tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post524674394416921374..comments2023-04-20T18:24:37.591+01:00Comments on Carol's Corner: Planning Research Trips...Carolbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-30950928912662759222017-08-13T18:07:07.516+01:002017-08-13T18:07:07.516+01:00Sometimes that can work just as well Maria, especi...Sometimes that can work just as well Maria, especially if you don't know what you'll find, or have no definite plans. :-)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-50267667115527632017-08-13T18:05:58.434+01:002017-08-13T18:05:58.434+01:00I found it the best way as it's not always pos...I found it the best way as it's not always possible to stand there writing notes down- especially if it's a busy area, Ana. Plus you have the images with it. :-)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-59253761299451311782017-08-13T18:03:41.503+01:002017-08-13T18:03:41.503+01:00Glad it's been helpful Ingrid. You'll find...Glad it's been helpful Ingrid. You'll find what works for you when you do need to go out researching, but it's good to have a few reminders to make it a successful trip. :-)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-85226429771784643092017-03-13T15:27:56.818+00:002017-03-13T15:27:56.818+00:00Thanks Angela, that's a good idea.
Ana I'...Thanks Angela, that's a good idea.<br /><br />Ana I've found it really helps when I'm writing later and for adding tags to my photos.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-12321061137324640062017-02-25T22:55:29.822+00:002017-02-25T22:55:29.822+00:00Good idea about the info boards.Good idea about the info boards.Ana Salotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13373695860557420762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-19154302273838458432017-02-24T22:54:45.469+00:002017-02-24T22:54:45.469+00:00Hello. You should publish a 'How to Plan' ...Hello. You should publish a 'How to Plan' guide, Carol. Very informative and thank you for some good tips - especially taking a photograph of written material. Happy planning in 2017!<br />Ange x<br />Angela Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221068291904611525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-63907131276027453742017-02-24T17:53:52.100+00:002017-02-24T17:53:52.100+00:00Such useful advice! I haven't gone on a resear...Such useful advice! I haven't gone on a research trip yet, and may never do so, but I have considered them in the past. I will keep this info safe for future reference.Ingrid Senger-Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956134093040963581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-56516001801615187232017-02-20T23:43:51.699+00:002017-02-20T23:43:51.699+00:00I don't plan much other than travel arrangemen...I don't plan much other than travel arrangements, and carrying a notebook and camera. My research is more of an organic process. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-68372346179351272182017-02-15T16:09:27.527+00:002017-02-15T16:09:27.527+00:00That's interesting, Patsy. Though I know from ...That's interesting, Patsy. Though I know from your blog you do pick up a number of facts along the way. ;)<br /><br />I'm sure it's useful having a mobile home away from home to assist in the travels. I wonder if I can persuade my husband a campervan would be useful. :)Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-87776258437052821282017-02-15T14:41:05.087+00:002017-02-15T14:41:05.087+00:00My research trips (like my other trips) don't ...My research trips (like my other trips) don't usually involve detailed planning. Generally though I hope to get a general impression of a place, not to discover particular facts.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-81069074603400308932017-02-15T13:45:42.936+00:002017-02-15T13:45:42.936+00:00That's the difficulty for writers, Rosemary, w...That's the difficulty for writers, Rosemary, we either live too far away so the journey becomes a mammoth expedition and very expensive, or it's somewhere where we can't easily access.<br /><br />Digital cameras are the writer's friend. :-) xCarolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-6543531255417205452017-02-15T13:36:19.636+00:002017-02-15T13:36:19.636+00:00Thanks, Wendy.
Going abroad to another country to...Thanks, Wendy.<br /><br />Going abroad to another country to research can bring other challenges I suspect. :-) Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-63473905273565283322017-02-15T13:34:45.053+00:002017-02-15T13:34:45.053+00:00I really must try using Google Street view when lo...I really must try using Google Street view when looking for hotels- nothing worse than staying somewhere that has lots of traffic passing by all day.<br /><br />Yes, planning can be enjoyable, Teresa. :-) x Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-8869640393205962402017-02-15T09:50:42.097+00:002017-02-15T09:50:42.097+00:00I do wish I could to Bath more easily! I usually g...I do wish I could to Bath more easily! I usually go with the flow to some extent and always have my camera with me for visual reminders.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-77756675999604126552017-02-14T18:37:29.572+00:002017-02-14T18:37:29.572+00:00A great handy guide to anyone planned great a rese...A great handy guide to anyone planned great a research trip. Mine was to a Greek island!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764329434741342023.post-31473229977866560612017-02-14T08:55:06.701+00:002017-02-14T08:55:06.701+00:00If I'm going somewhere new, I usually have a l...If I'm going somewhere new, I usually have a look on Google Street view first, checking out car parks and so on. I don't think you can plan too much, Carol, you have to do what works for you. Planning can be part of the fun :-)Teresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.com