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The one thing that changed my career: winning a travel writing competition

Steph and suzy pope give advice to brand-new travel writers.

Today, we’re discussing how travel writing competitions can be the springboard for aspiring writers to break into the industry. Already have a few bylines under your belt? This information probably isn’t relevant — but newbies should find it helpful.

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Best Travel Writing Contests in 2024

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Anthology Travel Writing Competition 2024

Anthology Magazine

Genres: Essay, Non-fiction, and Travel

The Anthology Travel Writing Competition is open to original and previously unpublished travel articles in the English language by writers of any nationality, living anywhere in the world. We are looking for an engaging article that will capture the reader’s attention, conveying a strong sense of the destination and the local culture. Max 1000 words.

💰 Entry fee: $16

📅 Deadline: November 30, 2024

New Deal Writing Competition

New Deal Museum

Genres: Christian, Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBTQ, Mystery, Novel, Novella, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, Thriller, and Travel

GVCA is excited to announce the ninth annual New Deal Writing Competition! This competition challenges writers to use a painting chosen by the staff at GVCA as inspiration for a short story. This year’s painting is “Playtime” by Fred Ross.

Additional prizes:

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💰 Entry fee: $5

📅 Deadline: March 15, 2024 (Expired)

Travel Writing Award

Ottawa Tourism

Genres: Travel

Ottawa Tourism offers an annual $500 CAD prize for outstanding travel writing featuring Canada’s Capital Region. Eligible entries include items in English or in French that have appeared in magazines, newspapers, or online media in 2023 that highlight Ottawa as a travel destination.

📅 Deadline: February 02, 2024 (Expired)

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Crossings Travel Writing Competition

Intrepid Times

Genres: Non-fiction, Short Story, and Travel

Write an original, factual, first-person travel story that centers on a crossing of some kind. Your travel story should, as always, grow around the context of a place or experience; we want to see the theme being used in a way that enhances both. Editors will be looking for originality, voice, and a satisfying story arc that captures attention and makes use of imagery to pull the reader along at every step.

Publication in Intrepid Times

📅 Deadline: April 30, 2024 (Expired)

Irene Adler Prize

Lucas Ackroyd

I’ve traveled the world from Sweden to South Africa, from the Golden Globes to the Olympic women’s hockey finals. I’ve photographed a mother polar bear and her cubs and profiled stars like ABBA, Jennifer Garner and Katarina Witt. And I couldn’t have done it without women. I’ve been very fortunate, and it’s time for me to give back. With the Irene Adler Prize, I’m awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a woman pursuing a degree in journalism, creative writing, or literature at a recognized post-secondary institution.

2x honorable mentions: $250

📅 Deadline: May 30, 2024 (Expired)

Fiction Factory Short Story Competition

Fiction Factory

Genres: Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBTQ, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Short Story, and Travel

Length of story: max 3,000 words. Entries should be as a Word document. All types of stories are welcome (excluding Children’s and Young Adult Fiction). Entry Fee: £7.00 (£13 for 2 stories, £18 for 3 stories) Winning stories will be published on this website and, at a later date in a planned anthology.

Publication on website

💰 Entry fee: $7

📅 Deadline: July 31, 2024

Solas Awards

Best Travel Writing

Extraordinary stories about travel and the human spirit have been the cornerstones of our books since 1993. With the Solas Awards we honor writers whose work inspires others to explore. We’re looking for the best stories about travel and the world. Funny, illuminating, adventurous, uplifting, scary, inspiring, poignant stories that reflect the unique alchemy that occurs when you enter unfamiliar territory and begin to see the world differently as a result. We hope these awards will be a catalyst for those who love to leave home and tell others about it.

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💰 Entry fee: $25

📅 Deadline: September 21, 2024

Global Experience Travel Writing Contest

Have you been marked by travel? If so, tell us how. Engaging with the genre of creative nonfiction, seize upon memorable incidents from your travel history — study abroad, domestic travels, even your discovery of Northfield. Entertain us. Make us laugh. Move us. Help us travel with you.

📅 Deadline: April 07, 2024 (Expired)

100 Word Writing Contest

Tadpole Press

Genres: Essay, Fantasy, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humor, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Science Fiction, Science Writing, Thriller, Young Adult, Children's, Poetry, Romance, Short Story, Suspense, and Travel

Can you write a story using 100 words or less? Pieces will be judged on creativity, uniqueness, and how the story captures a new angle, breaks through stereotypes, and expands our beliefs about what's possible or unexpectedly delights us. In addition, we are looking for writing that is clever or unique, inspires us, and crafts a compelling and complete story. The first-place prize has doubled to $2,000 USD.

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💰 Entry fee: $15

Discover the finest writing contests of 2024 for fiction and non-fiction authors — including short story competitions, essay writing competitions, poetry contests, and many more. Updated weekly, these contests are vetted by Reedsy to weed out the scammers and time-wasters. If you’re looking to stick to free writing contests, simply use our filters as you browse.

Why you should submit to writing contests

Submitting to poetry competitions and free writing contests in 2024 is absolutely worth your while as an aspiring author: just as your qualifications matter when you apply for a new job, a writing portfolio that boasts published works and award-winning pieces is a great way to give your writing career a boost. And not to mention the bonus of cash prizes!

