How do you start a travel narrative?

  1. Begin with a stressful situation.
  2. Begin with something simple.
  3. Begin by placing the reader at the heart of the scene.
  4. Begin with an assertion.
  5. Begin with an active character.




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  1. Begin with a stressful situation.
  2. Begin with something simple.
  3. Begin by placing the reader at the heart of the scene.
  4. Begin with an assertion.
  5. Begin with an active character.


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Early examples of travel literature include the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea (generally considered a 1st century CE work; authorship is debated), Pausanias' Description of Greece in the 2nd century CE, Safarnama (Book of Travels) by Nasir Khusraw (1003-1077), the Journey Through Wales (1191) and Description of Wales ...

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5 tips for travel writing
  1. State your quest. Every journey is a quest, whether you know it or not. ...
  2. Plant a question in the reader's mind. What's the difference between a well-read story and a not so well-read story? ...
  3. Tell the story of what drew you to this place. ...
  4. Tell a small story. ...
  5. End with a change.


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These short travel quotes are simple but can inspire lofty ideas for your next journey!
  • A change of latitude would help my attitude. ...
  • Adventure is out there. ...
  • Live your life by a compass, not a clock. ...
  • Oh, the places you'll go! ...
  • Take only memories, leave only footprints. ...
  • The journey, not the arrival, matters.


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The four key elements of most travel narratives are location, weather, housing, and transportation.

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