AND THE WINNERS ARE:
First Place Winner is Gabriela Denise Frank, a Detroit native and Seattle resident. Enjoy her article about Colombia, “Echar Los Perros“
Second Place Winner is Ellen Goodlett from New York City. Enjoy her article about Iceland, “Snorkeling with Vikings.”
Third Place Winner is Sophie McGovern from England. Enjoy her article about Peru, “Tiger’s Blood with the King of Hearts.”
Honorable Mention:
- Anette Lillevang Kristianse from Denmark: “Poetry in Sand“
- Asia Nichols from the United States: “The Pedaling Poet and the Perfume River Vietnam“
- Klaudyna Szewczyk from Poland: “Ukraine, Tustan: Stand Here.”
We really appreciate everyone who shared, tweeted, promoted and participated in our Travel Writing Contests. We hope you will join in our Independence Travel Writing Contest.
Thank you to our esteemed judges!
Richard Bangs, the father of modern adventure travel, is a pioneer in travel that makes a difference, travel with a purpose. He has spent 30 years as an explorer and communicator, and along the way led first descents of 35 rivers around the globe, he is currently producing and hosting the new PBS series, Richard Bangs: Adventure Without End
Amy Friedman, an award-winning author, has published three memoirs, several children’s books and audiobooks, and thousands of essays, stories, and articles. She works as an editor and ghostwriter teaches memoir and personal essay in southern California. Amy’s recent books: Desperado’s Wife: A Memoir, and her co-authored memoir with Anne Willan, One Souffle at a Time. Work with Amy at Idyllwild in July 2014.
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OMG so exciting, thank you!!! 😀 😀
Congrats to all of the other winners, finalists and entrants! There were a ton of really great stories told 🙂
Congratulations to the worthy winners! And thanks to everyone who shared their wonderful stories.