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Gothic Glory

  • September 22, 2020
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The October sky was leaden with an imminent deluge. That morning, we had been emptied out of our comfy coach to explore Paris at our leisure.
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Kornati Adventure

  • September 22, 2020
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The warm onshore breeze carried the tops of Adriatic waves up the brilliant white cliff to the crumbling castle perched atop.
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Breathless in the Bush

  • September 22, 2020
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I couldnt breathe. I was bent over at the waist, clutching my belly as if squeezing it harder would make it hurt less.
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Sand Sea Symphony

  • September 22, 2020
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Namib Desert, its 6 o clock, right before sunrise. Im on my soulful, solo journey to Dead Vlei.
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Koh Rong Cambodia

  • September 22, 2020
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We scramble and slip down steep boulders covered with moss and rainforest mildew. The mixture of sweat and sunscreen stings my eyes.
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A photograph never taken

  • September 22, 2020
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It is a photograph I never took. A man of my age gazing warily down one of the many dusty seen better days streets in the half light before dawn.
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A Hidden Feast

  • September 22, 2020
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There was a gaping void in the door of the unreserved train carriage we had managed to force our way into and no space was available aside from the floor.
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A Sikh Wedding in Mewar

  • September 22, 2020
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And when you travel, you open new doors into the magnanimity of the world. You get to see things from a different vantage point.
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The Sounds of Silence

  • September 22, 2020
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Can the sounds of travel take your breath away. I am sitting on the terrace of my house in Stupava, 20 ks north of Bratislava, Slovakia.
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A Gelada with your sunset

  • September 22, 2020
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Upon reaching our campsite at Geech, 3600m above sea level and part of the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia, I collapsed into a chair and decided that I was not moving for the rest of the evening
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How to enter the 2014 Travel Writing Competition

Tell us all about your most "breathtaking travel moment" for a chance to win £1,000/US$1,500 and your article published in "Geographical" magazine - click for full details on how to enter, prizes and terms and conditions...
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Travel Writing Competition 2010 Shortlist

Browse the shortlisted entries in the PureTravel Travel Writing Competition 2010.
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Travel Writing Competition 2010 Winner

The voting is finished and the winner has been chosen by our professional Travel Writer judge. Read the Travel Writing Competition 2010 Winner.
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Travel Writing Competition 2011 Entries

Browse the first of our 'travel encounter' entries that have been received and read page two and three below for more entries. Read the Travel Writing Competition 2011 Entries.
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Travel Writing Competition 2011 Entries Page 3

Browse the third and final batch of 'travel encounter' entries. Here are the Travel Writing Competition 2011 Entries Page 3.
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Travel Writing Competition 2011 Entries Page2

Browse the second batch of our 'travel encounter' entries that have been received in our Travel Writing Competition 2011 Entries.
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Travel Writing Competition 2011 Shortlist

Browse the Travel Writing Competition 2011 Shortlist.
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Travel Writing Competition 2011 Winner

Voting has finished and the Travel Writing Competition 2011 Winner, chosen by our professional Travel Writer judge is...
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Travel Writing Competition 2012 Entries

Browse the first batch of our entries for 'The place you didn't want to be' that have been received. Travel Writing Competition 2012 Entries are here!
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Travel Writing Competition 2012 Entries Page 2

Browse the second batch of our entries for 'The place you didn't want to be' that have been received: Travel Writing Competition 2012 Entries Page 2. PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition's theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2012 Entries Page3

The entries keep flowing in, we've added the latest stories about 'The place you didn't want to be' onto a third page: Travel Writing Competition 2012 Entries Page 3. PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new theme with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2012 Entries Page4

All the final entries are now displayed here: Travel Writing Competition 2012 Entries Page 4 PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new theme with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2012 Shortlist

Voting has now closed and the winner is announced above. This is the Travel Writing Competition 2012 Shortlist Thanks again to all those that voted. To be the first to known about our 2013 Competition please see details on our post PureTravel Travel Writing Competition 2012 Winner Announced PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new theme with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2012 Winner

Many congratulations to our winner who wins £1,000/1,500 USD and will see their article in an upcoming edition of "Geographical" magazine. To read the feedback from both the author and judge please read our post PureTravel Travel Writing Competition 2012 Winner Announced PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new theme with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2013 Entries Page1

Thanks to all the entrants to the annual Travel Writing Competition, feel free to browse the first batch of entries... Travel Writing Competition 2013 Entries Page 1 PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition's theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2013 Entries Page2

Thanks to all the entrants to the annual Travel Writing Competition, feel free to browse the second batch of entries... Travel Writing Competition 2013 Entries Page 2 PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition's theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2013 Entries Page3

Thanks to all the entrants to the annual Travel Writing Competition, feel free to browse the third batch of entries... Travel Writing Competition 2013 Entries Page 3 PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition's theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2013 Shortlist

Voting is now closed and the winner has been revealed above. The remaining 9 shortlisted entries are in this section to read, whilst the tenth shortlisted entry is above on the winners page. Travel Writing Competition 2013 Shortlist PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition's theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2013 Winner

Travel Writing Competition 2013 Winner Congratulations to our winner who wins £1,000/1,500 USD and will see their article in an upcoming edition of "Geographical" magazine. To read the feedback from both the author and judge please read our post Travel Writing Competition Winner Revealed for 2013. PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition's theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2014 Entries 3

Travel Writing Competition 2014 Entries - Page 3 Thanks to all the entrants to our fifth annual Travel Writing Competition - feel free to browse the third batch of entries... PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition’s theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2014 Entries Page 2

Travel Writing Competition 2014 Entries Page 2 Thanks to all the entrants to our fifth annual Travel Writing Competition - feel free to browse the second batch of entries... PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition’s theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2014 Entries Page1

Travel Writing Competition 2014 Entries Page1 Thanks to all the entrants to our fifth annual Travel Writing Competition - feel free to browse the first batch of entries... PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition’s theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel Writing Competition 2014 Shortlist

Travel Writing Competition 2014 Shortlist Here is the 2014 shortlist, as selected by the editorial staff of Geographical and Puretravel. To vote for your favourite, email competition@puretravel.com with your choice as the subject line by Thursday 4th December. PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition’s theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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Travel writing competition winner 2014

Travel writing competition winner 2014 The winner of our 2014 Travel writing competition, in association with Geographical magazine has been announced. To read it, go to our blog post 2014 Travel writing winner announced. PureTravel is a travel website that organizes annual writing competitions, inviting writers worldwide to share their travel experiences. Every year there is a new competition’s theme, with a $500 prize for the winning entry. Entries were required to be original articles of at least 500 words.
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