A Travel Writer Shares His Best Tips

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
  • Travel can be so rewarding. It’s the ultimate way to learn about different cultures and meet new people. How can you make sure you get the most out of your next trip? Pico Iyer, who has been writing about travel since 1986, has lots of great advice to share. Join the thoughtful globetrotter in Singapore to learn why the best way to get around many destinations is on foot, the benefits of being an observant traveler and the value of reflection.
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Komentáře • 73

  • @jacob6039
    @jacob6039 Před 4 lety +134

    Tip #1: Be rich

    • @ZaneT531
      @ZaneT531 Před 4 lety +5

      Nope Hassel and achieve

    • @sas534
      @sas534 Před 4 lety

      Right

    • @goo814
      @goo814 Před 2 měsíci

      No its a job need a geography degree ❤

  • @saaiesue5186
    @saaiesue5186 Před 4 lety +58

    Further tips include: breathing, eating, drinking water and never wear socks in sandals. :P

    • @nerd_alert927
      @nerd_alert927 Před 4 lety

      Then you've never been to the Pacific Northwest in the U.S. Wearing socks with sandals is a signature.

  • @harrisonsnatt901
    @harrisonsnatt901 Před 4 lety +20

    walk and observe = level 100 writer

  • @pandaeyez
    @pandaeyez Před 4 lety +18

    Why are you subtitling this?
    The man speaks incredibly clearly.

    • @j2das9684
      @j2das9684 Před 4 lety +3

      I think they do that for everyone

    • @Letsgetjazzywithit
      @Letsgetjazzywithit Před rokem +3

      Hearing impaired individuals appreciate the subtitles.

    • @thomervin7450
      @thomervin7450 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Someone here wants to be off-ended.

    •  Před měsícem

      I hear just fine but also like subtitles. Helps keep me engaged.

  • @dos-punks
    @dos-punks Před 4 lety +23

    This was great! Not sure why everyone’s being so negative :( It was short and sweet, helping give a sliver of insight into what a travel writer does in order to be more creative.

    • @daughterofgod4927
      @daughterofgod4927 Před 3 lety

      My thoughts exactly?🤨 I'm beginning to wonder of it's just me or is this world becoming so so cynical.

  • @lucasbiaggini
    @lucasbiaggini Před 4 lety +6

    This is odd. I think you forgot the actual video and only uploaded the ad.

  • @Mattschoe
    @Mattschoe Před 4 lety +9

    Very interesting ad you made there Great Big Story

  • @unavailable.mp4
    @unavailable.mp4 Před 4 lety +5

    He sounds like he should be a narrator for a documentary. A traveling doc lol

  • @OutThereIam
    @OutThereIam Před 11 měsíci

    Every time I watch this video I get tears in my eyes. Obviously, those who are making negative comments still need some spiritual guidance.
    I wished to find out the musics they play on the background. They are really nice melodies.

  • @charminegonzales8450
    @charminegonzales8450 Před 9 měsíci

    Words are so sweet and very effective for a travel writer! Love it!

  • @elanyj
    @elanyj Před 4 lety +8

    He's not a travel writer. He's a Bond villain

  • @BMWS1000RRR
    @BMWS1000RRR Před 2 lety +2

    *I want to be free and travel*
    so I am researching on how to become a travel writer. I'm not the best when it comes to writing. but i want to express myself in some way and travel.

  • @oluwaseyibale8378
    @oluwaseyibale8378 Před 3 lety +7

    I wonder why some people are so negative. Great video @Great Big Story.

  • @mauriciohuaman9688
    @mauriciohuaman9688 Před 2 lety +4

    The only thing bad about this video is that is too short. I get the idea so what's up with the negative comments?

  • @RitzintheCity
    @RitzintheCity Před 3 lety +3

    Very interesting... thanks for sharing

  • @eebneeb2256
    @eebneeb2256 Před 4 lety +3

    This touched my soul, thank you.

  • @user2144
    @user2144 Před 4 lety +11

    *Meeting at Great Big News office:*
    Editor: Come in and take a seat. Right, I would like you to fly to the other side of the world, take a minute or two worth of footage of some guy who writes some stuff, and then fly right back. All clear?
    Journalist: Yes, understood.
    Editor: Great. Have it on my desk by Thursday.

  • @yashraghav1485
    @yashraghav1485 Před 4 lety +5

    Please! please !please! Make video on bishnois of rajasthan.i bet would really be a great big story.they are one of the worlds first naturalists such great people who care for nature and wildlife
    363 women also gave their life just to save trees
    Other facts about them-
    1.they only use fallen sticks as fuel and never cut trees
    2.they dont wear blue cloyhes as blue dye is made by cutting trees
    3.they never kill or harm animals.
    4.they even adopt animals who are
    Young whose their parents got killed by other animals and women also feed their own milk to orphan deers and antelopes
    5.they maintain cleanliness

  • @Lydus
    @Lydus Před 4 lety +28

    This is just an ad for a super expensive hotel. You can do way better!

