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Travel Writing World Jeremy Bassetti
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4.9 • 30 Ratings
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With an emphasis on non-fiction travel books, books on place, nature writing, and travel literature, host Jeremy Bassetti talks with the world’s most celebrated writers about their work and about the business and craft of travel writing in this award-winning podcast. Past guests include travel writers like Paul Theroux, Pico Iyer, and Rolf Potts. The show also covers topics related to travel journalism and travel photography.
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Announcing CREATIVE JOURNEYS
Hello everyone, this is a short housekeeping update episode.
I wanted to point your attention to a new podcast project I've started. It's called CREATIVE JOURNEYS, and it's not so dissimilar to Travel Writing World. However, instead of focusing on travel literature, I'll be talking about creativity more broadly and interviewing different types of creative individuals from historians to photographers to artists and authors. We'll talk about process and practice and living the creative life.
My first interview is already up, and this one is with Alastair Humphreys. We recorded the conversation back at the beginning of this year but I couldn't get it out until now and I want to publicly apologize to Alastair for the delay.
I hope everyone will come join us on this new podcast feed. Subscribe here. You should be able to find the podcast in your favorite podcasting app by searching for CREATIVE JOURNEYS. Because the podcast is brand new you might need to also add Jeremy Bassetti to the search query if it doesn't immediately appear.
Please subscribe to CREATIVE JOURNEYS if the podcast is something that sounds interesting to you.
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Ryan Murdock’s “A Sunny Place for Shady People”
Ryan Murdock joins me in today’s episode. We talk about his new book A Sunny Place for Shady People: How Malta Became One of the Most Curious and Corrupt Places in the World. The interview was actually an online event with Ryan’s publisher, Trinity University Press, that was recorded fairly late in the evening for Ryan. You can watch the event on their Facebook page and I assume they'll post it on their YouTube channel in due course.
Ryan is the host of the Personal Landscapes podcast, which you should definitely check out if you haven't already.
Towards the end of the interview, I mention a discount code for Ryan’s book through Trinity University Press. Seek out that discount code if you’re interested in purchasing a copy.
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Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Alternatively, you can join the Genius Loci Newsletter to get monthly roundups of travel writing news.
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*Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, this website will earn a very small commission if a purchase is made using these links. Also, "as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases" using the Amazon links on this site.
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Michael Kerr on 2024 Travel Books
Michael Kerr joins me on the podcast to chat about the transformation of travel media from storytelling to a more utilitarian approach driven by the internet and market forces, the current trends in travel books — particularly the rise of narratives addressing social and environmental issues and how they have revitalized the genre —, and Stanford's Travel Book of the Year awards.
Michael is the creator of Deskbound Traveller, a website and blog dedicated to exploring the literary side of travel, nature, and place. Michael brings with him a rich background as a former deputy travel editor at The Daily Telegraph.
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Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free.
You can also support the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram.
Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Alternatively, you can join the Genius Loci Newsletter to get monthly roundups of travel writing news.
Thanks for your support!
Intro music
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Disclaimer
*Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, this website will earn a very small commission if a purchase is made using these links. Also, "as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases" using the Amazon links on this site.
Thank you! -
Doreen Cunningham – Soundings: Journeying to Alaska in the Company of Whales
Doreen Cunningham joins me on the podcast to talk about her book Soundings: Journeying to Alaska in the Company of Whales (Scribner 2022).
Purchase Soundings by Doreen Cunningham
Support your local bookstore, or purchase her book Soundings: Journeying to Alaska in the Company of Whales from Amazon.
More episodes, newsletters, & support
Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free.
You can also support the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram.
Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Alternatively, you can join the Genius Loci Newsletter to get monthly roundups of travel writing news.
Thanks for your support!
Intro music
Peach by Daantai (Daantai’s Instagram)
Disclaimer
*Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, this website will earn a very small commission if a purchase is made using these links. Also, "as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases" using the Amazon links on this site.
Thank you! -
Thomas Bird – Harmony Express: Travels by Train Through China
Thomas Bird joins me on the podcast to talk about his book Harmony Express: Travels by Train Through China (Earnshaw Books 2023).
We talk about Thomas's new book and his creative journey, the development and history of China's rail network, freelance writing in China in the early 2000s, China's diversity, his advice for "writing for the ages," and more.
Purchase Harmony Express by Thomas Bird
Support your local bookstore, or purchase his book Harmony Express: Travels by Train Through China from Amazon.
More episodes, newsletters, & support
Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free.
You can also support the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram.
Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Alternatively, you can join the Genius Loci Newsletter to get monthly roundups of travel writing news.
Thanks for your support!
Intro music
Peach by Daantai (Daantai’s Instagram)
Disclaimer
*Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, this website will earn a very small commission if a purchase is made using these links. Also, "as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases" using the Amazon links on this site.
Thank you! -
Thomas Swick – Falling Into Place: A Story of Love, Poland, and the Making of a Travel Writer
Thomas Swick joins me on the podcast to talk about his book Falling Into Place: A Story of Love, Poland, and the Making of a Travel Writer (Rowman & Littlefield 2023).
Thomas and I chat about Tom’s creative journey, his time in Poland, the evolution of the travel writer as an occupation, the importance of having life experiences for writers, and a lot more.
Purchase Falling into Place by Thomas Swick
Support your local bookstore, or purchase his book Falling Into Place: A Story of Love, Poland, and the Making of a Travel Writer from Amazon.
More episodes, newsletters, & support
Please consider supporting the show with a few dollars a month, less than a cup of coffee, to help keep our show alive and advertisement-free.
You can also support the show by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or in your favorite podcasting app, subscribing to the show, and following us on Twitter & Instagram.
Finally, join the Travel Writing World newsletter to receive your free copy of The Travel Writer’s Guidebook. You will also receive monthly dispatches & reports with podcast interviews, travel writing resources, & book recommendations. Alternatively, you can join the Genius Loci Newsletter to get monthly roundups of travel writing news.
Thanks for your support!
Intro music
Peach by Daantai (Daantai’s Instagram)
Disclaimer
*Some of the links on this site are affiliate links. This means that, at no additional cost to you, this website will earn a very small commission if a purchase is made using these links. Also, "as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases" using the Amazon links on this site.
Thank you!
Customer Reviews
Engaging & Thoughtful
I stumbled upon the podcast from a nature/ecology avenue that i don’t clearly remember at this point, but i’ve been binging (and buying books!) ever since. A great balance of experience, philosophy and craft. Highly recommended.
Favorite travel podcast
Jeremy’s podcast is a treasure. I binged when I first discovered it, and have heard most if not all since then. It’s great for hearing stories from established writers, discovering new ones, and appreciating the craft of travel writing. Highly recommended—plus the website has a useful resource for budding writers.
Thoughtful interviews
Essential listening for budding travel writers. Thoughtful interviews with insightful guests that delve deep into the journey and craft of writing.