That being said, we understand that taking part in writing contests can be tough for emerging writers. First, there’s the same affliction all writers face: lack of time or inspiration. Entering writing contests is a time commitment, and many people decide to forego this endeavor in order to work on their larger projects instead — like a full-length book. Second, for many writers, the chance of rejection is enough to steer them clear of writing contests. 

But we’re here to tell you that two of the great benefits of entering writing contests happen to be the same as those two reasons to avoid them.

When it comes to the time commitment: yes, you will need to expend time and effort in order to submit a quality piece of writing to competitions. That being said, having a hard deadline to meet is a great motivator for developing a solid writing routine.

Think of entering contests as a training session to become a writer who will need to meet deadlines in order to have a successful career. If there’s a contest you have your eye on, and the deadline is in one month, sit down and realistically plan how many words you’ll need to write per day in order to meet that due date — and don’t forget to also factor in the time you’ll need to edit your story!

For tips on setting up a realistic writing plan, check out this free, ten-day course: How to Build a Rock-Solid Writing Routine.

In regards to the fear of rejection, the truth is that any writer aspiring to become a published author needs to develop relatively thick skin. If one of your goals is to have a book traditionally published, you will absolutely need to learn how to deal with rejection, as traditional book deals are notoriously hard to score. If you’re an indie author, you will need to adopt the hardy determination required to slowly build up a readership.

The good news is that there’s a fairly simple trick for learning to deal with rejection: use it as a chance to explore how you might be able to improve your writing.

In an ideal world, each rejection from a publisher or contest would come with a detailed letter, offering construction feedback and pointing out specific tips for improvement. And while this is sometimes the case, it’s the exception and not the rule.

Still, you can use the writing contests you don’t win as a chance to provide yourself with this feedback. Take a look at the winning and shortlisted stories and highlight their strong suits: do they have fully realized characters, a knack for showing instead of telling, a well-developed but subtly conveyed theme, a particularly satisfying denouement?

The idea isn’t to replicate what makes those stories tick in your own writing. But most examples of excellent writing share a number of basic craft principles. Try and see if there are ways for you to translate those stories’ strong points into your own unique writing.

Finally, there are the more obvious benefits of entering writing contests: prize and publication. Not to mention the potential to build up your readership, connect with editors, and gain exposure.

Resources to help you win writing competitions in 2024

Every writing contest has its own set of submission rules. Whether those rules are dense or sparing, ensure that you follow them to a T. Disregarding the guidelines will not sway the judges’ opinion in your favor — and might disqualify you from the contest altogether. 

Aside from ensuring you follow the rules, here are a few resources that will help you perfect your submissions.

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After you submit to a writing competition in 2024

It’s exciting to send a piece of writing off to a contest. However, once the initial excitement wears off, you may be left waiting for a while. Some writing contests will contact all entrants after the judging period — whether or not they’ve won. Other writing competitions will only contact the winners. 

Here are a few things to keep in mind after you submit:

Many writing competitions don’t have time to respond to each entrant with feedback on their story. However, it never hurts to ask! Feel free to politely reach out requesting feedback — but wait until after the selection period is over.

If you’ve submitted the same work to more than one writing competition or literary magazine, remember to withdraw your submission if it ends up winning elsewhere.

After you send a submission, don’t follow it up with a rewritten or revised version. Instead, ensure that your first version is thoroughly proofread and edited. If not, wait until the next edition of the contest or submit the revised version to other writing contests.

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National Geographic Traveller (UK) Travel Writing Competition winners announced

