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My trip through West Africa – Five airports, five countries in 1 day

  • September 22, 2020
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When I sent my friends my itinerary they scrutinized it and pointed out that I only had an hour to connect in Benin. Then came rhetorical questions about my sanity, what if I missed one of the connection flights?
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Alcala de Henares

  • September 22, 2020
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As soon as I arrived in the centre of the old university town of Alcalá de Henares, my heart skipped a beat, my knees went wobbly and I felt like fainting (with desire). I was surrounded by policemen. Spanish policemen.
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13,000ft Above

  • September 22, 2020
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Climbing out of the door, I dangled my body out over the edge and embraced the chilling air on my skin as my heart raced. I looked straight ahead at the top of the Alps that seemed to cover as far into the distance as I could see, each all lightly covered in snow.
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Time-tripping through the Yucatan

  • September 22, 2020
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From the modern resorts of Cancún and Playa del Carmen, the mysteries of the Maya, the entrance to the underworld and the city that sparked the Mexican Revolution are in close proximity, yet centuries apart
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Experience Eternity In Shimbulak Ski Resort

  • September 22, 2020
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The most amazing stillness I have experienced was in the Alatau mountains near Almaty, the former capital of Kazakhstan.
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A Walk on the Wild Side

  • September 22, 2020
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Experience the Grand Canyon from top to bottom, one step at a time.
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Learning The Importance Of Preservation In Borneo

  • September 22, 2020
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The swirling chocolate waters of Borneo’s Kinabatangan River are flanked by rainforest so dense that it is easy to forget the destruction wrought upon the country’s fragile ecosystem by the palm oil industry.
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Ashram Gandhi Puri

  • September 22, 2020
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They say to me, "Should you know yourself you would know all men." And I say, "Only when I seek all men shall I know myself." – Gibran Khalil Gibran
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Where India and Pakistan meet

  • September 22, 2020
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Punjab, India, after 10 nights of sleeping in third class trains.
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Breathtaking moments in time

  • September 22, 2020
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There was nothing ahead except sand and sea on this notorious stretch of coastline dubbed ‘Doodsakker’ or ‘Acre of the Dead’ that is known to claim at least five vehicles per year.
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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 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@ 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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