TEWRITING Autobiography

INTRODUCTION TO TRAVEL WRITING ❖ Memoirs of an Asia (heir of throne)

o Japan
LEARNING OBJECTIVES o Korea
1. Define travel writing and its key characteristics ❖ It's more time focused or encapsulated rather than the
2. Understand the purpose and audience of travel biography, which gives you an overview of the
writing personality of himself or herself, such as the
3. Explore the history and evolution of travel touchstone moments. You have to highlight the
writing as a genre moments in particular, your travels, your travels from
4. Identify the elements of an effective travel abroad or locally, and turning points in the author's
writing piece life.
INTRODUCTION TO TRAVEL WRITING ESSAY
 Definition and key characteristics of travel ❖ Is a short non-fictional piece of formal writing
writing assigned to students to improve their writing skills or
TRAVEL WRITING assess their knowledge of a given subject.
❖ is a unique blend of journalism. ❖ It could be anything under the sun, which I will be
❖ A creative writing in the sense and a personal giving to you as assignment after this discussion.
reflection. BLOGS
❖ In short, it allows us to share our experiences, our ❖ blogs are done using the videos.
observations, and insights from the travelers or what ❖ this is a regularly updated website or webpage,
we are traveling with the others in a manner that we typically one that is run by an individual or small
will all understand. group, which is written in an informal or
 Purpose and audience of travel writing conversational style.
❖ To inform, to entertain, to inspire readers. ❖ It's like you're just telling a story.
❖ This is like a feature article. We want to transport ❖ Each of these sub-genres has its own style and
them to the new places that we are traveling in. audience, but they all share the common goal of
❖ We also want to evoke the emotions that we are which is storytelling.
feeling. THE HISTORY OF TRAVEL WRITING
❖ We have to spark the curiosity of our readers to be  Ancient travel writing (e.g., The Odyssey, The
able to also delve them on the manner that we are Travels of Marco Polo)
exploring the world ourselves. Homer's The ODYSSEY (Greek word for travel/
 Subgenres of travel writing (e.g., memoirs, adventure)- Odysseus on his epic journey home
essays, blogs)  The rise of modern travel writing in the 18th and
MEMOIRS 19th centuries
❖ It is originated in French, which is memoir, from THE TRAVELS OF MARCO POLO (Eaten
Latin memoria, which means memory or by cannibals) (end their destination in
remembrance. Monggolia)- travels through the Galleon trade.
❖ It is a nonfiction narrative writing based on the  Contemporary trends and innovations in travel
author's personal memories. And the assertions made writing
in the work are thus understood to be factual. MARK TWAIN AND ERNEST
❖ It has to have a truthful significance in the life of the HEMINGWAY- They brought their unique
one, of the author himself or herself. perspectives on this particular genre, they have
❖ While the memoir has historically been defined as a their poems, short essays, and short stories.
subcategory of biography of the author or Today, we see contemporary trends like travel
autobiography since the late 20th century, the genre is vlogs, social media influencers shaping how we
differentiated in a form which presents narrow focus, share our travel experiences.
usually a particular time phase in someone's life or ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE TRAVEL WRITING
career.  Engaging narrative voice and style
❖ The author of a memoir may be referred to as ❖ Your voice should resonate with your audience and
memorist or memorialist. reflect your personal style.
❖ biography or autobiography- tells the story of a life, ❖ When you write, there is also a reflection of the
while the memoir often tells the story of a particular manner or writing style of the author.
career, event, or time.  Use of descriptive language and sensory details
Biography ❖ You have to describe your tone or descriptive
❖ background language.
❖ You also have to make use of the sensory details that TEWRITING
are your best friends. They help paint a vivid picture LESSON 2: RESEARCH AND PLANNING
of the places you will visit or you are visiting or you
have visited, allowing readers to experience them LEARNING OBJECTIVES
through your words o Understand the importance of thorough research in
 Incorporation of cultural insights and local travel writing
knowledge o Identify reliable sources for gathering information
❖ Will add depth to your writing. about destinations
❖ It's not just about the sites, but also about the people, o Learn techniques for organizing research and
the traditions, and the stories that makes the place or developing a writing plan
the location unique and special. o Practice creating an outline for a travel writing piece
 Balancing personal experiences with factual RESEARCH
information ❖ foundation upon which great travel writing is built.
