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ravinderkumarsi

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Posted: 2005-07-15 06:53:00   

Hii,

usually I find difficulty in travel report writing ,though I have seen lots of report ,but reading one and writing one has a lot of difference.

I get confuse with

1.general description

2.fav spot

3.whats really good

4.sight

For me all looks same and i find difficulty as what to write in every section .



When we travel to some place the most important thing is CLIMATE and weather conditions,for example it is not advisable to come to india in may -june coz it is very hot ,



So why not we should also make it compulsary section in report like :-

-recomended time to visit or travel

-how to reach

-what to carry

-what to be careful about.



well I agree that in other recomendation all things can be written but I hardly seen this things in the reports.





[ This Message was edited by: ravinderkumarsi on 2005-07-15 10:41 ]

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Posted: 2005-07-15 09:26:00   

I agree. It is often difficult to decide under what heading to place different info.

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bear495

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Posted: 2005-07-15 15:26:00   

I think that you have a valid query, Ravi. It would be very helpful to have sections on the report for "How to Get There", "What Do You Need", and "Suggestions of What to Carry With You." As far as the weather, that is extremely important, but many of us travel only when our schedule permits. For me, I would travel to India in June because that is the only month available to me for a trip of that length of time, regardless the weather.



Thanks for the suggestions. This should get all of us thinking.



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Posted: 2005-07-15 21:54:00   

I agree as well. I have had difficulty deciding what to put where and how to parse information. I would like to add a heading: WHAT I WOULD DO DIFFERENTLY, because frequently we can learn from each other's mistakes. If I have the opportunity to talk to someone who has traveled to a place I am going, that is one of my first questions, followed by: What did you bring but never use?, What did you wish you had with you but left home? and What do you regret not bringing back? I would also like to know if they did any reading about where they went? I enjoy Central/South American ruins - beyond the basic LP or Frommers guides, I always find a couple of books (usually by an archeologist) or National Geographic articles on the site I am going to.



I think this is a valid point.



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Posted: 2005-07-16 14:05:00   

Why another thread on this topic? I cannt blame Ravi (and thanks for bringing this up again) because the overview in the Forum is not exactly well maintained. What do the moderators really do? See also;

www.globosapiens.net/topic-headers-for-reports_29_1517_0000.html

www.globosapiens.net/topic-creating-reports-hints-and-tips_34_1284_0000.html



A standard "MS-Word" mask should be available to members for downloading at GLOBO, till then create your own from the notes below as they develope. Best first write the report in such an editor then when satisfied, copy and paste into the upload proceedure for reports. Lets work together in getting a great standard mask together and post it under "F.A.Q" when ready. The notes below only a concept from notes from various members and open for further discussion and extension.



PLACE: nearest city or town or other place in the databank, also mountains, lakes etc on the map, or suggest a new one if its not there yet.

Tip: scan/prepare your pictures in advance for each heading before writing the report, that reduces the upload time. Pictures do not have to match the headings but best horizontal format picture first is important).

Beware: there are many places on the globe with the same name.



TITLE: Think of something special & original that will attract attention.

[...10 to 50 characters...]



INTRODUCTION: How did you come to get there and why or short a intro/summary for all the information below. Include the city/place name inside this text. This will allow the search engine to list your report better.

[... 150 to 255 characters...]



GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Getting-there/ statistics/ history/ culture/ weather/ best time to visit/ precautions/ recommended equipment or factual extension of the above introduction.

[... 150 to 2000 characters...]



FAVORITE SPOTS: Physically, what is the best specific place/outlook/view/street-corner? A personal view/comment.

[... 50 to 1000 characters...]



WHAT'S REALLY GREAT: What experiences there did you like? Personal moods/ atmosphere/ contact/ service/ assistance/ amenities and other observations of the place and its people. In a new paragraph, also what you DIDN’T like and personal negative experiences or views.

[...50 to 1000 characters...]



ACCOMMODATION: also alternatives and tips. You might have stayed with friends but recommend an alternative for other members. You might just have camped out! Tell members about it:

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CLUBS: also Facilities and Societies: and organisations/resorts/where expats meet

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PUBS: also shows & nightlife experienced/visited or even night scenes, panoramas, parties, beergardens, festivities

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RESTAURANTS: Also, cuisine. If you didn’t visit any (or there arn't any there), what is the local food, snacks and drink?