26-PAGE DIGITAL EZINE SAMPLE magazine.natgeotraveller.co.uk/nov22 LONDON (6 October 2022) — The November issue of National Geographic Traveller (UK) is out now. The cover story this month looks at Colombia, South America’s rising star, with a focus on wild river safaris in the Amazon jungle, the vibrant cities of Bogotá, Cartagena and Medellín, the innovative Indigenous communities, the stunning archipelago of the Rosario Islands and the best of the Coffee Triangle. This issue also sees the results of the annual Travel Writing Competition. After a sifting through hundreds of impressive entries, the editors reveal the overall winner and four runners-up. ALSO INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Tanzania: A new conservation camp is putting little-known Ruaha National Park in the spotlight. Greenland: Join an expedition cruise that passes rugged cliffs, polished icebergs and otherworldly glacial formations. California: Discover San Luis Obispo County, home to dramatic landscapes and enterprising artisans. Athens: In the Greek capital, age-old recipes are being reimagined for a new generation of diners. Valparaíso: Once a scruffy harbour city, Chile’s second city has grown into a bastion of creativity. Utrecht: Cycle along the Dutch city’s pretty canals and past its historical treasures. Slovenia: The hearty flavours and sweet wine of the country’s bucolic north. Belfast: Northern Ireland’s capital has upped its accommodation game with a host of new hotels. Smart Traveller: How to explore New Zealand’s The Rings of Power filming locations; a host of new museums across the globe; where to stay in Sofia; a buzzy bar crawl in Lisbon; what not to miss in Lichfield; a guide to Busan, South Korea; and the best kit for coasteering. Notes from an author: Sophie Pavelle on Dartmoor. Meet the adventurer: Philip Henderson’s high-altitude journeys. Travel Talk: Ask the Experts has suggestions for solo female travellers looking to spend two weeks backpacking in South America; ideas for a digital detox retreat in the UK countryside; and what documentation you need to take a dog to France. Meanwhile, the infographic takes a look at Queen Elizabeth II’s globetrotting life during her 70-year reign, and Hot Topic asks why the Benin Bronzes are being returned to Nigeria. Finally, the report looks at how the ski industry is gearing up for its first full winter season after the pandemic. PLUS: Win a luxury stay for two at The Landmark, London. nationalgeographic.co.uk/competitions For a 26-page digital sample of the November 2022 issue, visit: magazine.natgeotraveller.co.uk/nov22 National Geographic Traveller (UK) has a cover price of £5.10, is available via subscription and on newsstands, and is published 10 times a year. Visit nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel for more information. Current subscription offer: Five issues of National Geographic Traveller (UK), two issues of Food by National Geographic Traveller and a 21oz Hydro Flask bottle from the Limited Edition Horizon Collection for just £25. subscriptions.natgeotraveller.co.uk Website: Competitions, subscriptions, news, features and more. nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/NatGeoTravelUK Twitter: twitter.com/NatGeoTravelUK Instagram: instagram.com/NatGeoTravelUK The National Geographic Traveller (UK) digital edition is available for Apple, Android and Kindle devices: ngtr.uk/NGTdigital ### Notes National Geographic Traveller (UK) is published under licence by APL Media Limited, from National Geographic Partners LLC in Washington, D.C. The travel and lifestyle magazine launched in December 2010, and is packed full of you-are-there photography, authentic travel experiences and inspiring narratives. nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel Nat Geo Media is a worldwide digital, social and print publisher, operating in over 170 countries, with several print and digital products and over half a billion followers on social media. Our mission is to inspire curious fans of all ages through bold and innovative storytelling about people, places and projects that shape our world, and enable our fans to connect, explore, engage with and care about the world. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com , find us on the National Geographic app or visit us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn , Pinterest and TikTok . CONTACT: For editorial enquiries: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906 Pat Riddell, editor Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906 [email protected] Maria Pieri, editorial director Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9906 [email protected] Matthew Jackson, managing director Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9909 [email protected] Anthony Leyens, CEO Tel: +44 (0) 20 7253 9909 [email protected]

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Diana Spechler, author of the New York Times Opinion series Going Off, teaches a very popular class called Writing Essays About Travel and Food .

While we're waiting for Diana's next class to start, we wanted to compile a list of places where you can submit your travel writing. Even better: if you're writing about travel and food, two topics that go exceedingly well together, you'll appreciate the list below.

When submitting your travel writing we recommend setting your sights high. There are a lot of magazines and literary journals out there eager to read your work and possibly give it a home. With so many markets out there, we put together a list of our 27 favorite places to read great travel writing stories. Take a look at the list below, and get your submissions in the queue:

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Win a 10-day polar expedition to Greenland in National Geographic Traveller's annual competition for new travel writing

Win a 10-day polar expedition to Greenland in National Geographic Traveller 's annual competition for new travel writing

The competition is for 500-word pieces about an inspirational travel experience. The winning piece will be published in National Geographic Traveller print magazine and online. The winning writer will be offered a place on a 10-day polar expedition to Greenland with Quark Expeditions worth £13,000.

The deadline to enter the National Geographic Traveller Travel Writing Competition 2017 is 15 May .

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National geographic traveller (uk) travel writing competition returns.

LONDON (6 April 2022) — For those who want to transform their love of writing and travel into a career and see their work published in one of the UK’s most successful travel magazines, the National Geographic Traveller (UK)Travel Writing Competition 2022 offers a foot in the door. The title aims to discover the best new talent from the UK and Ireland with its annual competition.

Past winners have gone on to write for the magazine, reporting on their winning trip and kickstarting a media career.

Entrants must simply submit an original 500-word article on an inspirational travel experience. The editors at National Geographic Traveller (UK) suggest keeping the narrative focused, aiming to capture the essence of a destination by engaging with the magazine’s ethos: immersive travel, local voices and authentic storytelling.

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller (UK), says, “After a fantastic crop of entries in 2021, I’m thrilled to be launching our Travel Writing Competition once more. With Covid-19-related entry requirements all but scrapped for many destinations, 2022 promises new horizons – and fresh opportunities for storytelling. As ever, the magazine also champions travel closer to home, and the other judges and I are looking forward to submissions featuring experiences within our own borders, as well as those further afield.”

The closing date for entries is 24 July 2022 at 23.59, and the winner and runners up will be announced in the November issue. Terms and conditions apply. Find more details online at nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel-writing-competition-2022

The grand prize

National Geographic Expeditions is offering the grand prize winner and a guest the opportunity to discover the spectacular east coast of Greenland on board Le Commandant Charcot , Ponant’s luxury expedition ship. The 11-day voyage through fjords, icebergs and glaciers offers the chance to spot seals, Arctic foxes and even polar bears. Travellers can also learn about the traditions of the Greenlandic Inuit, too, whose lives follow the rhythm of the changing seasons. The prize includes return flights from London to Iceland for fixed departure dates (5-15 May 2023) and is non-transferable. nationalgeographicexpeditions.co.uk  

The winner of the Travel Writing Competition 2021 won an eight-night luxury tour of Kenya, courtesy of Kuoni and Governors’ Camp Collection. Read the winning entries online: nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel-writing-competition-2021-results

National Geographic Traveller (UK) has a cover price of £5.10, is available via subscription and on newsstands, and is published 10 times a year. Visit nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel for more information.

