The Kakapo’s Child
by Prosper Mwanza Longlisted in the PureTravel Writing Competition 2025 The story of Alicia Perry, a young girl whose life is marked by the tragic separation of her parents from…
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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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