Travel writing tips from a blogger to improve your writing and storytelling

[@ManishKumarMishra6016]

This is so wonderful, Alex. Often these videos on travel writing are too generic to be of any use. A few points you mentioned are just gold.

[@LostWithPurpose]

I know what you mean - vague tips are only useful when you already know what you're doing! I tried to be as specific as I could even though writing is quite subjective.

[@karafolkerts]

this was SOOO helpful. I just came across your blog and youtube and have been taking in ALL of it in at a rather obsessive manner hahaha. LOVE your work, insight, words and thoughts. thanks for sharing!!

[@LostWithPurpose]

Bahaha binge reading the best reading. I'm glad you're having fun creepin' about!

[@madnan9268]

Just came from your amazing and amusing article “ 5 serious dangers of traveling in Pakistan “ love it 🥰 😘

[@samanthahurst6417]

Thanks for the tips! Makes me want to crunch out a story about my first day in India. My tour company failed to pick me up due to a delayed flight, I ended up catching a ride to my hotel from a family who was picking thier daugther up, she was studying abroad in NY.

[@samanthahurst6417]

I haven't told my mom yet, which is why I've been hesitant to write about it 😅

[@mahzabinzannat7665]

I was looking for something to start writeups and this video happened to me. It made me to chose write about my tracking experience of Nafakhum Bandarban last year. Thanks thanks thanks

[@LostWithPurpose]

Happy to help! I'd love to read what you write if you share it - I have no idea what Nafakhum Bandarban is!

[@vishantaojha9379]

Ahh! this is gonna be really helpful in writing a pulling travel blog. Especially #7. Thank you! :)

[@rubikomugglo]

fantastic tips, gotta use it on my next writing thank you so much

[@LostWithPurpose]

No problem! Happy writing :)

[@attyfrancisco3162]

Very nice story and tips❤

[@darraghryan8219]

Some good tips in there for experiencing life in general, I came back to your site after 2 years and it's still really helpful for traveling the region besides being fun and interesting, Kudos

[@LostWithPurpose]

Writing and life are inextricably tied ;) Cheers!

[@qwestpond1687]

Your writing is excellent. And I agree, many travel bloggers cannot write. But it's because they're trying to make money through ads and affiliates, so they focus on SEOs. not writing itself. Sad. But I'm glad there are people like you and you still make $ through blogging. Your blog should be categorized as a literature blog, not travel. Love.

[@hemantbafna6877]

Thank you so much! Just thought of starting travel stories and yours is the first video guide I get, ' i feel lucky'.

[@janettmusic]

That Paris situation actually happend to me haha

[@gopalprasath]

Oh women, I love you! that's just it. I'm not stalking you, but I really like the way you think and your ideology, you are all I imagine becoming.

[@ShubhaJaggi]

You have a 'bustling' comment section... oh! Sorry. I meant thay your comments are full of compliments, envious sighs and shout outs, for good reason: Your tips weren't drilled into our heads in a monotone. Instead you have prepped an entertaining little movie, one that makes us laugh and glean the nuances. The little video inserts were especially illustrative. Thank you. Following you.

[@ShanayBraxton]

Great tips! This was very helpful! Reading is powerful

[@ms.acaciatravels6961]

Love this! Thanks for sharing and also highlighting the decolonial perspective!!!

[@littlebirdie2553]

Love you hahahhaha ❤❤❤❤

[@tinysignals]

Thank you for this, Alex! 💖

[@sahilsahil-qb2kb]

Nice reaction

[@jamilahal-baloushi1496]

Question. How do you communicate with people whose language you don't speak when you travel?

[@a.r3601]

good good good!! ok so if you had to write about.... your country ah ah . would you advise the same?

[@ahsansaleem99815]

Lots of love from Pakistan 💖

[@igoreksazonov]

greetings from Russia!

[@JetsetJose]

I liked this video a good amount. I am considering breaking into travel writing. Would you say starting a travel blog is the proper first step to break into the travel writing world?

[@ms.acaciatravels6961]

I’m starting my travel writing career (perhaps) and would love to connect if you’re available!

[@BMFAWAD]

Hey Alex I've been reading your blog posts on Pakistan as I'm planning a solo trip through interior Sindh and Punjab early next ear hopefully. Just wondering, did you solo travel through Sindh as well?

[@LostWithPurpose]

I have traveled through Sindh several times, but I always end up meeting locals and traveling along with them, which helps immensely. Not sure where you're from, but restrictions make it hard for foreigners to find (affordable) hotels that accept them in Sindh, so having connections is a must. Interior Sindh is absolutely gorgeous and worth the effort, though! I have a blog all about it: www.lostwithpurpose.com/sindh-travel-guide/

[@BMFAWAD]

@@LostWithPurpose Thanks for the reply, Alex! I'm a british pak so maybe that would help? I've read ALL your blogs on Pakistan!! I couldn't tell you how useful they've been - esp when it comes to prices, ccommodation info, routes and just the fact you're a person of colour travelling through pak so it was nice to hear the same positive story being told about pak (other than the worshipped white people who visit there), it gives me some hope! And yes, so much to see in Sindh, looks incredible!

[@LostWithPurpose]

@@BMFAWAD Haha, yes, my travels aren't exactly God Mode like some of other travelers. I think being British-Pakistani will actually be helpful for you in Sindh - you'll be able to blend in better which means you won't have security people coming up to ask why you're there/try to manhandle you a bit (and even if they do, all you have to do is say you're visiting cousins or something along those lines). Not sure how things will be handled in regards to staying in local-only hotels-do you have a CNIC or NICOP? That would help.

