Comments on: 10 Words and Phrases We Never Want to See in Travel Writing Again http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/ Featuring insider destination guides and how-to articles from the matador travel community. Our focus is sustainable travel, cultural immersion, plus work, study, and volunteer opportunities worldwide. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:45:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jurnii http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-5973 Jurnii Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:12:11 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-5973 From my sun-dappled deck, I write you a comment boasting, a treasure trove of must-see exotic words, phrases, paragraphs, et cetera. The oasis of adjectives doting this gem, just might be its best kept secret. Great Post :) Jurnii From my sun-dappled deck, I write you a comment boasting, a treasure trove of must-see exotic words, phrases, paragraphs, et cetera. The oasis of adjectives doting this gem, just might be its best kept secret.

Great Post :)

Jurnii

]]> By: eg http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-5215 eg Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:31:29 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-5215 what about 'ubiquitous'? annoyingly popping up in all lonely planets what about ‘ubiquitous’? annoyingly popping up in all lonely planets

]]> By: Travel the World http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-5167 Travel the World Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:26:08 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-5167 Okay so if we all get honest here and have been in the position of having to write descriptive travel content, than we are all guilty of using some of these expressions and words. Though I disagree that you just up and forget these words and move on to new ones, this article has brought me to at least be more aware of how I use adjectives in the travel industry. I think the point the author is making is that some descriptive travel terminology simply got over-used, not that they were necessarily wrong terms or improper. Okay so if we all get honest here and have been in the position of having to write descriptive travel content, than we are all guilty of using some of these expressions and words. Though I disagree that you just up and forget these words and move on to new ones, this article has brought me to at least be more aware of how I use adjectives in the travel industry.

I think the point the author is making is that some descriptive travel terminology simply got over-used, not that they were necessarily wrong terms or improper.

]]> By: David Miller http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-5094 David Miller Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:17:33 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-5094 sweet. sweet.

]]> By: David Miller http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-5093 David Miller Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:17:23 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-5093 that's a great idea. that’s a great idea.

]]> By: Kim http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-5090 Kim Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:42:34 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-5090 locals. fanny pack. cozy or quaint. well-preserved (unless you're talking mummies) locals.
fanny pack.
cozy or quaint.
well-preserved (unless you’re talking mummies)

]]> By: ch http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-5089 ch Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:46:38 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-5089 I have an idea-- have a writing contest, object as follows: Show a picture of Thira, Santorini--you all know the classic hackneyed photo the charming,picturesque village nestled or perched on the cliffside, with breath-taking views, local color, world-class cuisine and a must-see for any trip through the Greek Isles. With its pristine white buildings and sun-dappled, cobblestone streets, this jewel in the Helenic crown must be described without using any of these cliches or tired adjectives. Let's see what travel-writing could be without leaning on these pithy crutches and instead of substituting new exotic locations for fresh prose, let's use new words to describe the same old places. I have an idea– have a writing contest, object as follows:
Show a picture of Thira, Santorini–you all know the classic hackneyed photo
the charming,picturesque village nestled or perched on the cliffside, with breath-taking views, local color, world-class cuisine and a must-see for any trip through the Greek Isles. With its pristine white buildings and sun-dappled, cobblestone streets, this jewel in the Helenic crown must be described without using any of these cliches or tired adjectives. Let’s see what travel-writing could be without leaning on these pithy crutches and instead of substituting new exotic locations for fresh prose, let’s use new words to describe the same old places.

]]> By: Brooke http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-5037 Brooke Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:15:18 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-5037 "Itchy feet" - not a fan of this at all “Itchy feet” – not a fan of this at all

]]> By: vg http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4895 vg Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:49:26 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4895 Oh come on. The Corn Palace is South Dakota is a total must see! Kudos for the advice. Oh come on. The Corn Palace is South Dakota is a total must see!

Kudos for the advice.

]]> By: Benjamin http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4765 Benjamin Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:13:51 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4765 Okay, allow me to rephrase as it would seem I cornered myself in a sweeping generalization. The travel writing I am speaking of, and I think this article for the most part addresses, is that of travel magazines, blogs, etc. (and etc. is fine to use; I use it academically and when brevity is a factor - listing all of the sources would be inconvenient as well as silly as etc. is used to indicate more but of what is common knowledge and can be infered). And I said by nature. Everything can transcend its nature just as humans. I am not speaking of travel literature. I would likewise differentiate there. Okay, allow me to rephrase as it would seem I cornered myself in a sweeping generalization. The travel writing I am speaking of, and I think this article for the most part addresses, is that of travel magazines, blogs, etc. (and etc. is fine to use; I use it academically and when brevity is a factor – listing all of the sources would be inconvenient as well as silly as etc. is used to indicate more but of what is common knowledge and can be infered). And I said by nature. Everything can transcend its nature just as humans. I am not speaking of travel literature. I would likewise differentiate there.

