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What do you wear to Seven Magic Mountains?
Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation located in the Nevada desert, and the weather can be quite hot and dry. Therefore, it is recommended to wear comfortable and breathable clothing, such as shorts, t-shirts, and sandals or sneakers. You may also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. It's also a good idea to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. While there is no strict dress code, it's important to dress appropriately for the weather and…
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I had a conversation tonight at a party with fellow travel writers and editors, and an epiphany ensued. To wit:
The label of "travel writer" has been cheapened over time -- and not by us. In truth, a real travel writer is a generalist, showcasing everything from culture, food, politics, geographical characteristics that both divide and unite us, and personal essays/observations.
I submit that perhaps we are the last great generalist journalists left, who have the perspective of travel and experience to, responsibly and accurately, speak to readers what travel really is: Life as it is now lived.
I think that sometimes we sell ourselves short. We are not "go here/pay that" elves. We have power and the trust of those who read us to be ourselves and, therefore, we should respect what we do more.
After all, wasn't Charles Dickens a travel writer? Balzac? And other fiction and non-fiction greats: we illuminate the world we live in, whether we write about our home town or places most people will never visit in their lifetimes.
Sigh. Discuss?
The new technology isn't about cheapening the story, it's about new ways of expanding, compacting, and remixing the narrative.
WorldNomads.com is holding a contest for wannabe travel writers, who get sent to Tokyo for a chance to learn the craft with an expert, possibly get their work published, and get a chance to turn their lives around and enter the fabulous field of travel journalism.
Here's my question: should we be encouraging young people (or mid-life career switchers) to go into travel journalism? What would you tell an aspiring travel writer who asks you for advice?
thanks! John