NationalGeographicTravellerUKMayJune2020

SO YOU WANT TO

WRITE FOR NATIONAL

GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER?

THE PRIZE

Courtesy of TUI Tours, the winner will

set off on a 14-day trip of a lifetime*

to Vietnam, taking in the highlights

of the country from north to south.

You’ll explore peaceful paddies,

emerald-green mountains, limestone

islands and talc-soft beaches, as well

as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which

fizz with energy. tui.co.uk

A cruise through the Northwest Passage, a

safari in Tanzania, or even a weekend away

in Paris — whatever the focus of your travel

tales, this is your chance to dazzle us with your

prose. Not only will you be in with a chance of

appearing in our October issue, but you could

also set off on the trip of a lifetime to Vietnam.

We’re looking for no more than 500 words

on an inspiring travel story. It could be on

any destination, but remember to capture our

ethos: a strong sense of place and immersive,

authentic experiences. Need some pointers?

Check out some of our top travel writing tips

before you get started.

Entries close at 23:59 on 30 June 2020. Terms and conditions apply.

See more and enter online at nationalgeographic.co.uk/competitions

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Your article should have a beginning,
  middle and end, and the opener
  should be one of the strongest
  paragraphs to pull the reader in. You
  can open with the most exciting part
  of your trip, then put it into context.


• Don’t try to cover too much in one
  article. Too many angles can create a
  feeling of chaos — it’s better to focus
  on a smaller number of incidents
  and to let your story develop.


• Use quotes — they add personality
  and are often useful for making
  broader points.

*THE PRIZE IS VALID FOR TRAVEL FROM 1 DECEMBER 2020 TO 31 MARCH 2021. BLACKOUT DATES APPLY. SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.

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