Planning a vacation for one. Something within driving distance of my home. Something relaxing, interesting, surrounded by nature and quiet. Wouldn't mind a place that offers up meditation classes perhaps massages etc. I live in Iowa again prefer nature setting but am willing to travel. Anybody know of something in this area that fits that description?
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posted by gypseefire
on May 19, 2011 -
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How do working writers digest and dramatize their experiences into working literature (or some close proximity thereof) in such quick order?
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posted by seansbrain
on Dec 18, 2010 -
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Is there a term for travel accounts of explorers, both fictional and real-life? Also, tell me some of your favorites.
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posted by actionpact
on Dec 11, 2010 -
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What is your favorite travel book/essay/blog? Who are your favorite travel writers?
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posted by rinosaur
on Oct 29, 2010 -
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I want to become a better travel writer. I need some inspiration, and I'll admit to being a little clueless.
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posted by chrisinseoul
on Jul 22, 2010 -
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I’m London-based and I have a car. I need the focus of being away from home in a new and engaging locale in order to write. I need somewhere in mainland Britain, driveable in 1 day from London (a long drive is fine) where I can find reasonably-priced accommodation.
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posted by Hugobaron
on Jun 14, 2010 -
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Recommendations for beautiful/interesting but not world-famous places to write for a week in the US?
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posted by StephenF
on Jun 6, 2010 -
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Help me find books of a particular genre, or collection of similar genres. Specifically, books on living in or traveling through nature that have visual, picturesque language about the landscape/scenery/ecology.
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posted by Stryke11
on Oct 11, 2009 -
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I have savings and, soon, no work. I want to do something interesting, write about it, and publish - ideally to kick-start a writing career. How should I go about these 3 things?
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posted by jeatsy
on Sep 8, 2009 -
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I'm attending a writer's retreat from Oct. 15-18 in Ancram, NY and need some info on staying around for a few more days.
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posted by Sophie1
on Jul 22, 2009 -
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How do I plan (or not plan) a vacation so that I can write a travel article on my experiences afterwards?
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posted by talkingmuffin
on Jan 17, 2009 -
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I really want to get away from my house to finish up some screenplays for a May 1 deadline. So where can a not-so-rich person go for the last two weeks of April that will allow much peace and quiet while being both safe and warm enough to wander around in short sleeves night and day. Suppose a cost of around $1500--the cheaper the better--including return airfare to Toronto. Note that I like seclusion but I also don't drive so it needs to be someplace close to the necessities.
posted by dobbs
on Feb 25, 2008 -
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Four days in Iceland from Friday: me and my girlfriend are travel writers and will eventually do a write up of the hotel, restaurants and attractions we visit. How can we best stray off the beaten path in only FOUR days?
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posted by 0bvious
on Feb 18, 2008 -
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What are some good modern travelogues where the author is retracing a historic route? Especially ones where the original traveler wrote an account that the author weaves into the narrative.
posted by rasputin400
on Dec 20, 2007 -
27 answers
I need help putting together a book about my Peace Corps experiences, though I have no idea where to even begin. Any ideas?
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posted by brokekid
on Feb 23, 2007 -
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Abstract Thinking Filter: So I created this creature that travels by temperature instead of time, so to speak.
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posted by vanoakenfold
on Jul 18, 2006 -
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Good Travel Writing - i'd like to learn how to write better. Not for professional submission, just for me. Any suggestions of good books? (Besides the Best American Traveling Writing that's released annually) Good websites with advice or excerpts?
posted by jare2003
on Sep 30, 2005 -
21 answers
Do we have any travel writers in the house? Is it really the life of glamour and ease that
thetravelwriterslife.com claims?
Since I suspect it's not as easy as one might suppose after digesting that page, I have more questions: Can you tell me what it's like? How you got started? What kind of money you pull in?
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posted by Irontom
on Jun 15, 2004 -
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