]]> By: Tabatha Smith http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4764 Tabatha Smith Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:36:45 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4764 "Travel writing is by nature sub-par and should only be evaluated on the information it is able to impart to the reader." Au contraire mon frere! Travel writing is another form of literature, or the good stuff is anyway. The stories in travel writing should be written as well as any fiction story, but they're even better than fiction because they're true! From Twain to Dalrymple the story is about place, people and adventure and if well done makes for engaging reading. I would suggest reading some good travel writing, here's a list of a few to get you started: http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2008/01/03/the-50-greatest-travel-books-of-all-time/ Happy reading! “Travel writing is by nature sub-par and should only be evaluated on the information it is able to impart to the reader.” Au contraire mon frere! Travel writing is another form of literature, or the good stuff is anyway. The stories in travel writing should be written as well as any fiction story, but they’re even better than fiction because they’re true! From Twain to Dalrymple the story is about place, people and adventure and if well done makes for engaging reading. I would suggest reading some good travel writing, here’s a list of a few to get you started: http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2008/01/03/the-50-greatest-travel-books-of-all-time/ Happy reading!

]]> By: Benjamin http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4758 Benjamin Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:34:56 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4758 Does any propositional statement function as the mirror image of the structure of the thing (that is, what it essential to it) or could it be that even the sturcture of the thing as thus envisaged is a projection of the framework of the sentence? No travel writing is ever going to resemble experience, so assigning degrees of "goodness" is like evaluating mad libs for a cohesive narrative. Then, should we all be Wittgensteinian mutes? Travel writing is by nature sub-par and should only be evaluated on the information it is able to impart to the reader. Writers who excel at travel writing, as it is commonly practiced today, and not much more in the realm of writing probably do so because their only ability is with hackneyed metaphors. Throw out your Lonely Planets and guidebooks. It only makes the worst sort of travelers - those with plans. Does any propositional statement function as the mirror image of the structure of the thing (that is, what it essential to it) or could it be that even the sturcture of the thing as thus envisaged is a projection of the framework of the sentence? No travel writing is ever going to resemble experience, so assigning degrees of “goodness” is like evaluating mad libs for a cohesive narrative. Then, should we all be Wittgensteinian mutes? Travel writing is by nature sub-par and should only be evaluated on the information it is able to impart to the reader. Writers who excel at travel writing, as it is commonly practiced today, and not much more in the realm of writing probably do so because their only ability is with hackneyed metaphors. Throw out your Lonely Planets and guidebooks. It only makes the worst sort of travelers – those with plans.

]]> By: William Wallace http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4562 William Wallace Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:13:19 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4562 I haven’t got a problem with some of those words and phrases, I think they work perfectly well depending on the context you use them. In fact I will continue to use them, I wont let you bully me into submission...........! I haven’t got a problem with some of those words and phrases, I think they work perfectly well depending on the context you use them. In fact I will continue to use them, I wont let you bully me into submission………..!

]]> By: JvM http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4429 JvM Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:24:36 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4429 'Hustle and bustle' ‘Hustle and bustle’

]]> By: Bob Hale http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4279 Bob Hale Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:46:07 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4279 Oops...I see I responded twice. SORRY! A World-Class mistake, to be sure! Hale Oops…I see I responded twice.

SORRY!

A World-Class mistake, to be sure!

Hale

]]> By: Bob Hale http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4278 Bob Hale Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:44:50 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4278 "World-Class" has become the leading crutch for PR and ad folks. Everything is now "world-class." Well, it ain't! "world-Class" refers to international athletic competition...and only international athletic competition!!! A ship, a house, a car, a person, a building, and raod...whatever...CANNOT BE "WORLD-CLASS"! Anyone using that term in any context other than international athletic events is a HACK! A World-Class HACK! Signed: Hale “World-Class” has become the leading crutch for PR and ad folks. Everything is now “world-class.” Well, it ain’t!

“world-Class” refers to international athletic competition…and only international athletic competition!!! A ship, a house, a car, a person, a building, and raod…whatever…CANNOT BE “WORLD-CLASS”!

Anyone using that term in any context other than international athletic events is a HACK! A World-Class HACK!

Signed:
Hale

]]> By: Alexis http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4269 Alexis Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:16:00 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4269 If I hear another person claim to have been "bit by the travel bug", I might just lose my dinner (which would truly be unfortunate as it was very tasty Chinese street food). The Travel Channel picked it up as their "new" campaign, but it's so overdone.... If I hear another person claim to have been “bit by the travel bug”, I might just lose my dinner (which would truly be unfortunate as it was very tasty Chinese street food). The Travel Channel picked it up as their “new” campaign, but it’s so overdone….

]]> By: Bob Hale http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4155 Bob Hale Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:04:57 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4155 This one is the crutch of almost every young "up-and-coming" destination PR person: "World-class." Whenever I read it, I know the p.r. person is fresh out of college, and cannot think beyond the collection of cliches he or she has leaned on for four years. So many of these public relations folks are a real...well, world-class pain in the ass! Bob S. Hale This one is the crutch of almost every young “up-and-coming” destination PR person: “World-class.”

Whenever I read it, I know the p.r. person is fresh out of college, and cannot think beyond the collection of cliches he or she has leaned on for four years. So many of these public relations folks are a real…well, world-class pain in the ass!

Bob S. Hale

]]> By: Dobert http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4128 Dobert Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:13:58 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4128 there should be a travel-writing license that is taken away for using those words... there should be a travel-writing license that is taken away for using those words…

]]> By: N.Chrystine Olson http://thetravelersnotebook.com/photography-q-a/10-words-and-phrases-we-never-want-to-see-in-travel-writing-again/comment-page-2/#comment-4113 N.Chrystine Olson Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:18:23 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=1539#comment-4113 Okay I'm guilty. I just used "etc." in a comment! Guess I'm very lazy. Okay I’m guilty. I just used “etc.” in a comment! Guess I’m very lazy.

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