❖ you really have to be responsible on the manner that Icon- GREAT WALL OF CHINA
you will be writing it and you will be reporting it. ❖ which is the only visible thing in the outer space
❖ Malayang pamamahayag, but at the same time, it has because when you write down the International
to be based on the truth. Kasi baka mamaya, hindi mo Space Station on the shuttle, the only visible thing
nga siya sinulat. So doesn't mean that you will not be on Earth would be the Great Wall of China.
charged with plagiarism. You could be charged with ❖ It's like research.
oral defamation as well. THE ROLE OF RESEARCH IN TRAVEL
❖ Your writing should be both entertaining and  Providing accurate information to readers
informative as well, which is based on the truth. ❖ Research and travel writing are sisters or they are
❖ You really have to look for the truth. And if it's factual actually siblings because we have to provide accurate
information, you should put your references as well, information to our readers.
even if it's a blog  Uncovering unique stories and perspectives
ANALYZING TRAVEL WRITING SAMPLES ❖ There are argumentations.
 Analyzing published travel writing pieces ❖ It's pretty much effective if you're going to be writing
 Identifying the key elements in each sample. a research based on an existing fact no matter how
 Discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each argumentative it is as long as you could extract the
piece exact information as well as the other point of view of
ARGUMENTATION those writers that have been to that particular place
 You have to check every argument even it’s through your research.
contradicting. ❖ related literature in the research- it's the same with
18 and 19th CENTURY (in recorded discussion 17th &
th
writing but it's not too heavy as research since we will
18th century) not be dealing with statistics.
❖ Age of Exploration  Developing a well-rounded understanding of a
- Odyssey destination
- It’s Renaissance ❖ It serves several key purposes by doing research.
- Age of new beginning ❖ First, it provides accurate information. We have to
uncover unique stories and perspectives.
❖ We have to make our research or writing rather fact-
worthy because it has to be trustworthy and reliable.
❖ Third, we have to develop a well-rounded
understanding of a destination which allows us to
paint a vivid picture of our audience or for our
audience.
❖ Without thorough research, our travel writing or
write-ups runs the risk of being superficial meaning
it's just the tip of the iceberg, inaccurate or worse, it's
unengaging.
❖ Remember that those of your readers might be able to
identify if your write-up is really original because we
already have the means to do so. (If you have your AI
tools, then we also have the same. -Ma’am)
❖ It's the same with research. Don't copy and paste
because that is punishable by law.
RELIABLE SOURCES FOR DESTINATION GATHERING AND ORGANIZING RESEARCH
RESEARCH  Taking notes and creating a reference system
❖ When it comes to research destination, we have to ❖ First, we take detailed notes, being sure to record the
have a wealth of resources at our fingertips. sources of each piece of information. This will make
 Travel guidebooks and websites it easier to fact-check and cite your sources later.
❖ which are reliable (sources) such as Lonely Planet, ❖ Like when you do your related literature, you usually
Photowars, Promers, and National Geographic, same pinpoint or pin or whatsoever.
as the link. ❖ You bookmark your resources from your Google
❖ It provides a wealth of practical information about Scholar or your reliable sources.
destinations from history and culture to transportation ❖ It's the same with travel writing. Because you cannot
and accommodation, services, or suggestions. say that Mount Fuji, for example, in Japan again,
❖ It's like a written butler wherein it could assist you when you tell Mount Fuji could be seen everywhere
very much especially when we do DIY travels. in Japan, that's false. Because, even if it's the season
 Local tourism boards and visitor centers of like winter, it doesn't appear right away in any parts
❖ these are the excellent sources for up-to-date of Japan. It only has cities that you could view Mount
information on events, attractions, and insider tips. Fuji. Sometimes, even if they say they have the best
❖ Usually, they are partners with the local government viewpoint, it's not an assurance.
units. Even when you go out of the country, they are  Identifying key themes and story angles
more on the airport. After landing, then before you go ❖ Second, you have to look for recurring themes or a
on the city tour. Usually, you can see it at the airport. story angle or story angles or unique details that could
 Interviews with locals and experts make your writing stand out. Like highlight this on
❖ Such as your tour guides, your historians or the local your notes.
historians, and cultural ambassadors, the attachés. ❖ For example, in Japan, you have the Disney Tokyo
❖ They can offer unique insights and perspectives that Sea and also the other one. And they're not the same.
you won't find in the guidebooks. You have to check for a recurring theme.
