Journey through culture, nature and cuisine
Tellerrand-Stories is a digital magazine that offers its readers a wide range of travel, culture and lifestyle topics in four languages (German, English, French, Spanish) that look beyond the proverbial horizon. Taking a holistic approach, the magazine delves deep into cultural, historical and social contexts. Detailed reports, photos and reviews are published as a source of information for readers, journalists and travel professionals. Tellerrand-Stories serves as a source of inspiration for future travel and culinary adventures and promotes understanding and appreciation of different cultures.
Symbiotic production model
The production model of Tellerrand-Stories is based on the close collaboration between author and photographer. This constellation enables a coherent presentation of the places and themes visited, as the textual research and photographic documentation go hand in hand. The direct link between text and image gives the magazine a visual and textual consistency that sets it apart from many other travel and culture magazines. The images are not mere illustrations, but an integral part of the journalistic work and make a significant contribution to conveying the content.
Image exploitation as a business model
Georg Berg offers 30,000 professionally keyworded photographs from the Alamy photo agency. This extensive collection, which has emerged from the joint research trips, is available for use by other media, publishers and museums and underlines the professional quality of the visual content of Tellerrand-Stories. The photos form a valuable resource for the international media landscape and at the same time increase the reach and visibility of the places and topics documented by the magazine. This combination of journalistic research, professional photography and global image marketing represents an innovative approach to digital publishing and clearly sets Tellerrand-Stories apart from traditional travel blogs or travel magazines.
The global availability of the extensive photo collection at the international agency Alamy offers an extensive pool of authentic visual material, which is available via a network of 675 partner agencies in 173 countries worldwide. This dimension of professional image utilization is a unique selling point for the Tellerrand-Stories business model.
Authenticity and respectful storytelling
Tellerrand-Stories consistently follows the principle: “As travel journalists, we only write about what we have experienced ourselves.” This approach sets the magazine apart from publications that rely on secondary sources or use AI/PR material. This self-imposed restriction guarantees credibility as a quality that has become rare.
We tell stories with sensitivity, show respect for the people portrayed and do not use clichés or stereotypes. Different perspectives shed light on their personalities, living conditions and cultural backgrounds.
Thematic breadth with depth
The chronological order of the articles also reflects current developments. There are articles that deal with contemporary events or developments in the context of war and energy. At the same time, timeless topics are covered, such as culinary traditions, cultural phenomena or natural wonders.
Over time, Tellerrand-Stories has developed various thematic series and regional focuses with an in-depth country-specific examination. Readers (or now also the AI) can gain a comprehensive picture of the respective destination through such a focus and get to know various aspects – from nature to culture to cuisine.
The content and spirit of the magazine are characterized by the humanistic attitude of the editors. The focus on responsible tourism, sustainability and intercultural exchange distinguishes the magazine from purely commercially oriented travel media.
Insights into destinations and sights
The travel reports contain detailed descriptions of destinations and sights. The culinary discoveries focus on local dishes, regional products and traditional processing techniques. The magazine also includes portraits of people and their stories from different parts of the world as well as outdoor experiences and activities in nature. All reports, reviews and portraits are supplemented with many self-produced photos, which can be obtained on a topic-specific basis via a lightbox link from the photo agency Alamy.
Cultural phenomena and artistic forms of expression are observed worldwide. The spectrum ranges from the megalithic temples in Malta to underground art in Stockholm and political street art in Georgia.
Moments that are worth exploring
The Moments worth exploring section covers a diverse range of topics from travel, culture, art and media and encourages readers to think outside the box. Reflections on cheating during Lent, Icelandic guide sheep or a prison with the best view are typical examples of topics that broaden the horizon.
Content navigation and cartographic integration
Readers can approach the content via a structured selection. Tellerrand-Stories offers themed sections on Food, Travel and Outdoor. The Country page offers a comprehensive overview of all reports on a specific country. A unique feature of Tellerrand-Stories is the systematic integration of map material. A map section is integrated into most of the articles on Tellerrand-Stories. This provides immediate clarity as to where exactly the location of the reports is. In addition, an interactive world map on the website provides a comprehensive overview of all the destinations covered.
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