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2018 Best in Travel Photo Award is OPEN
We Said Go Travel 2018 Photo AwardFor our 2018 Best in Travel Photo Award, share your favorite shot! Why do you love it? How did you create it? Submit a photo taken in the last two years.
Thank you for your participation!
Lisa Niver, We Said Go Travel
Date: Enter from August 1, 2018 to November 1, 2018
Theme: Your Favorite Photo
Deadline: Enter by midnight PST on November 1, 2018
Fees: This competition has no fee.
To Enter: CLICK HERE
Prizes
1st Prize – $200 usd
2nd Prize – $100 usd
3rd Prize – $50 usd
Winners will be selected by our judges and We Said Go Travel Team. Cash prizes will be paid through PayPal in United States Dollars. All winning entries will be promoted on We Said Go Travel.
See all of the 2017 entries here. We are announcing the finalists for the 2017 award in August 2018 and will announce the winners shortly.
RULES
Photos will be published with the accompanying information given with the entry dependent on appropriateness and being family friendly (G rated). If your photo information is written in a language other than English, please also send an English translation.
Travelers of all ages and from all countries are encouraged to participate. You may submit up to three photos for our 2018 photo competition.
We are looking for an inspiring travel-oriented image that shows us your experience in the world with great subject, composition, lighting, perspective and storytelling. It must be your original photo that shares the people, places or cultures you have encountered. Do not submit studio or commercial photos.
All photos, which meet the requirements, will be published on this site, WeSaidGoTravel.com. Void where prohibited.
To Enter
JUDGING
Eve Boissonnault
Eve Boissonnault has been a leader in the international sports and travel industry for over 15 years. She started her career as a journalist at Ski Presse Magazine in Canada for which she became Editor-in-Chief. During her 10-year tenure, she was one of the very few female Editor-in-Chiefs in the North American snow sports industry. She travelled the globe reporting on luxury travel and world-class skiing events such as the Olympics. Starting 2012, she traded the mountain for the beach and set out to write a series of eight travel books about California. Her articles have been published in ELLE Magazine, BMW Experience Magazine and Air Canada’s award-winning publication EnRoute. Eve has received international recognition as one of the Top Sports Writers in the world by the Laureus Sports Organization. Since 2007, she has been acting as jury member for the Laureus World Sports Awards. Eve holds a Master’s Degree in Communication and Semiotics and is currently participating in a Continuing Learning program at Stanford University.
Gary Arndt
Gary is a self-taught travel photographer who was named Travel Photographer of the Year by both the Society of American Travel Writers and the North American Travel Journalists Association. Join his Travel Photography Academy!
Jeana
Travel / Lifestyle Blogger | Geeky Mom (the cool kind, of course)
North American Travel Journalists Association
International Travel Writers Alliance
Huffington Post / Surf and Sunshine
Research lab rat turned travel mom, Jeana writes about fashion, beauty, gadgets, food, entertainment, crafts and of course, travel at her lifestyle blogazine SurfandSunshine.com. Recently named by Social Media Week asone of eight people who have more social influence than some large travel brands, Jeana is also consistently listed in Klout’s top 10 Travel influencers as well as the top 5 of Rise Global’s Top 1000 Travel Blogs. When she’s not using her powers for social good, she enjoys photography, cooking and building LEGOs with her son. On occasion, you may also find her crocheting cute things to hide in her husband’s underwear drawer.
Matt Payne
Matt Payne is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, an award-winning travel photographer and writer, public speaker and adventurer. He is the travel editor for 405 Magazine, the producer of the television show Mosaic Oklahoma and is a contributing writer and photographer to Travel Age West, themanual.com, vagabondish.com, Communities Digital News and many other travel publications. Matt is an adjunct professor at Oklahoma City University and travels the Midwest, inspiring audiences with talks covering a range of topics from travel writing and photography to screenwriting. Matt, his wife, his daughter and two dogs live on a farm outside Oklahoma City along with several horses, two donkeys, three chickens and a temperamental rooster named Wayne.
http://www.mattpaynewriter.com/writing/
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July 31, 2018
Travel Photo Award
For our 2018 Best in Travel Photo Award, share your favorite shot! Why do you love it? How did you create it? Submit a photo taken in the last two years.
Thank you for your participation!
Lisa Niver, We Said Go Travel
Date: Enter from August 1, 2018 to November 1, 2018
Theme: Your Favorite Photo
Deadline: Enter by midnight PST on November 1, 2018
Fees: This competition has no fee.