❖ Experience is the best teacher. No matter how good ❖ Like for example, is there a bullet train in Ishigawa?
or smart you are or no matter how much you have Or is it Shinkansen? So, you just have to really delve
memorized every inch of the book or textbook, if you into it with your research.
don't know how to apply it in the industry, then it's  Synthesizing information from multiple
useless. sources
❖ The best resources will always be the experience or ❖ To get a comprehensive understanding of your topic.
the second-hand experience from your experts such as But then again, if you combine your resources earlier,
your tour guides, the historians, and cultural then you have to synthesize it and check what applies
ambassadors. to your travel piece.
 Academic sources and historical records ❖ You have to stay organized. Staying organized will
❖ Academic sources like journals. This is what you do actually save us time and frustration as we begin the
in your research. Journals, books, websites, which writing process.
could provide us with in-depth information on the DEVELOPING A WRITING PLAN
destination's history, geography, and cultural  Defining the purpose and target audience
traditions. ❖ With your research in hand, it's time to start planning
❖ For example, when you go to Japan, if you are all- in your travel piece
white and you're planning to visit a friend that's ❖ First, what is the purpose of your piece? Are you
Japanese or you're planning to go on a tour. White in aiming to inform? Are you aiming to entertain or
the Japanese culture is a bad omen. It's like you're inspire your readers? One of your profs said that in
being buried. your research, you have to start strong and end strong.
❖ You really have to study first before you go to a ❖ It's the same with travel writing. Actually, you can
country, especially out of the country. The best relate it to feature writing, you really have to pick
possible way is to really search first or research first your reader's interest. It depends on your agenda.
before you go to that particular place so that you will Make sure that when you make people laugh, it's
not be able to be culturally insensitive. really funny and not offensive. You stay away from
❖ The key is to consult a variety of sources to get a well- those culturally insensitive points of view or remarks
rounded understanding of your subject matter, so that you will not be able to offend anyone.
especially your write-up. If you combine all of this,  .
then you will have a pretty good piece. ❖ Who is your target audience? Knowing who you're
writing for will help you determine the appropriate
tone and level of detail.
❖ For example, if your target are the kids or if your ❖ Then your attack could be a chronological, like for
target is same like you, the Gen Z people, then example, the time in the Big Ben, and then you just
probably, you could check with the lingo that you have to depict when the Big Ben was established in
were using. London.
❖ The pacing is better when it's Alpha Gen because their  Organizing information into logical sections
lingo is different. But probably, you could be able to ❖ Organize your information into logical sections using
relate with your readers if you know how to entertain subheadings to break up the text so that it's easy to
them or get their attention. read.
 Outlining the structure and flow of the piece ❖ Like for example, with your review of related
❖ How will you structure your piece? literature. For example, your topic is visiting
❖ Will you use a chronological narrative? Meaning, it's ecotourism places or you're trying to feature
from the word chronos, meaning it's systematic and cosmopolitan, like the ones in Triumphant Arc in
it's timely. London as well. They're basically the travel to Big
❖ Is it going to be a thematic approach? For example, Ben to the Triumphant Arc. Therefore, you really
the one depicted here is the arena in Italy, in Rome. have to organize that information into logical
❖ Probably, it's thematic. Maybe you want to feature it sections. Plus, you have to relate it. You don't have to
when you're a flight attendant. For example, you're jump to the Big Ben and then jump to the Triumphant
trying to interview a flight attendant or trying to write Arc, and then jump again because you're going to
a travel piece. Then, probably, the city of Rome could Florence Italy after.
be a travel piece that he went to. Then, you could be ❖ You really have to run through it and check on the
able to adapt with the thematics, the nearest tourist linking statement so that your writing of the storyline
destinations with that approach. won't be confused.