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SIGHTS & other Attractions: beyond the highlights above, other recommended sights, exhibitions, attractions, parks, museums, structures, panoramas?

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OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: also Daytrips and weekend trips nearby, also those you didn’t have the chance/time to see but would on the next trip to the place. Related websites should be listed here, they disturb in the main body of the report and anyway should not be too long of a link.

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[ This Message was edited by: rangutan on 2005-07-16 14:37 ]

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Posted: 2005-07-16 17:24:00   

Rudi,



Your description of thefunctions for each section was really helpful. However, I think that the most important part of what what Ravi is saying is that one or two extra sections in the required area of the format would be helpful for all. Other travel sites include areas for:



1. How do I get there? - many people like to know the best methods and times to travel to a place.

2. What do I need? - this would descibe things that a traveler might want to take with him/her for best comfort and safety.



In this, I agree. It can only add to what is already a thorough report.



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Posted: 2005-07-16 21:31:00   

To follow up on Russ' point, when to go can be a critical point. As an example, although it seems counter-intuitive, the Inka Trail and Machu Picchu should be traveled during the South American Winter or Spring, because Summer is their rainy season. Pretty important information to have. It can go under General Desription, but might fit better in its own Heading.



Just a thought.

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Posted: 2005-07-16 22:17:00   

Hi Everybody



Sometimes I really feel like wanting more categories just to make reports complete.



On the other hand, I think when we plan our trips we dont only use globosapiens as resource, but have also other resources. I think that most of us would use a guide book, in there all these things (climate, connections, transportation, currency, prices, ...) are greatly covered... supposed you get a good one ;-)



Having said that, I think what makes reports interesting is when they are about certain adventures you lived through at those places, the story behind the place that's what makes reports good things. If you write about the people you met, the partys you attended, the hidden spots you found out by chance... all this very personal stuff is what I like to read in the reports.



Why should we write a report about a place that could be merely copied out of a guide book? I want to see stories being told!



When writing a report, we should always think about why did we like the place what interesting episode makes us laugh, what went terribly wrong and so on. And when we write about these things we get interesting reports, always keep in mind that the members here should have fun reading the article and make them want to go there!



Just some thoughts that crossed my mind!



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rangutan

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Posted: 2005-07-17 04:23:00   

I just tought we should keep the current format of GLOBOreports and just explain/expand it. Most the travel information members have can be somehow incorporated into the current headings, successfully.



I too would like an extention of options eventually, specially now with other places other than cities/towns being offered, but only then when its absolutely required. See all the ***** first class reports written to date and how many members CAN incorporate ALL their information. The headings/titles are only a guidline, not a rule!



The current headings, well thought out by staff over the last years, are a part of GLOBO's success already. Expecting members to submit more details of there mostly short visit is unfair. See my reports; I cannot give best weather conditions for them, neither rate best restaurants and hotel and some of the places might have even changed government or no longer exist!



Martins comment to this is best. He writes, "... think, what makes reports interesting is when they are about certain adventures you lived through at those places, the story behind the place... you write about the people you met, the partys you attended, the hidden spots you found out by chance... want to see stories being told ...when writing a report, we should always think about why did we like the place, what interesting episode makes us laugh, what went terribly wrong and so on... and make [us] want to go there!"



I find that BRILLIANT and agree 100%. To reitterate, we are not an encyclopedia but a community willing to share personal travel information and experiences, not ONLY facts, and not about every detail of/for everyone elses travels, neither a full and complete expert opinion of the place!

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Posted: 2005-07-17 06:38:00   

I agree with some of what has already written above but my personal opinion is that each report section heading is there as a guideline only and if you have something more to add there is no hard and fast rule that the headings are rigid & must be adhered to, so change it. If I need to add or continue and I have run out of space I put "Cont'd" and keep writing. I also think that the report length is long enough now or to write the most important points without adding more headings and increasing the overall length of the reports. Weather and all the other nitty gritty can be included under Other Recommendations.

Keep in mind that should you require further info that is not included in the report you can always contact the writer through their postbox. I agree with Mortimer most people would not rely soley on a personal report but would enlist the help of a guidebook as well.

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