Thought I’d spread the news of a fantastic travel writing contest for budding and experienced female travel writers: WanderWomen Write Contest by Wanderlust and Lipstick. I am excited to say that I will judging this contest together with four other travel writers!

I encourage you to enter your original stories for a chance to win a 12-day Health and Harmony Tour through beautiful Vietnam with Buffalo Tours. Additionally, each top winner of five contest categories will win a Bayliss bag from Overland Equipment AND a Coolmax Travel Blanket and Travel Pillow from Cocoon.

The Health and Harmony Tour provides the traveler with nothing short of luxury. The tour is focused on visiting splendid resorts and spas and learning and practicing Tai Chi in the most beautiful destinations around Vietnam. It also includes visits to Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An and Nha Trang.

Buffalo Tours is an internationally renowned, award-winning travel company spanning Indochina. They offer a wide range of inspirational travel options in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, from adventure travel and voluntourism to luxury travel.

Wanderlust and Lipstick is THE destination for women travelers. This growing media company includes a series of comprehensive travel guides for women, adventure tours and a website featuring tips and extensive information to ensure safe and enjoyable travel. President and publisher, Beth Whitman, has more than 22 years of travel experience as both a backpacker and businesswoman, and has been called “the guru for women’s travel.”