❖ Or a combination of chronological and thematic  Ensuring a smooth transition between ideas
approach. ❖ Ensure a smooth transition between the ideas using
 Determining the tone and style transitional phrases, linking verbs or statements to
❖ Will you be writing formal? Are you going to deal guide your reader from one point to the next so that it
with ambassadors or cultural attachés with you? Are won't be confusing.
they your target readers? Then, you have to be formal. ❖ When we go to a tour, of course, before we go to our
❖ Is it going to be casual or conversational? Is it going next destination, we just ensure that we didn't miss out
to be humorous or something else entirely? on our current destination.
❖ Writing could be very subjective.  Developing a strong conclusion
❖ It takes a tourism student that really knows how to ❖ Like what you have started in your introduction,
respect multicultural diversity. So that if you have which will leave your reader with a lasting impression
your separate subject with that, so that you will not be and a desire to learn more. There's a surprise factor at
appearing as culturally insensitive and offending the end.
anyone. By answering these questions, these WH ❖ It's up to you if you want your surprise factor to be in
questions will help you develop a clear writing plan the introduction or in your conclusion.
and keep your piece focused and engaging. ❖ You just have to remember that outline is a flexible
CREATING AN OUTLINE tool.
❖ A well-crafted outline will serve you as a roadmap or ❖ You have to feel free to modify it as you write and
will serve as a roadmap for your writing, which discover new directions for your travel piece.
ensures that your piece follows or flows logically and
hits all the key points.
 Crafting a compelling introduction
❖ Back in your research, you have your abstract, you
have your introduction, you have your review of
literature for Chapter 1, then you have the Chapter 2
for the methodologies.
❖ Start with a compelling introduction that grabs your
reader's attention and sets the stage for what's yet to
come. You really have to act strong.
❖ For example, the example here is the Big Ben in the
Tower of London. You just really have to start strong.
❖ For example, what time is it? As simple as a phrase of
that, like a question, could actually start a
conversation in your travel writing piece.
TEWRITING color and light as thousands of paper lanterns were
Chapter 3: released into the night sky. You're trying to describe
DESCRIPTIVE WRITING TECHNIQUES it vividly as you would have experienced it. Each
lantern bore the wishes and the dreams of its sender,
LEARNING OBJECTIVES written in delicate calligraphy on the thin rice paper.
1. Understand the importance of using sensory You can even see that it was written on rice paper.
details in travel writing Also, as the lanterns drifted upwards, their flickering
2. Learn techniques for incorporating local culture, flames casting a warm glow over the crowd, a hush
history, and customs into descriptive writing fell over the gathered throng as if they were holding
3. Practice describing people, places, and their breath in anticipation of their dreams coming
experiences in a vivid and engaging manner true. Throng means group.
4. Analyze examples of descriptive travel writing ❖ In short, that's how you describe your dreams and
and provide feedback aspirations as a group because this is the Lantern
THE POWER OF SENSORY DETAILS Festival.
1. Appealing to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, 3. Providing historical context significance
taste, touch) ❖ You can actually add depth and meaning to your
❖ One of the most powerful tools in travel writer's descriptions, helping your readers to better
arsenal, meaning weaponry, is the ability to appeal to understand the cultural significance of what they're
the reader's senses. trying to read about.
2. Creating a vivid mental image for the reader
❖ By using vivid descriptions that engage these five
senses, the sight, the sound, the smell, the taste, and
the touch, you can create a mental image that
transports your reader to the place that you are trying
to describe or describing.
3. Engaging the reader's emotions and imagination
❖ For example, instead of simply saying, the market
was crowded, you could actually write, the market
was a cacophony of sights, sounds, and smells. The
air was thick with the aroma of spices and incense,
mingling with the pungent scent of the fresh produce.
Parang lumabas yung pagiging makata or poem.
❖ Vendors hoped their wares in the cacophony of
languages, their voices, rising above the din of the
haggling customers and the clanging of the metal pots
and the pans.
❖ The sample provided incorporates the sensory details
like this, you can create a vivid and immersive
experience for your readers, engaging their emotions
and their imaginations.
