.post .storycontent .subtitle { width: 52%; float: left; margin-right: 3%;} Tim Patterson is back for another rousing edition of great travel stories from around the web.
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The best sort of travel writing works on at least two levels: one narrow and personal and one broadly illustrative.
Every autumn the Words and Music Festival takes place in the colourful city of New Orleans. And every year between 75 and 100 new and established authors, students, editors and artists are present at this big literary event.
Among the festival’s many activities, workshops and sessions are led by experts in the literary field, in which they share their knowledge and experience in the art of writing. Topics covered include fiction, non-fiction, and the latest styles within communication and literature.
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By Adam Winters
Are you planning a holiday? Consider New Orleans. The city provides a fun-filled holiday for the entire family or even for a couple. Situated between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans is a frequented tourist destination because of all that it offers. From museums to gardens, aquariums to night clubs, from exciting bars to exotic restaurants, and of course Mardi Gras, the place has it all!
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What makes for a quality travel story? According to Ernest Hemingway, “good writing is true writing.” Honesty is especially crucial in travel writing, but it’s sometimes difficult for writers to achieve.
When we travel, we step beyond our comfort zones, into a realm of uncertainty. For a writer trying to capture the essence of a place, it can be tempting to assume a tone of artificial confidence. Jangly nerves, upset stomachs and genuine observations are lost in favor of breezy, artificial suavity.
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