030.
The article outlines key investments in cultural and creative industries, public-private partnerships, infrastructure development, and sustainability policies aimed at positioning the emirate as an international leader in tourism, the arts, and the creative economy. It highlights initiatives led by the Department of Culture and Tourism, including talent attraction programs and digital transformation efforts.

Unveiling Dubai’s Charm

An article that blends interview and chronicle to explore the present and future of tourism in Dubai, through the perspectives of a local guide (Mohsen) and an institutional representative (Abdallah). Through their voices, the text delves into strategies for tourism diversification, the pursuit of authentic experiences, cultural preservation, and the challenges of a city in constant transformation. A balanced view between architectural icons and invisible narratives.

Interview with Daniel Martínez Junquera, Director of Visit Gijón

In-depth interview with Daniel Martínez Junquera, Director of Visit Gijón and head of the city’s tourism promotion. The piece provides a strategic perspective on the challenges of sustainable urban tourism, digital campaigns, territorial diversification, the push for MICE tourism, and the integration of the local community into the visitor experience. A well-rounded article that combines data, institutional insight, and analysis of current trends in responsible tourism.

Tourism at the Heart of Local Development: Interview with the Regional Director of the Plateau-Central Region (Burkina Faso)

In-depth interview with the Regional Director of Tourism for the Plateau-Central region of Burkina Faso, analyzing the role of tourism in a context marked by structural challenges and security concerns. The text highlights cultural initiatives, development projects, youth training, community integration, and the value of tourism as a driver of identity, resilience, and economic development. A valuable piece that blends institutional insight, social commitment, and a strong defense of travel journalism as a transformative tool.

It’s Enough if You Bring Him Back – Interview with the Tourist Office of San Benedetto del Tronto

A well-crafted interview-chronicle that blends poetry, social analysis, and a critical perspective on the tourism model of San Benedetto del Tronto, a coastal city on Italy’s Adriatic shore. Drawing on the testimony of a local tourism office worker, the piece explores the shift from traditional beach tourism to an experience-based approach, the challenges of mobility, the role of the private sector, and the enduring structural inequalities of seasonal labor. A powerful reflection on what changes—and what doesn’t.

Oman’s Tourism at a Crossroads: Balancing Growth, Heritage, and Community

In-depth analysis of Oman’s tourism model, based on an exclusive interview, recent research, and the current political context. The text explores key challenges such as hotel expansion, sustainable construction, the valorization of cultural heritage, and international collaboration policies. It highlights case studies such as Nizwa and presents measures to manage over-tourism, aiming to preserve authenticity and safeguard community well-being.

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