TRAVEL WRITING COMPETITION 2022

Do you have a way with words? Are you forever regaling your friends and family with tales from your travels? If the answer’s yes, then our annual Travel Writing Competition is just the thing for you. Submit your 500-word entry before 24 July to be in the running to win a two-person expedition cruise to Greenland — plus, the chance to kick-start your travel writing career

HOW TO ENTER

For your chance to win, write up to 500 words on an inspiring travel experience, which could be anything from hiking in Hawaii to horseriding in Herefordshire. The editors of National Geographic Traveller (UK) want to see flair and finesse in your entry. This should be a wellcrafted ‘snapshot’ narrative with an original, impactful opening and conclusion. Don’t forget to capture the essence of great travel storytelling: a strong sense of the destination, an emphasis on local voices and a focus on authentic and immersive experiences.

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 takes in fjords, icebergs and glaciers and offers the chance to spot seals, Arctic foxes and even polar bears. Travellers can also learn about the traditions of the Greenlandic Inuit, whose lives follow the rhythm of the changing seasons. nationalgeographicexpeditions.co.uk