Over 20 "Travel" Writing Prompts
Reflect on a family vacation from your childhood, describing how the destination looked through your young eyes versus how it feels in your memory now. Discuss the moments that have lingered with you over the years.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Write a memoir of your most memorable train journey. Include details like the scenery, the people you interacted with, the sounds of the train, and the emotions you felt throughout the journey. What insights did you gain about life and travel by rail?
Non-Fiction
Travel
Craft a piece where you compare and contrast two destinations you visited that are polar opposites—for example, a bustling city and a quiet, rural area. Explore not only the physical differences but also the different impacts each location had on your emotions and outlook.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Write a personal essay about a journey that changed your perspective on life. Highlight the places, the people you met, and the unexpected lessons learned along the way.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Dive into a travel narrative centered on a single street in a city of your choice. Explore its history, the diverse characters you meet, the cafes and shops, and the hidden secrets that only locals know. Reflect on what this street says about the broader culture and spirit of the city.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Craft a narrative exploring the theme of "finding home away from home." Tell the story of a place you visited where, against all expectations, you felt a profound sense of belonging. Describe the place, the moment you realized you felt at home, and how it has since influenced your definition of what home means to you.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Create a detailed travel guide for visiting a historical site, making sure to weave in personal anecdotes, historical facts, and practical advice for future visitors.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Describe an off-the-beaten-path location that you visited and explain why it deserves more recognition. Include your firsthand experiences, cultural encounters, and any tips for future travelers.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Create a narrative travelogue about a trip that you took alone, focusing on the role solitude played in your experience. Explore both the highs and lows of solo travel, what it taught you about independence, and how it changed your approach towards meeting new people and exploring unfamiliar places.
Non-Fiction
Travel
Recount a humorous or challenging travel mishap and how it was resolved. Focus on local interactions, your feelings during the ordeal, and any lasting impacts it had on your trip.
Non-Fiction
Travel
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