Travel Journalism

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.