  • @rsk00000
    @rsk00000 Před 4 lety +2

    Final tip keep ur back against the wall around this guy

  • @tapestapes0
    @tapestapes0 Před 4 lety +7

    How about carry water and a light pouch with the country's currency in cash,comfortable shoes and a clear non planned path?

  • @AceHardy
    @AceHardy Před 4 lety +1

    📙💯

  • @kiborakelly2192
    @kiborakelly2192 Před 4 lety +3

    The video was taken down yesterday evening (25.09),
    And reposted this morning
    Does somebody know what happened?

    • @desire-for-madness
      @desire-for-madness Před 4 lety +2

      I think it's because it recieved a lot of negative comments and because people were unhappy with the quality.

  • @mutaherazhar
    @mutaherazhar Před 4 lety +2

    Just like "snow is more snowier then before"

  • @MrDvfdsv
    @MrDvfdsv Před 4 lety

    communicate!

  • @quentinlynch
    @quentinlynch Před 4 lety

    What's that piece of flute music called? Starts at 1:33.

  • @josephbratcher2249
    @josephbratcher2249 Před 4 lety +3

    Huh, all the comments are so negative but I thought it was a good video. I like to make sure I do all those things when I travel. Walking instead of driving whenever possible, observing the natural lives of the locals rather than trying to force a certain experience, and reflecting or journaling later to better understand what new wisdom this different culture has to offer. Sure it was totally an ad for a hotel in Singapore but it was still a cool perspective from a seasoned traveler.

  • @sirmarisa
    @sirmarisa Před 4 lety +1

    Tone the commercial down

  • @bvvrnYT
    @bvvrnYT Před 4 lety +1

    Im from singapore and idk what to say man
    Whats wrong with our newly reopened raffles hotel just adverting themselves

  • @ambermore1
    @ambermore1 Před 4 lety +39

    We are looking for real story, not an ad which affects our subconscious mind to be in Singapore. Let us decide that.

  • @kushkamble2027
    @kushkamble2027 Před 4 lety +6

    tip no 1 be rich

  • @GrumpyBombayite
    @GrumpyBombayite Před 4 lety +3

    A golden example of how NOT to do sponsored content.

  • @anndalton690
    @anndalton690 Před 4 lety +4

    Step 2: people watch. Lol

  • @skzfav_
    @skzfav_ Před 4 měsíci

    кто тоже со скайсмарта?

  • @xDerpiicity
    @xDerpiicity Před 4 lety +46

    This is an odd video. Not what I subscribed for

  • @RockeGamerz
    @RockeGamerz Před 4 lety

    First I guess to comment

  • @owenprosser
    @owenprosser Před 4 lety

    Who’s idea was it to put subtitles on this?

    • @purumr
      @purumr Před 4 lety

      They see brown skin and by default, put subtitles 😀

  • @no_one_of_that_name_here
    @no_one_of_that_name_here Před 4 lety +9

    You should have left this video not available in my region, because now I watched the worst video ever on this channel. Not a Big Story but a Weak Ad.

  • @julesshort9219
    @julesshort9219 Před 4 lety

    Wow sponsored much?

  • @timtamothy51
    @timtamothy51 Před 4 lety +1

    This ad was complete drivel

  • @crtl5911
    @crtl5911 Před 4 lety

    Don't walk, walk and walk in mexico or brazil or you will regret regret and regret...

  • @unpoc7863
    @unpoc7863 Před 4 lety +4

    Great Big Story I don’t remember subscribing to, their content is below average and it makes me mad now.

  • @mofire5674
    @mofire5674 Před 4 lety +4

    This video was basically a whole lot of nothing. He has such a nice voice to actually give practical information on how to travel. Too bad instead we get romantic jargon.

  • @smsmsmsmsmsm9091
    @smsmsmsmsmsm9091 Před 4 lety

    He filled 15 books with this shit?

  • @pzlaz7155
    @pzlaz7155 Před 4 lety

    Bad

  • @aikoralambo
    @aikoralambo Před 4 lety +5

    Walk, observe and reflect ... Since 1986 giving 💩 tips

  • @murk.mp4760
    @murk.mp4760 Před 3 lety

    Tip 1: Don't be Logan Paul.

  • @sonicytb
    @sonicytb Před rokem

    shame

  • @johnscala7147
    @johnscala7147 Před 4 lety +1

    Wow, just got tricked in to watching a FUCKING AD for two minutes. Good job losing a subscriber! Sayonara!!!

  • @butterbean2771
    @butterbean2771 Před 4 lety

    Most annoying voice of all time

  • @babyblue5786
    @babyblue5786 Před rokem

    I have 50 years of experience, (Bach in the background) and won't give you any tip whatsoever, you spoiled lazy bast..(heavy metal groove)