[@BMFAWAD]

@@LostWithPurpose yes! - well I'm in the process of obtaining one. I'll be using couchsurfing for accommodation too, so that will help. Every few days I can't help but question going to Sindh because it has such a bad rep! How true have you found this to be? is sindh/are sindhis dangerous?

[@LaughingMan44]

I'm very suspicious, something seems off here

[@ahsansaleem99815]

When you comeback to Pakistan?

[@mr.webstories]

Wanna talk about the scene you showed related to Lahore. This market is called Lahore Phool Mandi: The Grand Flower Market Usually in the morning, the trucks full of flowers come from a smaller city knows as Pattoki in the district of Kasur. Pattoki is known as the 'City of Flowers' due to flower varieties grown here. In the morning, stock reaches Lahore and to keep it fresh, they spray water all over it. In the scene, you saw that those men are mixing(shuffling) the flowers again and again so every flower is somehow wet. This will keep it fresh for some time. At this hour, flowers will be transported to every part of Lahore and then will be sold to consumers. That's why there was so much rush! But after some hours, this market will be empty.

[@benedicteking]

These were the BEST tips I’ve ever read! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this wonderful video!! Especially #2, the exercise was great

[@LostWithPurpose]

Happy to be of help! It's hard to give tips for something as vague as writing... but I tried 😅

[@BillHrpr]

The casual racism really caught me off guard in this video 😐

[@jomalcolm7996]

intereting and stimulating, thanks. I expect you've read Alain de Botton and Pico Iyer (?)

[@socialmediasakini5440]

Many thanks for these great tips. You have given me a fresher, wider and broader perspective and angle. I feel like now having a better point of view about everything around me.

[@LostWithPurpose]

Being aware and observant is an important step!

[@SamK-tv9ew]

international social media influencers were invited to meet Imran khan. wonder if Pakistani bloggers were invited at any point

[@klubsretnihmama]

Love this! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@minkoko4431]

Idk she reminds me of Jack Sparrow

[@worldview730]

Probably the most famous one is: "this is one of the countries hottest destinations on social media"

[@seancampbell3381]

Thank you... I'm a student journalist in Australia, I'm about to start an eight piece media project. Travel articles in, around Sydney. "Who would care!!" instantly changed everything!! Thank you again, You rock!

[@kpaulvannan3614]

you are a very cool talker. thank you for the useful information

[@welshgingerhobo]

Hi there. I'm a fairly well seasoned traveller and have recently begun delving into the story telling side of things. I find your video very helpful, thank you. You should do more videos like this. Food for thought 😁

[@renderingrini]

Very useful!

[@ampedong9289]

Are you a filipino?

[@Yourhighnessnona]

I literally lolled multiple times during this video and she wasn't even trying 😂 I love her so much

[@ahmadjamalmughal47]

Thank you. 🙏

[@ztyy8185]

Wow nice

[@maolector]

Thanks!!!

[@GoogleToaster]

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[@AlexUAE]

Good travel video, keep up the good work, great channel 🥰 😃😃😃

[@Querenciatv]

Amazing Work 👍

[@warriorprincess789]

These are such fantastic tips! Thanks! Def helping me as I comb through my travel journals :)

[@LostWithPurpose]

Journaling is the best! It captures all the raw experiences, then you can polish them later.

[@tybaltyrant1]

Excellent tips. Hopefully my stories end like my massages ... With happy endings!

[@dcpowered]

This is so incredibly refreshing!! One of the most honest advice EVER!! I really appreciate. I subscribed and liked this video. Thank you!!

[@marezvirtucio]

I love how you presented this. I'm definitely taking note of paying attention to details. That's really helpful. I was looking for inspiration on how to write my travel blogs, and I found this! It gives me a goal. :)

[@siterioffiji7649]

Thank you! Thank you so much for sharing this helpful advice! Safe travels to you. Prayers and Blessings from the Fiji Islands ❤💖🇫🇯

[@mathilda9460]

Thanks for those badass tips & for those great book recommendations (duuuuude) & indeed, William Dalrymple is tha best.

[@_TVA-]

You are my mentor today ,and your video doing great work. thank you

[@joshmills780]

Thank you for your video. I watched because I just returned from a trip and people are asking to hear about it. I have no idea where to start other than giving them our itinerary but that is boring. We packed a lot of activity into our short trip so there is a lot to tell - potentially. I really appreciate your tips, especially who cares. I can't guess what my family and friends want to hear about so I'm going to have to pick and angle and get it down on paper.

[@Mark.Claughton]

This is a great video. 👍 Another great piece of learning material for me to take on board. Think I will save this video to remind me for when I get stuck.

[@nafeesulhaque4557]

Thank you very much. This was the faaaaar most helpful and straight tips I got from youtube on travel writings.

[@blank4912]

Thank you :) I wanted to describe stores and places where my MCs go but didn't know how. This surely helped me

[@michaelbenjamin2903]

Thank you very helpful. LOVE THE MUSIC.

[@lyetton]

I am glad I found this video. And Yo Alex your travel writing tips rocks 😛

[@gcnmrr_]

Wonderfully put

[@RubyContentwriter]

Great video

[@charliechan8063]

You are a genuine awsome person 💘 love wat yuu do!!!

[@spydercorpsefilms]

Thank you soooo much for this it was so helpful ❤❤❤

[@maddy1548]

loved this video, just subscribed!

[@MultiYlf]

Brilliant and practical!

[@devayanipathak1410]

I have made notes and go back to them several times. You had privately shared this before. I've been referring to them ever since, considering you are my favorite travel writer/blogger. You and shivya ❤️

[@LostWithPurpose]

Aw, thanks Devayani! I also love Shivya's work :) I'm glad this video can continue to be of help!

[@bluesilhouette.7]

Thank you so much !!

[@LostWithPurpose]

Happy to help :)