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Inspiration: First Prize $1,000usd CASH

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Lisa Ellen Niver

January 14, 2014

Winter 2014 INSPIRATION Travel Writing Contest

 $1,750usd in CASH PRIZES,

Free Entry

Dates: January 2, 2014 – February 14, 2014 at midnight PST. We are looking for an article about a place that inspires you to spend your time with no regrets. In Arnold Bennett's book, “>Click here!

JUDGING: Richard Bangs, Amy Friedman and the We Said Go Travel Team

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, “>Desperado's Wife: A Memoir” target=”_blank”>One Souffle at a Time. Thank you for your participation in creating a growing global community of engaged travelers and concerned citizens. Writers of all ages and from all countries are encouraged to enter and share stories from any part of our planet.

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