INCORPORATING LOCAL CULTURE AND
CUSTOMS
1. Describing cultural practices, rituals, and
traditions DESCRIBING PEOPLE AND INTERACTIONS
❖ Another key aspect of describing or descriptive travel 1. Capturing physical appearances and mannerisms
writing is the ability to incorporate elements of local 2. Conveying personalities, emotions, and
culture, history, and customs into your description. relationships
you're not a tourism student if you don't know how to 3. Depicting memorable encounters and
do this. conversations
2. Highlighting unique aspects of the local way of ❖ Describing people and interactions. In addition to
life describing places and experiences, travel writing
❖ You can provide your reader with a deeper often involves describing the people you encounter on
understanding and appreciation of the place you're your travels.
trying to describe. ❖ You have to take note of the people you have
❖ Example, instead of simply describing a festival, you encountered.
could actually write, the Lantern Festival was a riot of ❖ It's like writing a journal as well.
❖ Whether it's a chance to encounter with a local on the ANALYZING DESCRIPTIVE TRAVEL WRITING
street or a more in-depth interaction with a guide or 1. Analyzing published travel writing pieces
host, capturing the essence of a person in your writing 2. Identifying the use of sensory details and cultural
can be a powerful way to connect with your reader. elements
❖ For example, instead of simply describing someone's 3. Discussing the effectiveness of the descriptions
appearance, you should why not write about the old ❖ Few excerpts that showcase the use of the sensory
man sat on the bench, his weathered face creased with details, cultural elements, and vivid descriptions. For
a lifetime of laughter and sorrow. His eyes piercing example, how do they appeal to the senses? How do
blue that seemed to bore into your soul, twinkled with they incorporate elements of local culture and
mischievous glint as he puffed contentedly on his history? How do they bring the places people they
pipe. His hands gnarled and calloused from years of describe to life on the page?
hard work, moved with practice grace as he tamped o For the final project. Number one, to illustrate
down the tobacco in the bowl of his pipe. By the use of sensory details, cultural elements, and
capturing physical details like the one that was vivid descriptions in the travel writing, here are
described, the physical features of an old man, the excerpts from the travel article that effectively
mannerisms, the personality traits, you can actually showcase these techniques.
create a vivid and memorable portrait of the people Sensory Details
you encounter during your travels. ❖ The author describes the experience walking through
BRINGING PLACES TO LIFE the vibrant market. For example, it's a scenario.
1. Describing landscapes, cityscapes, and Taylor Swift, the air was thick with the spicy aroma
architectural features of street food and mingling with the scent of mangoes.
2. Evoking the atmosphere and ambiance of a As I navigated through the bustling crowd, the sounds
location of sizzling pans and lively chatter enveloped me,
3. Highlighting unique sights, sounds, and smells enveloped out, creating a symphony of urban life.
❖ One of the most important aspects of descriptive Cultural Elements
travel writing is the ability to bring the places you ❖ The narrative captures a local festival.
visit to life on your page. ❖ For example, dressed in colorful traditional attire, the
❖ Whether it's a bustling city or a remote wilderness, dancers move rhythmically to the beat of the drums.
using vivid descriptions to evoke the atmosphere and Their laughter echoing through the streets. The
ambience of a location, you can make all the festival was a celebration of heritage with stalls
difference in engaging your readers. showcasing handcrafted goods, each telling a story of
❖ For example, instead of just simply saying or the artisans' skills passed down through generations.
describing a landscape, why not say the desert This is about the cultural elements because you have
stretched out before us, a vast expanse of undulating heritage tourism. You have heritage cultural aspects.
dunes that shimmered in the relentless heat. It should Vivid Description
be described as dunes. The sun beat down ❖ The landscape is brought to life with rich imagery.
mercilessly, its rays reflecting off the pale sand and For example, when you talk about vivid descriptions,
casting long shadows. When you're in the desert or as the sun dipped below the horizon, the sky
somewhere that is hot and sunny, then it would just transformed into a beautiful canvas of oranges and
cast shadows. Because it's like a dry land. Curiosa. purples, reflecting off the tranquil waters of the bay.
