Real Travel - a lovely looking magazine to launch a travel writing portfolio

HERE'S a message I was forwarded by a contact from the editor of Real Travel magazine. I hope it may be useful to anyone whose ambitions lie in that field:

“All we really ask for when people send in their ideas to Real Travel is enthusiasm. That and a unique idea that stands out from the rest. The only ‘rules’ we have is that you’re talking about a trip taken within the last year, that you have a good selection of colour photos that we can use and that you’re passionate about the story you’re telling.
Start by sending us a 200-word summary of your piece, giving an idea of where you went and why you want to share it with others. Then, along with two or three photos, send it in and don’t forget to include your age and details of how to contact you.”

Check out the website and back copies for the sort of features they are looking for, plus relevant contact details.