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Enter the world’s best competition for unpublished travel writers!

For over twenty years, Bradt Guides’ New Travel Writer of the Year competition has been seeking out and championing new writing talent. Previous winners and finalists in the competition have gone on to see their work published in newspapers, travel magazines and books.

Once again part of the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards , the leading book trade awards for travel writers,  this is an unrivalled opportunity for unpublished travel writers.

The theme for this year’s competition is Taking the risk . Entrants are invited to submit an original piece of writing of between 600 and 800 words which either includes this phrase or clearly touches on the theme.

The piece must be a true story, based on the writer’s personal experience and written as a first-hand account, in the first person and in English.

Three finalists will be invited to attend the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards in London in early 2024.

The overall winner will be crowned our New Travel Writer of the Year.

The prize is five nights’ all-inclusive at Calabash Cove Resort & Spa on the island of St Lucia, in a Sunset Oceanview Junior Suite, covering all meals and beverages including room service. Return flights from London Gatwick and airport transfers in St Lucia are also included. The winner also receives a paid commission to write about their trip for Traveller magazine.

The mango-shaped island of St Lucia is only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide but packs a lot into its small size, with something for everyone. It’s truly nature’s paradise, home to the famous Piton mountains and a lush rainforest fringed by golden sandy beaches. Spend your days hiking, rafting and ziplining or simply enjoying tranquillity and peace by the Caribbean sea. Calabash Cove is a peaceful, adults-only boutique resort, in the north of the island with stunning views of the Caribbean sea.

Prizes courtesy of St Lucia Tourism Authority and Calabash Cove Resort & Spa .

The two runners-up will receive three Bradt guides of their choice. All the shortlisted pieces will be published on the Bradt website.

Judges for this year’s competition include:

• Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Guides
• Adrian Phillips, MD of Bradt Guides
• Hugh Brune, Commercial Director of Bradt Guides
• Amy Sohanpaul, editor of  Traveller   Magazine
• Jonathan Lorie, travel-writing trainer and author of  The Travel Writer’s Way .

Before you enter

To give yourself the best possible chance of success, have a look at our article about what the judges are looking for . You can also read all of last year’s longlisted entries . Still not sure whether to throw your hat into the ring? Read Jonathan Lorie’s  article on travel writing competitions .

Am I eligible?

The competition is open to  unpublished writers only . We define this as someone who has not previously been paid for a travel-related piece of writing published either in print or online. There are always grey areas with this, so for further clarification please see the competition rules  here , and if you’re still not sure get in touch.

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Entry fee: £15.

Deadline for entries: 5 January 2024

Full details of how to submit your entry will be sent upon payment of the entry fee.

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Winners revealed: National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition 2024

We asked you for photos that tell great stories, and we received thousands. These are the winners of the 11th annual National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition.

Here we reveal the winners of the 12th annual National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition. We asked you to send in photos that tell great stories, and we received thousands of entries of an incredibly high standard.

The prestigious awards were open to both amateur and professional photographers, submitting travel images taken during the past year. The winners impressed by demonstrating there are new ways to show and celebrate the world through their unique photography.

Pat Riddell, editor of National Geographic Traveller   (UK), said: “From the Northern Lights in Iceland and the landscapes of the Norwegian coast to the souks of Marrakech and a workshop in Cambodia, the entries of this year’s competition continue to amaze us with their creativity.”

The competition consists of six categories: Food and Travel, Landscape, People, Portfolio, Urban Environment and Wildlife. Below, we present the winner and runners-up for each award.

Food and Travel

Many photographers have an eye for food and an eye for travel. But it takes particular skill to capture the messy and satisfying ways in which culture and cuisine are intertwined.

The winner: Bernard Kuhn

On the way back from a visit to the silk community of Koh Dach Island, the sight of rows of yellowish skins hanging on the roadside caught my attention. I stopped and entered a workshop where local workers produce bean curd skins, a popular food item in China, Japan and Korea. Ta Be, pictured, boils soy milk in shallow pans. The film of skin, which forms on the top, is removed and dried. The rising smoke in the rays of light and Ta Be, dressed in a sarong, really highlighted the difficult conditions in which he’s working.  

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What the judges said: "The light streaming in through the windows creates a beautiful chiaroscuro, illuminating the scene. In a very elegant manner, this man delicately peels the skin off the tofu, crafting soy strings. The moody, high contrast lighting is what makes this photo truly shine."

Runner-up:   Joshua Paul Akers

In Davy Chou’s film, Return to Seoul , the protagonist dances in a basement bar. After a lot of research, I discovered it’s a real place where the DJ — a collector with over 20,000 records — plays nightly to a crowd of fashionable hipsters and lovers of obscure music. Despite the ambivalent bartender and lingering smell from the toilet, I loved the retro neon signage and curious mix of customers.

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Runner-up:   James Maloney

As the residents engaged in their daily activities and fishermen returned to the harbour to unload their catch, it provided a poignant reminder of the traditions that have defined this fishing community for over seven centuries.