Mad Max. and casting long shadows that stretched The silhouette of the ancient temple stood
across the landscape. The air was thick. The air was majestically against the backdrop. Its weathered
cold. But it's like the air was thick with the scent of stones whispering tales of a time long past. Probably
the sage and the distant call of a raven. The only this is the ancient temples of Cambodia or in
sound breaking the eerie silence that hung over the Thailand.
desert like a shroud. ❖ They're trying to vivid describe it. These excerpts
❖ It's like you're being a Taylor Swift when you're doing exemplify how effective travel writing can transport
your travel writing, because you really have to vividly actually your readers to new places by engaging to
describe what you're talking about. their senses and immersing them in the cultural
❖ As in, if you could describe it as if it's detailed, that's context of the setting. So, the use of sensory language
more engaging to your readers. By highlighting your allows readers to feel as if they are experiencing the
unique insights or sights, the sounds, the smells, and sights, sila mismo yung nakaka-experience by your
evoking the overall atmosphere of a place, then you travel writing skills.
can create a vivid and immersive experience for your ❖ The sounds, the smells, alongside the writer, which
reader. are you, kayo yun, enhancing overall impact of the
narrative.
TEWRITING kung wala elevator. Those are like, you actually, piece
Lesson 4: by piece.
NARRATIVE STRUCTURE AND PLOT ❖ Parang tinatahi mo yung from introduction to your
rising action. Then this section, will build your
LEARNING OBJECTIVES tension and you will encounter obstacles and
o Understand the components of a compelling story challenges throughout the way.
arc. THE CLIMAX
o Create memorable characters and scenes.  Climax: The turning point of the story.
o Maintain a consistent point of view throughout  Main conflict reaches its peak.
the narrative.  High stakes for the characters involved.
UNDERSTANDING NARRATIVE STRUCTURE ❖ Gitna ng iyong storyline or your travel piece, is the
 Definition of narrative structure in travel writing. turning point of your story where the main conflict
 Importance of a well-structured narrative. reaches its peak. this is often the most intense moment
 Overview of key components: Introduction, of the narrative where the stakes are the highest for
Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, your character.
Resolution. ❖ Meron ba silang parang something na parang
Narrative structure maglileave na lasting impression sa inyo that could fit
❖ refers to the framework that organizes the story and into the climax? Kasi this would be parang
shapes the flow of events. pagagaming na-encounter ka yung challenges and
❖ A well-structured narrative is essential for keeping obstacles. But how were you able to provide for a
readers engaged and interested in your story. highlight or highlighting it?
THE STORY ARC ❖ For example, pumunta ka sa Batanes, binagyo pa.
❖ It's an arc because, like a circle, it's circumference. If What happened to that typhoon where you have been
you turn it into half, it's going to be an arc because able to have realizations with you? yun yung mga
hindi siya complete without the other. It's just a cycle pwede natin ilagay sa climax.
para siyang cycle. It's going to be starting again and FALLING ACTION
it's going to be like a never-ending cycle when you  Addresses the aftermath of the conflict.
stage your own travel piece.  Begins to resolve the story.
INTRODUCTION ❖ those ends are tied up.
 Sets the stage for the story. ❖ We have to address the aftermath of the conflicts and
 Introduces main characters, setting, and conflict begin to resolve the storyline.
❖ Kung ikaw yung main character doon, you introduce RESOLUTION
yourself, your setting, and the central conflict or  Concludes the narrative.
purpose of your journey, say a travel writing piece.  Ties up loose ends and reflects on the journey.
Then it's your chance to move your reader's attention. ❖ Hindi sya nakabitin lang. This is your opportunity in
❖ You have to start strong in your introduction and the resolution part to reflect on the journey and its
establish the tone of your narrative. significance.
❖ It could be a declarative form or you could ask ❖ Each component of the story arc plays a vital role in
question to pick your reader's interest. creating a well-structured narrative that keeps readers
RISING ACTION engaged and emotionally invested to your story.
 Builds tension and develops the story. ❖ Hindi dapat boring yung storyline.
 Introduces obstacles and challenges. CREATING MEMORABLE CHARACTERS
❖ This section builds the tension as obstacles and  Importance of character development in travel
challenges are introduced leading up to the climax. In writing.
this, para bang na kukwento mo, ikukwento mo, what  Techniques for creating relatable characters:
are your challenges when you were traveling on that Physical attributes.
particular place? when you went to Zurich ba in o Personality traits.
