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travelog

travelog

1 5.9
A film, talk, or book that shows someone's experiences while traveling
  • noun
  • /ˈtrævəˌlɔg/
  • US
translation icon : diario de viaje
  • The filmmaker created a captivating travelog that showcased the beauty of the Italian countryside.

Examples

  • The show was a subtle travelog to promote Alaskan tourism, thereby justifying the expenditure of state funds.

    Blog text (33)
  • When you have completed the script for your travelog, you need to go over it time and time again to be sure no slide is on the screen too long.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Things to do before, during, and after your trip to produce a successful travelog.

    Academic text (1994)
  • About 25 minutes is ideal for a travelog.

    Academic text (1995)
  • So, if there comes a time when you really need more slides for your story in an essay or travelog, try using these methods.

    Academic text (1994)
  • I have found these two techniques most useful in creating photo essays and travelogs when I need more slides.

    Academic text (1994)
  • In this follow-up, I will be a little more specific about some of the groundwork in creating a travelog.

    Academic text (1999)
  • For those interested in producing travelogs, or travel sets, if you prefer, there are many examples available for viewing from the Photo Travel Division's library.

    Academic text (1999)
  • Most travelogs work well using place-to-place progression.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Before you start to make a travelog, be sure to read about the places involved so you can impart information that makes your program informative as well as interesting and colorful.

    Academic text (1999)

Synonyms

travel literature
vstravelog
  • Literature
1 4.6

Written stories of journeys to other places and cultures

includes other formats like films or lectures with pictures or footage
travel tale
vstravelog
3.0

A story about a person's trip or adventure

is usually a factual recorded presentation and may include visuals or footage

How Personal

travelog
  • US
1 5.9

Surface Forms

travelog singular
travelogs plural
travelogues plural
travelogue singular

Etymology

Travelog joins travel and log, where a 'log' means 'record', like a 'logbook' someone keeps of events. So a travelog is a recorded story of a trip — a film, a talk, or a piece of writing that shows what someone saw on their journey.