Go See Write
First-person travel writing and destination guides by Michael Hodson.
About Go See Write
Go See Write is Michael Hodson's personal travel site. Hodson, an attorney by training, set off on a long overland circumnavigation beginning in December 2008 and spent 16 months visiting six continents and 44 countries. The site grew into a large archive covering cities, countries and practical travel advice, with more than 900 posts visible in the sitemap. Hodson continues to publish on his travels and accepts reader contributions to fund more writing. Posts combine narrative travel essays, destination guides and tipping or planning guides, and they include Hodson's own photography and on-the-ground reporting.
This reads like a thoughtful, worldly friend who notices local rhythms rather than a checklist of sights. The prose is observant, conversational and precise - the excerpt walks a reader through Lisbon terraces, Berlin nightlife and Andalusian timetables with concrete details and sensible travel tips. The site suits readers who want cultural context, practical local habits and long-form city writing more than slick listicles. Visuals are modest but personal, and the archives contain niche pieces from tipping guides to regional itineraries. Posting is sparse these days, so new pieces arrive rarely, but each one tends to be substantial and well grounded.
Where They Travel
global
Pros
- Sharp, observant cultural writing
- Wide archive of destination and tipping guides
- Personal photography accompanies many posts
- Practical, on-the-ground advice and examples
Cons
- Rarely updated, new posts appear infrequently
- Posts mainly text-driven, few videos or multimedia
How Popular Is Go See Write?
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- Open PageRank3.3 / 10
- YouTube subscribers127
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