Combining research and travelling is not a privilege only meant for travel writers. It can be useful (not to mention exciting!) for many others, regardless of whether they write fiction or non-fiction. In fact, all writers should keep their eyes and ears open while travelling as new ideas are bound to pop up that way.
If you’re thinking about embarking on a research-related trip, either going abroad or visiting somewhere local, here are some tips for how to prepare in advance, what to do at your destination and how to process your findings when you get back home.