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How to Write a Travel Guide

Robert Isenberg
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Mar 19, 2025

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Breakfast in Nicaragua, with handwritten notes. (Photo: Robert Isenberg)

It sounds like a dream job: explore the world and write about what you see. But to actually type out a travel guide, line by line, is an exercise in memory, note-taking, and careful word-choice. The responsibility—to both residents and readers—is immense.

Notes & Addenda

  • All location footage was shot during a research trip to Nicaragua.
  • This video recently won Best Documentary Short at the Kodaikanal Film Festival in India. It is currently in competition at the CIP Milan Shorts Film Festival in Italy.

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Robert Isenberg
Robert Isenberg

Written by Robert Isenberg

Robert Isenberg is a freelance writer and multimedia producer based in Rhode Island. Feel free to visit him at robertisenberg.net

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