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From vast, panoramic vistas to drone shots that capture the patterns of a terrain, this category is all about offering unusual perspectives on the world around us.

The winner:   Chris West

It was 3am and I was fast asleep on one of our last days in Iceland when my girlfriend Elitsa woke me up, telling me that the aurora was “possibly” visible. Reluctantly, I got up and we drove the 20 minutes towards Vestrahorn mountain in hope. As we got out of the car, Elitsa’s immediate shriek of excitement told me all I needed to know — the Milky Way, the Northern Lights and Vestrahorn were in full view. This fulfilled a dream I’d had since the first time I came here.  

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What the judges said: "Many images of the Northern Lights can be a little boring or cliched. But this one is beautifully composed: the exposure brings out the Milky Way in the stars above; the mountains stand out sharply in the background; and the lone figure with the headtorch acts as the perfect centrepiece. Even the snowy dunes look great — a lot of work has gone into this shot."

Runner-up:   John Seager

El Cono de Arita is a spectacular geological formation where erosion has shaped a near perfect cone in the desert of the salt pan in Salar de Arizaro, Argentina. I’d visited this site before and knew that the early evening sun casts a long shadow of the cone on the salt pan. When I returned to the site and flew my drone, I couldn’t believe my eyes — the scene was almost surreal. I felt very lucky to have been able to be capture the magnificent ‘Arita’ on a beautiful, cloudless evening.

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Runner-up:   Maciej Piętowski

As part of my role as an IT engineer at a research organisation, I was fortunate enough to travel to a research station on the Antarctic Peninsula. My passion for the natural world and photography meant it was the perfect combination. The female public toilet, on the edge of the station, highlights how far humanity has come to explore one of the most remote places on Earth.

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Sometimes, we remember a place as a person or a crowd. Travel portraiture reminds us of the beauty of a strangers and the power of human stories.

The winner:   Colin Tennant

While on assignment in the Canadian Arctic, my wife and I spent several weeks with the Inuit community of Arctic Bay, in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut. During this time, we documented elements of Inuit life. This portrait is of Molly and her young daughter, wearing a traditional amautis. Made from seal skin, amautis have been used by Inuit mothers for centuries, providing a safe and practical way for women to carry their babies. This traditional eastern Arctic Inuit parka also helps to develop the close bond between mother and child.

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What the judges said: "This photograph speaks to the beauty of cultural diversity, reminding us of the rich tapestry of human experience. It captures the essence of maternal love, cultural heritage and the human spirit’s resilience against nature’s extremes."

Runner-up:   Gavin Burnett

We arrived at a small private temple and waited until 3am for the Kandanar Kelan Theyyam — a Hindu religious ceremony. The bonfire was stoked, the drums beating and the crowd jeered as they leaped. The assistants’ faces winced with each pass as they helped guide the entranced deity through the flames. It was a tricky low-light shoot with manual exposure and focus, and the timing was also crucial — too early and miss the jump, too late and the subject would be in shadow.

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Runner-up:   Chris Gorman

I’d wanted to photograph a Christmas Day swim for some time as they’ve become more and more popular of late. The moment finally presented itself while I was visiting friends in Bude in Cornwall over the festive period. I knew the perspective of the drone looking back at the swimmers from out to sea would make for something striking. After finding a safe place to launch, I waited with some excitement as more and more swimmers arrived.

A full photography feature, or ‘photo story’, usually requires around 10 images. Each must uniquely progress the story by revealing a different aspect of the destination. The Portfolio category is judged for the subject and style of the set, and the ways in which individual photos interact to create a cohesive, narrative collection.

The winner:   Dylan McBurney

Norway has always been a location where I wanted to go and shoot. It has everything from natural beauty and stunning wildlife to dramatic landscapes. When I had the opportunity to travel along the country’s coast and onto Svalbard with Hurtigruten, I was so excited about what I might be able to capture. This portfolio encompasses a range of images from landscape to aerial, and even wildlife photography. I feel these images offer an insight into the fascinating details the Arctic landscape has to offer.

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What the judges said: "A story that we overlooked at first, but kept getting drawn back to — a lovely mix of urban and natural environments, nature and people from a range of perspectives, all graded beautifully to make a very strong set of images."

Runner-up:   Beth Wild

I’d heard much about the magic and intensity of Varanasi. Of course, photographically, it’s amazing. There’s colour and character infused into every corner; there’s majesty and poverty, life and death. But it’s the religious devotion, woven deeply into the fabric of all Varanasi life, that creates a timeless sense of other-worldliness. The energy of so many souls worshipping the divine — endlessly. I walked along the ghats (riverfront steps) and back through the lanes every day, slowly getting to know the people and places.

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Runner-up:   Renato Granieri

I wanted to focus on king penguin colonies in South Georgia and the Falklands, showing their behaviour, but also the habitat they call home. The density of wildlife on this remote gem of the South Atlantic is extraordinary — some colonies reach 200,000 breeding pairs. I was keen to capture their beauty as well as the resilience and toughness that allows them to survive in such harsh conditions. South Georgia is exposed to storms and strong winds even in summer, so the best time to visit is from October to March. However, some researchers do live there all year round.  

