“Travelogue” is a word created in English, patterned on the word “monologue,” which is “a long speech by one actor in a play or movie.” The original usage of “travelogue” was for lectures given by one person, based on their travel experiences. In the late 19th century, pleasure travel was an extreme luxury for most people. As such, attending a lecture where someone would share their experiences of a different place — and its culture, customs, food, and people — was great entertainment. Even today, audiences enjoy travelogues in the form of documentary films, memoirs, fictionalized accounts, and the latest format, social media posts.