Germany, para bang nahirapan ka ba kasi puro stairs o Motivations and backstories.
doon? ❖ First, character development is essential for making
❖ Like when you go to, for example, in Paris. Hindi your narrative relatable and engaging.
naman masyadong straight ang staircase yung ibang ❖ When you provide detailed descriptions of your
mga vintage houses doon. Staircase parin nagpa- character's physical attributes, personalities, and
spiral yung uso. motivations, you help readers form connections with
❖ Paano ‘yon? Were you able to carry your luggages up them. Dapat may puso. Kumbaga, atake kagad is yung
abroad and going to that particular place? Kasi attic emotional value niya that it keeps your readers very
yung na-rent mo yung place. Parang nakakahingal interested in your travel piece.
❖ Like for instance, instead of simply stating, I met a ❖ Point of view determines how the story is told and
local. You could write, as I wandered through the influences the reader's connection to the characters
bustling streets of New York, I encountered Maria, a and events.
spirited woman with a warm smile and stories that ❖ Whether you choose a first person or a third person
dance in her eyes. perspective, consistency in the voice and perspective
❖ Again, writing a travel piece could be very subjective. is crucial for clarity and engagement.
dapat, you really have to keep your readers interested, ❖ When you choose the first-person perspective, it will
engaged and take their interest in your travel writing. allow you and the readers to experience the journey
Kasi hindi lang yung parang napaka-boring. through your traveler's eyes or mismo galing sa iyo,
❖ Add yung depth, yung lalim ng inyong narrative. first-hand experience.
CRAFTING VIVID SCENES ❖ It will create a very personal connection with your
 Techniques for scene creation: Use of sensory readers.
details to evoke atmosphere. ❖ In contrast, if you just choose a person, a third person
 Engaging descriptions that immerse the reader. perspective, it will provide a broader view. Kasi nga
o Example: Transforming a simple description subjective siya kung first person siya.
into a vivid scene ❖ Kung feeling mo hindi naman talaga masarap yung
❖ Crafting vivid scenes that evoke the atmosphere of the Royce chocolate that you bought in a local artisan
locations that you have been to or described, which shop in Paris, France, then probably dun sa third
will enhance the reader's experience. person, masarap siya. Kasi nga subjective siya. How
❖ Instead of saying the cafe was busy, you might are you able to describe those richness and moisture
describe it as a symphony of clinking cups and of the chocolate in your mouth if you will just say that
laughter filled the air, while the rich aroma of freshly the chocolate was good, para masyadong simple yon.
brewed coffee enveloped me. And the memories sing ❖ You just have to choose if it's going to be first person
and dance in my mind, embedded in my heart. Parang or third person.
sabi nila in Tagalog, matamis yung dila ko. Ganoon ❖ Mas broader perspective, the third person, and mas
din sa travel writing. subjective siya. It allows you to explore multiple
❖ You really have to pick your reader's interest. You characters and their experiences. You could actually
have to be able to do that by widening your incorporate other characters kasi in the third person,
vocabulary. And yung atake palagi is the emotional rather than yung atake mo is the first person, which
value. kind of building a personal connection.
❖ This technique immerses readers in the scene. ❖ Travel writing will always be subjective. Not unless
❖ Pag narinig nila ‘yon, it’s making them feel as though this is a news report or a news piece that probably can,
they are part of the experience. you know, state it in the third person point of view.
❖ You really have to engage with the emotions and be CONCLUSION
able to vividly explain to your readers what you have  Importance of narrative structure
encountered.  Techniques for character and scene development.
❖ Naamoy mo ba yung cinnamon rolls? How can you  Role of point of view in storytelling
be able to describe the cinnamon rolls? Is it going to ❖ You have to remember that mastering these
be like a sweet aroma? Did you combine it when you techniques will help you craft engaging travel
had your coffee in Paris? Were you able to blend your narratives that will keep your readers hooked from the
authentic coffee when you went to Sagada? Or did very beginning up until the end or the finish.
you do the lemon or drink the lemongrass iced tea in
Sagada? you really have to describe kung ano ba yung
na-encounter niyo to with your five senses.
❖ By using your sensory details and engaging
descriptions, you can create memorable scenes that
will transport your readers to the places where you've
been to or you're highlighting or you are describing
rather.
MAINTAINING A CONSISTENT POINT OF VIEW
 Definition of point of view (POV) in storytelling
 Types of POV: First-person: Personal
connection.
 Third-person: Broader perspective.
 Importance of consistency in voice and
perspective.