To Enter: CLICK HERE
Prizes
1st Prize – $200 usd
2nd Prize – $100 usd
3rd Prize – $50 usd
Winners will be selected by our judges and We Said Go Travel Team. Cash prizes will be paid through PayPal in United States Dollars. All winning entries will be promoted on We Said Go Travel.
RULES
Photos will be published with the accompanying information given with the entry dependent on appropriateness and being family friendly (G rated). If your photo information is written in a language other than English, please also send an English translation.
Travelers of all ages and from all countries are encouraged to participate. You may submit up to three photos for our 2018 photo competition.
We are looking for an inspiring travel-oriented image that shows us your experience in the world with great subject, composition, lighting, perspective and storytelling. It must be your original photo that shares the people, places or cultures you have encountered. Do not submit studio or commercial photos.
All photos, which meet the requirements, will be published on this site, WeSaidGoTravel.com. Void where prohibited.
To Enter
JUDGING
Eve Boissonnault
Eve Boissonnault has been a leader in the international sports and travel industry for over 15 years. She started her career as a journalist at Ski Presse Magazine in Canada for which she became Editor-in-Chief. During her 10-year tenure, she was one of the very few female Editor-in-Chiefs in the North American snow sports industry. She travelled the globe reporting on luxury travel and world-class skiing events such as the Olympics. Starting 2012, she traded the mountain for the beach and set out to write a series of eight travel books about California. Her articles have been published in ELLE Magazine, BMW Experience Magazine and Air Canada’s award-winning publication EnRoute. Eve has received international recognition as one of the Top Sports Writers in the world by the Laureus Sports Organization. Since 2007, she has been acting as jury member for the Laureus World Sports Awards. Eve holds a Master’s Degree in Communication and Semiotics and is currently participating in a Continuing Learning program at Stanford University.
Gary Arndt
Gary is a self-taught travel photographer who was named Travel Photographer of the Year by both the Society of American Travel Writers and the North American Travel Journalists Association. Join his Travel Photography Academy!
Jeana
Travel / Lifestyle Blogger | Geeky Mom (the cool kind, of course)
North American Travel Journalists Association
International Travel Writers Alliance
Huffington Post / Surf and Sunshine
Rarely caught without a camera, Jeana is an adventurous traveler with a passion for people, cultures and food that has led her to 38 countries in 5 years. Recently named by Social Media Week as one of eight people who have more social influence than some large travel brands, Jeana is also consistently listed in Klout’s top 10 Travel influencers as well as the top 5 of Rise Global’s Top 1000 Travel Blogs. When she’s not using her powers for social good, she enjoys photography, cooking and building LEGOs with her son. On occasion, you may also find her crocheting cute things to hide in her husband’s underwear drawer.
Matt Payne
Matt Payne is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, an award-winning travel photographer and writer, public speaker and adventurer. He is the travel editor for 405 Magazine, the producer of the television show Mosaic Oklahoma and is a contributing writer and photographer to Travel Age West, themanual.com, vagabondish.com, Communities Digital News and many other travel publications. Matt is an adjunct professor at Oklahoma City University and travels the Midwest, inspiring audiences with talks covering a range of topics from travel writing and photography to screenwriting. Matt, his wife, his daughter and two dogs live on a farm outside Oklahoma City along with several horses, two donkeys, three chickens and a temperamental rooster named Wayne.
http://www.mattpaynewriter.com/writing/
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Do YOU want to be a Travel Writer? Travel Classics Montreal
Are you looking for “The World’s Most Exclusive Conferences for Professional Travel Writers and Editors?”I was honored to participate in Travel Classics conferences in Scottsdale, Ireland, Tucson and Montreal. I am looking forward to the next conference in Scottsdale from Nov 29 to December 2, 2018.
Thank you to Maren Rudolph for creating these wonderful conferences to meet in person with top travel magazine editors and network with other journalists in fantastic destinations.
As it says on the Travel Classics website:
“There’s no better way to stay in the loop of major magazine markets, as you enhance your career with great writing assignments. Travel Classics is unlike any other conference on Earth.”
