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Ethical Dilemmas in the Field – A Reflective Travel Chronicle.

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An honest and thoughtful chronicle of an encounter with an elderly man in Benissa, Spain, which invites us to question the boundaries between human connection and professional distance in travel journalism. Through an intimate experience, the author explores how trust, ethics and mutual respect can coexist with narrative work, bringing to the fore care for others and the role of the journalist as a sensitive intermediary.

Through the Lens: Thimphu Tshechu

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By Sam Rippon I found myself reflecting not just on the mechanics of taking a good photo, but on the intention behind each frame. It’s emphasised that the role of a photographer at a cultural event is not simply to record what’s visible, but to communicate what’s meaningful. With that in mind, I’ve begun imagining … Read more

That old dream of me and you, and an hotel room in Pyongyang

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A journalistic essay that analyzes the ethical dilemmas of storytelling and traveling in authoritarian contexts. With historical and current references, the author reflects on how totalitarian regimes manipulate the tourism narrative to whitewash their image, and proposes tools to maintain journalistic rigor without falling into propaganda. A critical, documented, and courageous look at the role of the traveler and the journalist in sensitive territories.

When the Lens Lost: The Dilemma of Media Transforming from a Profession to a MoneyFuelled Hobby

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A thoughtful and critical chronicle written from Aleppo, Syria, which confronts the conflict between committed journalism and the viral logic of ‘content creators’. The author recounts a first-hand experience in a craft workshop bombarded by influencers seeking to dramatise the scene, and reflects on the role of the journalist as a witness, not a director. A staunch defence of ethics, respect for narrative timing and professional integrity.

The Smile That Wasn’t Mine to Share

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A reflective chronicle of a trip to Varanasi and an experience that confronts the ethical limits of travel journalism. The author recounts the moment when she decides not to take a photograph of a widowed woman, understanding that, although there was a smile, there was no real and conscious consent. A powerful lesson on empathy, representation, and the responsibility of telling other people’s stories.

The Invisible Half: A Chronicle of Cultural Boundaries and Journalistic Integrity

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A profound reflection on the ethical dilemmas of travel journalism in cultural contexts with gender restrictions, based on a real experience in Oman. The author recounts how barriers to representing female voices led him to rethink his narrative approach, opting for transparency as a form of integrity. A powerful text on the limits of representation and the need to construct ethical narratives based on an awareness of our own limitations.

“The Woman Who Never Left Her Mud House”

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A sensitive and deeply ethical chronicle about a journalist who travels to Asir, in southern Saudi Arabia, to document the ancient mud houses built by women. There she meets Noura, a woman who never left her ancestral home. Through intimate storytelling, the author reflects on the limits of journalism, the dignity of those portrayed, and the memory contained in inhabited spaces. A moving piece that prioritises respect over visual impact.

A Dagger in the city’s left flank

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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

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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

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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.

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