Does Travel Misadventure Get More Attention?

Man falling head first down the stairs.

In this post, I reflect on the importance of conflict in storytelling. After exploring Wendy Dale’s insights on memoir writing, I wonder if my own tales—like collecting shells on a serene beach—are too mundane. Perhaps you’re more drawn to stories filled with chaos, like getting kicked out of a rental in Slovenia or being caught in a storm that changed history.