Alumni

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.

Christina reflects on an exercise proposed in class by professor James Taylor, focused on developing attention to sensory details. What seemed like a simple task turned into a transformative experience: when she tried to “think” through the senses, she realized she had lost touch with them. Through breathing and mindfulness techniques, she reconnected with her surroundings. This experience served not only as journalistic training but also as a life lesson. Her final project will focus on Zimbabwe, which she plans to approach as a “sensory safari.”

Humans are not the only ones capable of telling stories; the clocks of the cities and their guardians have many tales to tell.

The work of a travel writer is not confined to a specific time frame or location. It’s a continuous journey of learning and discovery, always offering new insights and experiences.