What happened at Travel Classics Montreal?Video: Travel Classics Montreal 2018 Part 1 of 3
VIDEO: What happens at Travel Classics Montreal 2018 Part 2 of 3
Video: Find Your Way at Travel Classics Montreal Part 3 of 3
VIDEO: Why go to Travel Classics? Ask the Editors! Montreal 2018
My videos from Past Conferences
from Travel Classics Tucson 2017: My post conference Dude Ranch experience
from Travel Classics Ireland May 2017: my article
from Scottsdale 2016: my article
12 Terrific Blogs to Follow From Travel Classics
My Canada adventures on the way to TRAVEL CLASSICS MONTREAL:
What does the conference include?
Travel Classics Writers Conferences:
There’s no better way to stay in the loop of major magazine markets, as you enhance your career with great writing assignments. Travel Classics is unlike any other conference on Earth.
Conference and Accommodations fees include:
3 nights accommodations with breakfast and gratuities
3 scheduled breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Refreshments during 4 scheduled breaks
All evening activities (including transportation to and from offsite events)
Editor presentations and one-on-one consultations with 7 or more editors
Exposure on TravelClassics.com in Alumni News and TC Authors Section
Not included:
Airfare
Ground transportation to and from airport
Lunches and snacks for guests
SPONSOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Our thanks to the following companies for making possible this exclusive gathering of travel writers and editors:
Grand Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors:
Aspen Chamber Resort Association
Bronze Sponsors:
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa
Founding Sponsors:
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July 30, 2018
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July 2018 We Said Go Travel News and Happy Summer!
July
News
2018 with We Said Go Travel:Thank you for all of your support for We Said Go Travel and me. VERY SOON I will have two million views on my videos! I appreciate all of your views, comments and likes. Thank you so much!
All of the entries from the 2017 Photo Award are now published. You can view them here. Our 2018 photo award will start NEXT MONTH! Get ready to share your great shots! We will have four judges for the next award.
I loved being nominated for three Press Club awards. The ceremony at the Biltmore included Dolly Parton and Lestor Holt! Wait til you see my video!
Lisa Niver doing full body motion capture at AT&T Shape 2018I went to Warner Brothers to be part of the future with the AT&T Shape Event again this year. I cannot wait for all of these 5G innovations to be widely available.
Lisa Niver at VidCon 2018At my very first VIDCON (YouTube conference), I learned from the very best in the business. I will be using my new knowledge in future videos. Here is my conference in video: VidCon Conference, VidCon Expo Hall and VidCon Conference.
Lisa Niver with Miss SCUBA International and SCUBA Queen USAGoing to the Scuba Show is a highlight every year for me. It feels a bit like an adult candy store! I want to try every flavor. I cannot wait to get back underwater.
Lisa Niver and Wyland on the NCL BLISSSailing with Wyland on the NCL Bliss was a real treat. His commitment to protecting our oceans is really making a difference for our planet. I hope you get involved with his foundation.
I was highlighted as a Virtuoso Luxury Travel Advisor in the latest edition of Virtuoso Life Magazine! I am honored to be included! Learn more about my Rocky Mountaineer and Canada adventures here.
I am just back from COUNTRY #100! I cannot wait to tell you all about it and show you the photos and video. YAY!
WHERE CAN YOU FIND MY TRAVEL VIDEOS?
Here are links to my video channels on YouTube, Amazon Fire Tv, and Roku Player. My views on Roku alone are now over one million! My total video views across all platforms is now over 1,977,357 (1.9Million)! ! Thank you for your support! What should I do to celebrate when I get to 2 MILLION views?
Recent videos from my Adventures Across Canada: to see them all CLICK HERE !
I am now planning and booking travel! Where do you want to wander? Find more information about me and my luxury travel advising as an independent affiliate of CRUISE and RESORT, Inc with Virtuoso Luxury Travel Network on my new microsite!
My fortune cookie said “You will live long and enjoy life.” Wishing you good health and grand adventures!
Thank you for your support. Lisa
Discover more on my social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and at LisaNiver.com. My social media following is now over 100,000 and I am verified on both Twitter and Facebook.
TRAVEL PHOTO AWARD:
All of the entries from our first Travel Photo award have now been published. I hope to announce the winners next month. Thank you to everyone who participated and to our judges, Gary Arndt from Everything Everywhere and Jeana from Surf and Sunshine. We hope you will submit a photo in our next award starting in August.
TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS:
Thank you to everyone who has participated in our 13 We Said Go Travel Competitions! Find the winners for all of them here.
The sunny view at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in May 2018
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