Essay Contest
The Amazing Amazon
We have an essay contest in play at all times, and, for the time being, we’re running through the topics chosen by the late Armond Noble, ITN’s founder and original publisher, as listed in his November 2010 “Departure Lounge” column.
I’ll Praise Prague
The subject “I’ll Praise Prague” inspired travelers to try very different approaches in writing their essays, making judging difficult.
I’m Keen on Kenya
When travelers are asked to express what impressed or inspired them about a particular country, it’s not surprising that they write detailed descriptions of specific experiences, but it turns out that Kenya is a country about which the memories are especially vivid — a place offering out-of-your-ordinary-en
Roamin’ in Romania
We received a surprising number of essays on the subject “Roamin’ in Romania,” but one essay was judged by ITN staff to be far more inspiring than the rest. It was written by ANNE SUPSIC of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania.
I Choose China
The subject “I Choose China” brought in the most submissions of subscribers’ essays ever, but one essay was judged by ITN staff to be the clear winner, that of LAURIE FRIEDMAN of Davis, California, who has written in before.
At Home in Stockholm
ITN staff has chosen a winner from among the entrants in the last essay contest.
Greece is great
The subject was “Greece is great,” a number of essays were submitted by subscribers, and the judging has been completed. Two essays stood out above the rest this time, and they were written by LORNA TJADEN of New Hope, Minnesota, and LAURIE FRIEDMAN of Davis, California.
I’m Singing about Singapore
It is my pleasure to announce the winners of — and prizes for — our latest essay contest. On the subject “I’m Singing about Singapore,” many of you were inspired to write. Judging was tough, and it was decided to give out three prizes this time.
My Mania is Tasmania
The topic of the essay contest announced in the April issue was “My Mania is Tasmania.” From the entries submitted, ITN staff have chosen the winner.
It’s Real in Israel
The topic of the essay contest announced in the December ’11 issue (page 52) was “It’s Real in Israel.” Each contest seems to bring a surprise, and this month we have a tie. The winners are NILI OLAY and DEE POUJADE.
Zeal for New Zealand
The topic of the essay contest announced in the October ’11 issue was “Zeal for New Zealand,” and the judging is complete.
My Way is Norway
The winning entry to the essay contest announced in the June ’11 issue (page 46) is Jack Hutter of Knoxville, Tennessee. The topic was “My Way is Norway,” and his essay appears below.
I Prefer Paris
We are pleased to present, below (in random order), the winning entries to the essay contest announced in the February ’11 issue (pages 48 and 85). The topic was “I Prefer Paris” and the challenge was to communicate that in no more than 300 words.
I Love London
We are pleased to present, below (in random order), the winning entries to the latest essay contest announced by ITN Publisher Armond Noble in his October ’10 “Departure Lounge” column. The topic was “I Love London” and the challenge was to communicate that in up to 300 words.