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Organised by Anthology magazine, this travel writing competition offers the chance to win a tidy top prize of €300 and to gain publication in their stylish magazine. With a maximum of 1,000 words, there’s enough room to be relatively expansive in your travel tales.
So if you enjoy writing about places you’ve visited, wherever they might be, this could be the competition for you – and enter before 31st March 2026 for a discounted entry fee.
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