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Urban Environments

From skyscrapers to street shots,   the ‘Urban’ category offers photographers a chance to take a closer look at city life.

The winner:   Kirill Nikitin

This medieval street in Marrakech’s Souk Haddadine is home to artist blacksmiths and welders. It’s covered with metal sheets, offering respite from the scorching sun. I stumbled upon this place when the craftsmen were welding, and rays of sun, beaming through the roof, were dancing in the smoke. It was full of the most bizarre and random metal goods and reminded me of the Room of Requirement from the Harry Potter series. As in the books, it’s also difficult to find it twice.

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What the judges said: “There’s so much to look at in this image — you’re really pulled into the detail of the scene. From the people’s striking poses and facial expressions to the shaft of light streaming in through the blacksmith’s smoke, this is a dramatic, visually captivating shot. It has a great muted colour palette with splashes of bright colour hidden away that pop out. This is a powerful and memorable photograph and a worthy category winner."

Runner-up:   Catalina Busoi-Garoafa

The Chinese New Year celebrations were a revelation; never had I been surrounded by so many people yet comfortable at the same time. Between the dancing dragons, red lampshades and smell of bao buns, there seemed to be a shared excitement to bring in the Year of the Rabbit. I was captivated by the atmosphere and photographed the diverse crowd drawn to the festivities under the glow of the winter sun. Here lies the true beauty of London: a melting pot of cultures coming together in celebration.

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Runner-up:   Chris Harrison

From the bird’s-eye view of a drone, the vibrant town of Duong Dong, on the Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc, unfolds in a kaleidoscope of colour. The town clings to land that was formerly jungle and mangroves, but now teems with human life. Every inch of land is packed with colourful rooftops, reflecting the resourcefulness and resilience of its inhabitants. However, these waters have been heavily overfished. Boats dot the harbour, some resting, others setting off in pursuit of the dwindling bounty to be had.

Wildlife photography connects people to the systems of nature that exist outside of our human-centred world. It’s an essential tool to inspire the desire to protect wildlife and spark important change.

The winner:   Lewis James Newman

A fox family took up residence in a local cemetery, and I got to know its routines. Spring was approaching, and the local council let the wild flowers grow. I could see the dandelions starting to grow and the vixen would choose a particular spot right in the centre. As the days passed and the seeds started to fall, I noticed she’d wake up covered in them. I knew I had to act fast to get this on film, so I spent many evenings at the cemetery trying to capture this very brief moment.

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What the judges said: “There were many incredible submissions within the wildlife category, but something always brought us back to this. The colour and composition are spot on, and the shallow depth of field isolates and highlights the subject. What brings it to the next level is the ability to relate to this exact moment; how you might react similarly if suddenly coated in the feathery pappi."

Runner-up:   Jordan Banks

In August 2023, I set out on a six-week expedition up Baffin Bay to the High Arctic and North Pole. Off the coast of Ellesmere Island in the Canadian High Arctic, we spotted a female polar bear resting on an ice flow. Approaching very slowly and cautiously, we edged ever closer. Thankfully, the bear — who’d just given birth — was very relaxed and allowed us to spend an amazing 20 minutes with her before we quietly backed away.

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Runner-up:   Alia Noordin

This image was taken as the Great Migration moved south towards the Eastern Serengeti in an area called Namiri. I wanted to capture something different to the usual river crossings, highlighting the magnitude of the thousands of animals that take part in the migration. The location — in the remote Soit Le Motonyi region of Serengeti National Park — took ages to reach, but thankfully the herds were still on the other side of the river when we arrived.

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List of active Travel Writing Competitions 2020 and Paid Travel Writing gigs

Here’s a list of travel writing competitions with details of the competition host, the deadline date, a few key details and a website link for more information.

If you host (or hear about) a travel writing competition, please send me an email to Jay[at]Birdsoafeatherpress.com, and I’ll add it to the list.

Travel Writing Competitions 2020

A Curated list of Writing competitions featured at Reedsy (filter on non-fiction to view competitions that would be relevant to travel writers)

Paid Travel Writing Gigs 2020

As there seems to be a shortage of new travel writing competitions, I’ve decided to add a new section to this page featuring paid travel writing opportunities. If you pay for guest articles on your travel blog or for your travel publication, please send me an email with the relevant information laid out below.

Archived Travel Writing Competitions

Transitions Abroad: Expat and Work Abroad September 1, 2019 2019 Expatriate and Work Abroad Writing Contest (Annual)

The 2019 Contest begins October 15, 2018, and all entries must be received by September 1, 2019 . Transitions Abroad Publishing, Inc. will require first-time North American rights for all submissions which are accepted as contest winners and for publication. In addition, Transitions Abroad Publishing, Inc. will reserve the right to reprint the story in a future publication.

Details are at the bottom of the Transitions Abroad page … after all of the entries from previous years. Click for More Info Transitions Abroad: Student Travel Writing Contest with Scholarships TBD They didn’t run this competition for 2018, but a note on their website said they’re running it again for 2019. There’s no submission date details yet on their website, but you can click on the link to see if they’ve updated their page, or email  [email protected]  for more information. Click for More Info WANDERLUST: Readers’ tips: How to avoid the crowds at iconic landmarks March 13, 2019 That’s why we want to know your best tips for visiting: The Pyramids, Camino de Santiago, Great Wall of China, Inca Trail, Grand Canyon, Banff National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Petra, Taj Mahal, and Angkor Wat.

