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Submissions to the Writing Contest

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1st Place: Author wins trip to Frankfurt Book Fair!

Budget Travel in Japan

Budget Travel in Japan

Destinations: Japan

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Arts, Backpacker, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, City, Culture, Expatriate, Gay & Lesbian, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Low Budget, Mid Range, Mountain, Museums & Galleries, Parks, Public Transport, Rail, Senior Traveler, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Villages, Walks and Tours, Women, Work & Travel

Published on This is an independent guide published on GuideGecko

English, 12 pages, 295 votes:  

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Short on cash but wanting to travel? Explore Japan on a limited budget! The word ‘free’ certainly makes our ears perk up like no other. And when traveling, that word almost becomes a mantra – free tour guides, free admission, free drinks! This guide takes four Japanese cities – Tokyo, Kyoto,... Show details

2nd Place: Guide showcased on Frankfurt Book Fair!

PocketTravel Chengdu

PocketTravel Chengdu

Destinations: Chengdu, China

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, Bike Trekking, Business Traveler, City, Clubbing & Party, Cycling, Day trips, Expatriate, Food & Dining, Low Budget, Mid Range, Motorbike, Nature, Parks, Public Transport, Road Trips, Senior Traveler, Single, Student, Top End, Villages, Weekend trips

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English, 32 pages, 139 votes:  

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As in May of 2008, the devastating earthquake took place in Sichuan Province in China, just a short distance away from the city of Chengdu, capital of the Province. More than 70.000 people died, over 5 Million became homeless. The Guide PocketTravel Chengdu will help rebuild the region by attracting more tour... Show details

3rd Place: Guide showcased on Frankfurt Book Fair!

Hong Kong: A Diamond in the Rough

Hong Kong: A Diamond in the Rough

Destinations: Hong Kong, China

Categories: Activities (General), Backpacker, Children & Travel with Children, City, Day trips, Honeymoon & Romance, Low Budget, Relaxation, Senior Traveler, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Weekend trips, Work & Travel

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English, 12 pages, 128 votes:  

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Your insider's guide to the unusual in your favourite destination. Follow me as I travel the path less-treaded; eat what the locals eat, shop where the locals shop, and take a breather where the frenzied Hong Kong souls unwind. ... Show details

4th Place: Author wins Lonely Planet of his/her choice!

Malta

Malta

Destinations: Malta

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Backpacker, Barhopping & Drinking, Culture, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Island, Museums & Galleries, Relaxation, Sightseeing, Walks and Tours

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English, 32 pages, 80 votes:  

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It's about Malta; it's fun, it's breathtakingly beautiful, it's modern at the same time, it's safe for anyone, it's got great food, it's historic, it's people are wonderful, it's a gem of a destination! And there are no tourist touts! Malta is magical!... Show details

5th Place: Author wins Lonely Planet of his/her choice!

Stargazing in Seoul

Stargazing in Seoul

Destinations: Seoul, Korea (South)

Categories: Activities (General), Arts, City, Sightseeing

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English, 4 pages, 56 votes:  

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Your exclusive guide to Korean pop stars, which includes where to go for K-pop star sightings, how to find celebrity-owned cafés and much more. ... Show details

6th Place

Beginners' Guide to Havana, Cuba

Beginners' Guide to Havana, Cuba

Destinations: Havana, Cuba

Categories: 4-7 day trips, City, Culture, Mid Range

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English, 18 pages, 51 votes:  

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A comprehensive guide to Havana's best lodging, food, arts, culture, attractions, and nightlife. ... Show details

7th Place

Cycling Vail Pass

Cycling Vail Pass

Destinations: Colorado, USA

Categories: Cycling, Day trips, Low Budget

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English, 30 pages, 49 votes:  

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This guide tells you everything you need to know about riding your road bike over Vail Pass in central Colorado: distances and altitude gain, logisitcal details, and pictures of each turn along the way.... Show details

8th Place

The Netherlands

The Netherlands

Destinations: Netherlands

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 2-4 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Backpacker, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, Day trips, Expatriate, Gay & Lesbian, Honeymoon & Romance, Pets & Travel with Pets, Single, Student, Travelers with Disabilities, Weekend trips, Women, Work & Travel

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English, 266 pages, 37 votes:  

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A country specific guide written by the WritingTravellers Community! Unique and most up-to-date... Show details

9th Place

A Journey into Michelangelo's Rome, ISBN: 9780977742912

A Journey into Michelangelo's Rome

Destinations: Rome, Italy

Categories: 1-2 week trips, 4-7 day trips, Arts, Backpacker, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, City, Culture, Day trips, Expatriate, History, Honeymoon & Romance, Museums & Galleries, Senior Traveler, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Walks and Tours, Weekend trips, Women, Work & Travel

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English, 89 pages, 36 votes:  

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This fascinating volume explores the complex relationship between Michelangelo and the city he called home for most of his life. Lavishly illustrated and richly informative, it tells the story of Michelangelo's meteoric rise and artistic breakthroughs, of his tempestuous relations with powerful patrons, and o... Show details

10th Place

Steins, Schnitzels and Schnapps

Steins, Schnitzels and Schnapps

Destinations: Munich, Germany

Categories: 4-7 day trips, Activities (General), Barhopping & Drinking, Business Traveler, Children & Travel with Children, City, Food & Dining, Low Budget, Mid Range, Relaxation, Shopping, Sightseeing, Single, Student, Walks and Tours, Work & Travel

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English, 88 pages, 27 votes:  

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The complete insiders' guide to a city break in Munich. It includes full details on where to go, what to see, where to eat and drink as well as suggested day trips. A full guide to festivals throughout the year including an expanded guide to the Oktoberfest. This knowledge has been built up from over 12 years... Show details


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