What if the next travel article you read wasn’t written by anyone who was actually there? That question sat underneath the second open class of this cycle at the School of Travel Journalism’s Master in Travel Journalism, a debate between Amditis and Laura G. de Rivera on one of the most polarizing topics in the profession right now: generative AI.
Narrative walk through Stratford-upon-Avon reframed through Hamnet and Agnes, moving from Anne Hathaway’s Cottage to the Birthplace, New Place, and Holy Trinity Church, using sensory detail and an emotional itinerary to translate oral storytelling into written form.
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.
This editorial invites us to rethink travel storytelling—reminding readers that the most meaningful moments often escape the lens and live instead in human gestures, quiet choices, and the stories we simply live.
This powerful piece dismantles the myths of fear and travel, reminding us that beyond headlines and warnings lies a world of human connection, kindness, and shared moments waiting to be discovered by those who dare.
In this intimate reflection on respectful travel, Benjamin Ouedraogo shares how Kyoto’s quiet grace and cultural nuance taught him to slow down, observe humbly, and reshape travel journalism with a decentered, experience-rooted lens.
This candid reflection challenges the myth of perfect, authentic travel, reminding us that true connection often happens in unexpected places—where curiosity, mistakes, and human encounters reveal the real heart of a city.
This personal reflection on the Vatican Museum invites readers to experience its art and history as more than sightseeing—transforming the visit into a shared journey of cultural discovery, spiritual questioning, and human connection.
In this poetic reflection on travel storytelling, Anamarija reveals how deep listening, wonder, and honoring untold voices transform journalism into a quiet act of devotion and a promise to protect what truly matters.
Exploring the beauty of travelling alone, this piece reflects on how solo journeys open space for deep observation, personal growth, and the quiet connection we share with the world and its diverse energies.
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