Do you know the best time of day or year to visit? Maybe you know the back way in? Whatever it is, we want to know all of your advice for having a quiet and unique experiences at one of the classic locations above.

Send them your tips in approximately 100–150 words for your chance to win! Click for More Info WANDERLUST: The kindness of Strangers tales. March 13, 2019 Your tales of… The kindness of strangers.

We’re on the hunt for stories about the kindness of strangers. Has a taxi driver ever stopped to offer you directions? Did someone go out of their way to return your lost wallet? Maybe a fellow traveller helped you to complete a tricky trek. Whatever your tale, we want to know it.

(500-800 words) that may include one or all of the following ingredients: it might elicit the essence of a particular Naturetrek tour or region, present a flavour (amusing or otherwise) of travelling as part of a wildlife tour group, and/or incorporate your tour’s wildlife highlight(s). It must be written in clear, concise prose and convey a vivid sense of place, as well as the excitement and joy of experiencing the natural world.

The winner will receive one place on a European Naturetrek holiday up to the value of £1,500 OR a £1,000 voucher towards any Naturetrek holiday of her/his choice. There will be a second prize of a £500 Naturetrek Voucher, and a third prize of a £250 Naturetrek Voucher.

Entries should ideally be sent by email (to [email protected] ) though handwritten entries submitted by post will also be considered Click for More Info Nat Geo Traveller July 8th No Competition currently listed, but you can keep checking their competitions page link for Travel writing or Travel photography competitions: http://www.natgeotraveller.co.uk/competitions/  Usually announced around April each year.

https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2019/03/national-geographic-traveller-uk-travel-writing-competition-2019 Nowhere Magazine (Literary) July 1st, 2019 Nowhere Magazine hosts a Spring and Fall travel writing competition. The Spring 2019 Travel Writing Contest is a 5,000-word piece with a $20 entry fee. The organisers are genuine and the standard is high.

The Irish Times, in association with Travel Department, is inviting aspiring writers to compose a travel story for consideration for publication in The Irish Times Magazine. The author of the best entry, as selected by our judges, will have their article published in The Irish Times Magazine, and will win a holiday in Tenerife next Easter.

This year I Must Be Off are considering any form—non-fiction, fiction, or poetry—as long as the subject is travel or has a strong sense of place. The entry fee for the competition is $3. The Grand Prize is $300. The competition will be judged by world traveler, writer and editor Michelle Elvy.

To enter the competition, you should write a piece of 600–800 words relating to the theme ‘ Out of the Blue ‘. The piece must be original, written in the first person and based on personal experience relating to the theme. Click for more info Heritage Writing Competition hosted by Senior Travel Expert Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 We are seeking aspiring and established writers to submit original travel articles relating to the competition theme: Heritage . Historical, cultural and natural heritage are all included under this theme.

Entries should be no more than 750 words in length and should be written in English. We expect most entries will be factual travel writing, however we are happy to accept entertaining fictional articles which fit with the competition theme. Tick the box when submitting to indicate a fictional entry.

This Travel Writing Competition is Free To Enter and offers £200 in prizes . The author of the best entry will receive a cash prize of £100 . Ten runners-up will each receive £10 Amazon UK Vouchers . Click for More Info Bradt Travel Guides Travelling with Kids Anthology Competition 14th January 2019 For family travel tales between 1,000 and 2,000 words, for inclusion in a forthcoming book.

Bradt Travel Guides is on the hunt for entertaining, out-of-the-ordinary true stories of family travel for inclusion in a new book – provisionally titled  Travelling with Kids – due for publication in autumn 2019. The book will be the latest in Bradt’s series of travel anthologies ( T o Oldly Go, Roam Alone  and Beastly Journeys ). If you have a story that’s inspiring, amusing, quirky, thrilling or even downright frightening (albeit with a happy ending) this is your chance to see it immortalised in print. Click for More Info Fred’s Blog – 4th Annual Travel Stories Competition October 1 st until November 30 th 2018. This year’s Travel Highlights competition for entries of 50-100 words.  There will be cash prizes for the Top 3. Click for More Info Thirteenth Annual Solas Awards September 21, 2018 Award-winning publisher Travelers’ Tales is the sponsor of The Solas Awards, an annual competition to honor excellence in travel writing. $1,000 Gold, $750 Silver, $500 Bronze Click for more info  Fred’s Blog – 4th Annual Travel Stories Competition March, April, May, June and July 2018 The 4th Annual Travel Stories Competition will be launched mid-February on Robert’s blog fd81.net .

As before, entries must be 500-1000 words and entrants are limited to one entry per monthly competition (March, April, May, June and July). Each monthly winner will win $50/£40.

The overall winner’s prizes:

These overall winners will be chosen by an independent panel of judges and announced early in September.   Click for More Info Beastly Journeys Travel Anthology hosted by Bradt Travel Guides October 31st 2017 Bradt is looking for inspirational stories about your own beastly story, which can range from hilarious holidays with pets to journeys on which wild animals somehow came along for the ride (whether their presence was welcome or not). Those travellers whose tales are selected for publication will receive a small fee and two complimentary copies of the book.

