Lists & Itineraries

Trends in digital travel media towards more Lists & Itineraries have been acknowledged in some of my writing, particularly for digital platforms and larger travel media publishers.

The concept of lists, bullet-points and itineraries is not a classically romantic one, but it often suffices to get the job done. Here are a few examples of work in this sub-genre of travel writing below.

Some Lists & Itineraries articles by Christopher Deliso:

“7 Things to Know before Visiting Serbia,” World Nomads. May 19, 2021.

-Every first-time visitor to Serbia will appreciate this article, covering everything from the best times to visit, the best places to see, and the unique regional attractions, festivals and events that make different parts of this increasingly popular Balkan country unique.

“How to Pick the Right Greek Island for You,” CNN Travel, September 5, 2011.

-With thousands of islands to choose from in Greece, how can visitors possibly narrow down the list to decide where they might wish to visit? In this article, I discuss what differentiates a number of Greece’s most-known (and, some of its lesser-known) islands.

“Bulgarian road trip: Sofia to the City of the Tsars,” BBC Travel, November 16, 2010.

-In this road trip summary, I point out the best sites and attractions that await curious travelers visiting the central Bulgarian countryside, between the capital of Sofia and evocative historic town of Veliko Tarmovo.\

“Driving Greece’s modern ancient highway, the Egnatia Odos,” BBC Travel, September 27, 2010.

-In this documentation of an epic road trip, I guide readers across the (then, just developed) Egnatia highway that shortened the journey across the mountainous reaches of Macedonia and Epiros, connecting the Ionian Sea to the border with Turkey.

“Greece: The Inside Track,” The Guardian, May 10, 2009.

-Along with several other invited travel experts, I provided content for a special feature on Greece. My recommendations for unique lodgings included the Archontiko Dilofo, a 475-year-old stone cottage in an idyllic mountain village in Zagorohoria, and the Milia Traditional Settlement, a soothing get-away-from-it-all rustic retreat in the mountains of western Crete.

“How To Bag a Turkish Carpet,” Journeys Magazine (Princess Cruises), Spring 2006.

-In this entertaining brief article for the cruise industry, I detail the best strategies and signs to look out for in one of the most time-honored traveler acquisitions when visiting Turkey’s commercial capital of Istanbul: how to haggle for the obligatory Turkish carpet.