Ethical Dilemmas in the Field – A Reflective Travel Chronicle.

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

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

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.

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.

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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