A personal blog of long-form essays linking travel, literature, history and natural history, with subjects ranging from the Epic of Gilgamesh to black walnut trees and medieval itinerary maps. Readers get reflective, well-researched writing that treats places and texts together.
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A literature-focused newsletter mixing personal essays, including a travelogue of an American road trip, with literary criticism and guest extracts about writers such as Philip Larkin. Readers get reflective, well-written commentary on books, places and literary culture.
Hottest Plate is a Denton, Texas food newsletter by Rob Curran that pairs restaurant reviews with personal, literary prose about local eateries and global cuisines. Readers get vivid visits to local spots, with a playful voice and cultural context.
A personal newsletter of first-person travelogues and reflective essays on writing, creativity and presence. Readers get vivid, narrative accounts of trips to places like Paris, Zürich and Iceland alongside meditations on the writing process.
A personal travel blog by a traveller who documents Asian markets, festivals and places through selfie videos, photo essays and short first-person accounts. Readers get a casual mix of travel tips, visual storytelling and occasional history, such as a visit to Chernobyl.
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