Length: Stories should be between 1,000 and 2,000 words long , and written in the first person . Click for More Info National Geographic Traveller UK 15 May 2018 at 11.59pm GMT Write 500 words on an inspirational travel experience. Be sure to keep your piece focused, capture the essence of the destination you’re writing about and ensure you consider National Geographic Traveller (UK)’s defining features: immersive travel coupled with authentic storytelling.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to write for us, enter our annual Travel Writing Competition. Your work could appear in National Geographic Traveller (UK) and you could win a place on a two-week hiking, biking and kayaking trip to Thailand with G Adventures.

The prize: A  two-week Thailand Hike, Bike and Kayak Adventure will give you a completely different perspective on the destination. Join a small group of like-minded travellers to hike through forests and rice paddies, cycle through remote community villages, and experience Thailand’s intriguing combination of culture and the great outdoors.

http://www.natgeotraveller.co.uk/travel-writing-competition/

There will be  five monthly prizes  of  $50  (£40) for the best stories entered in February/March, April, May, June and July.

In addition there will be overall prizes awarded to the  Top 3 stories  as decided by a panel of independent judges. Prizes will be:  1st – $150  (£120),  2nd  –  $100  (£80) and  3rd  –  $50  (£40).

If selected, your story will also appear in the 2018 Edition of Travel Stories and Highlights. Click for More Info  Lonely Planet Kids: writing competition 2017 February 3, 2017 Using between 100 and 200 words, tell us about a recent trip you took and why it was memorable for you. Your blog could be about a faraway place, or somewhere closer to home – so long as it was an adventure! We’d also love you to illustrate your writing, using either a drawing or a photograph. Click for More Info Fall 2016 Travel Writing Contest hosted by Nowhere January 1, 2017 Award-winning literary travel magazine,  Nowhere , is accepting submissions for the 2016 Fall Travel Writing Contest. The winner will receive $1,000 and publication in Nowhere Magazine.

** $20 entry fee **

(They also host a Spring competition each year) Click for More Info Twelfth Annual Solas Awards September 21, 2017 Award-winning publisher Travelers’ Tales is the sponsor of The Solas Awards, an annual competition to honor excellence in travel writing. $1,000 Gold, $750 Silver, $500 BronzeWinners of the Twelfth Annual Solas Awards will be announced on or about March 1, 2018. Click for More Info Expatriate and Work Abroad Writing Contest hosted by Transitions Abroad Contest begins July 15, 2016, and ends May 15, 2017 Win $500/$150/$100/$50. Submit An original and unpublished essay of between 1,000 and 5,000 words relating to your experience living, moving, or working abroad. Click for More Info Roam Alone Travel Anthology hosted by Bradt Travel Guides October 31st 2016 Bradt is looking for inspirational stories about travelling alone to include in a new collection of true-life tales publishing in 2017. Those travellers whose tales are selected for publication will receive a small fee and two complimentary copies of the book. Click for More Info Share Your Outrageous Travel Horror Story! Hosted by CheapOAir October 25th 2016 You could win one of the three $200 CheapOair gift cards. Your frightful tale could turn your frown upside down! They are choosing the best of the worst stories to share on our blog and give gift cards to the top three submissions that made us laugh, cringe, and/or cry the most. Click for More Info The Irish Times travel writing competition 2016 October 8th, 2016  Want to win a travel-writing assignment abroad for The Irish Times Magazine? Enter our annual competition, in association with Travel Department Click for More Info Off the Beaten Track Writing Competition hosted by Senior Travel Expert September 30, 2016 Free To Enter and offers a prize of £100 to the author of the best entry. We are seeking aspiring or established travel writers to send us interesting, original writing relating to the competition theme: Off the Beaten Track. Entrants must be 55+ Click for More Info Expatriate and Work Abroad Writing Contest hosted by Transitions Abroad May 31, 2016 Win $500/$150/$100/$50 for Sharing Your Living and/or Work Abroad Experience Click for More Info  National Geographic Travel Writing Competition2016 30 April 2016 The winner will see their piece published in the National Geographic magazine and on natgeotraveller.co.uk. Plus, they’ll enjoy an epic 17-day expedition to Madagascar, courtesy of Natural World Safaris, worth almost £6,000! Click for More Info 2016 Travel Writing Competition hosted by I Must Be Off July 31st 2016 Type up those travel articles, travel anecdotes and travel reflections. The Top essays will be published at  I Must Be Off! (Authors retain copyright.) Click for More Info 2016 Rough Guides Travel Writing Competition 1 May 2016 The winner will get a £2000 (or local currency equivalent) travel voucher to spend on planning an unforgettable trip with  GapYear.com , a bundle of Rough Guides books, and their winning work will be featured on  RoughGuides.com . Click for More Info Fall 2017 Travel Writing Contest hosted by Nowhere

@NowhereMag January 1, 2018

Spring Competition: May 31, 2018 Award-winning literary travel magazine,  Nowhere , is accepting submissions for the 2017 Fall Travel Writing Contest and 2018 Spring Travel Writing Contest. The winners will receive $1,000 and publication in Nowhere Magazine.

Stories can be fiction, nonfiction or essay, but please indicate which genre at the top of your manuscript. Entries should be between eight hundred and five thousand words.

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