What Event Occurs First in a Travelogue?

In a travelogue (travel narrative), the first event is typically the narrator's arrival at the destination—or the departure that sets the journey in motion. The opening establishes:

• Who is traveling (solo, couple, group)
• Where they are going
• Why (quest, escape, pilgrimage, assignment, curiosity)
• Initial impressions (sensory, emotional, logistical)

Classic examples: "I stepped off the train in Marrakech..." (arrival) or "We left Seattle in a dented Subaru..." (departure). The narrative then unfolds chronologically or thematically from that threshold moment.