Timbuktu: Allez-Retour
I gazed enviously at a taxi-bus as it screamed by on a narrow twist in the road. A hot breeze gushed through its open windows, caressing the passengers. Even the…
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Stories for Survival: The 2025 PureTravel Writing Competition – Entry Details
**UPDATE: Due to the volume of entries received to this year’s competition, the shortlist will be published on 30 October 2025. ** We are delighted to host Stories for Survival,…
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The Dumplings of Triumph
by Sraddha Srikanth Pai Pure Travel Writing Competition 2023 “Why am I feeling so cold suddenly?” “Because it’s raining, idiot! I think we should head back to the hotel.” It…
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Unlocking Creativity: Tips on how to craft Memorable Travel Essays & articles as a Student
Essays are a personal expression of a writer about a subject. That subject can be a philosophy, a problem, or a travel destination he has visited in the past. Teachers…
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The 2024 PureTravel Writing Competition – Entry details
The theme for our 2024 Travel Writing Competiton is: My Greatest Journey. It could be about an epic train trip, bus ride, hike or horse ride. It could be about…
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The 2023 PureTravel Writing Competition – The Results
Many thanks to the hundreds of writers who entered our 2023 PureTravel Writing Competition. It’s been a tough job, initially narrowing the entries to just ten for our head judge Jeremy Lazell…
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Turtle Town
Short-listed for the 2021 PureTravel Writing Award, Sharon Penwell tells us of the problems finding out of season accommodation in rural Mexico: “Cuantos!?” hollered the cheery gap-toothed head-scarved Senora at…
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In my culture
Great travel writing at PureTravel.com. Astrid Okello writes for us about her experiences in Japan & Kenya: “Afurika! Afurika!” Two young boys shout, pointing to my direction as they enter…
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5+ best travel writing books
For many travelers, a favorite old book in a backpack is something like a mascot for happiness or a nice reminder of home. No less useful will be the new…
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4 Creative Writing Tips to Improve Your Travel Writing
If you love writing and traveling, then it means that you could start your traveling blog. No matter if you are writing for your blog or just for a traveling…
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