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always, always, always say ‘thank you’. to build humour. Which brings us
Even better, learn how to say it in the to….
local tongue. It helps tremendously in The Funnies
P.R. Exploring with a purpose, not A travelogue is good when it comes
only makes fantastic travelogues but with descriptions and logistics but
also makes one culturally aware. In what makes a travelogue great, is
fact, the goal while exploring a place when it comes with all this and a
should be that by the end of the trip, package of comedy. So bring out the
you must know the place like the back Charlie Chaplin inside! Be sarcastic,
of your hand. It’s not nerdy, it is cool. satirical, slapstick, unconventional;
Your only role model at this time Give it everything!
should be Dora the Explorer. Period. However, it is important to know
So figure out that maze of a market, how much is too much. Sarcasm
ride the tubes, lose yourself in a cannot mean demeaning and satires
museum; Just do it! cannot turn offensive. Draw the line.
Collect This factor makes humour the most
Pamphlets, souvenirs, train tickets, difficult part in a travelogue. A
restaurant cards, maps, anything you thorough knowledge is the best
can get your hands on! Even instant weapon when comedy is on your
coffee packets! These are the things mind!
that provide factual descriptions to So pro tip, unleash your giggles but
your travelogue. Also, they provide also hold your horses. Then, you’ll
pictures which might have been have a steady carriage.
missed on the camera, due to the Topics
adrenaline rush. Besides, these are Divide your travelogue into specific
proof that you’ve been there, and topics. This makes recalling
done that. It boosts satisfaction levels experiences easier and also makes the
infinitely! travelogue very organised. There is no
Analyse limit to the number of topics! Your
Everything! This is the one time when trip can be divided into; ‘Sightseeing’,
judging is considered appropriate. ‘Personalities’, ‘Shopping’, ‘Food’ etc.
Have deep conversations, analyse the These topics can also have sub-topics.
receptionist’ behaviour, draw out a For example, in the ‘Food’ section,
personality. Is the very kind waiter you can talk about street food, hotel
well-bred or is he just a Pisces? buffet and local specialities. These
This is all about the why’s and the subtopics, however, have the
what’s and the how’s. Ask it all. Like potential to get out of hand. To deal
‘Why is the Eiffel Tower made of with that, we have the next and the
iron?’ or ‘How did the Colosseum get final step.
its name?’. This helps, not only in
providing a detailed description of a Widgets
place but these facts can also be used These are like pop-ups which can
contain a small sub-topic relating to
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