Well, 'surviving' is very doable. Perhaps this one should be titled 'how to get the most out of NYC on $100/day.'

We'd like the focus to be on cheap, amazing food, fun watering holes with all day/night drink specials, and of course, free concerts, museums, and other attractions. What about transportation? How could our readers get to all the cool things you recommend without ever getting in a cab?

Take this one wherever you want, just make sure the itinerary is cool, cheap, and filled with food, booze, music, art and other NYC culture.

We'd prefer a New York local for this one.

This article should be in between 450 and 800 words in length, (aim for 500). Photos are a plus, but not a deal-breaker if you don't have any. Check out this recent Trips post on "Paris on $100/day" for a look at what we're going for:

http://matadortrips.com/how-to-enjoy-paris-for-100-a-day/

Please contact me if you're interested in this piece. ross [at] matadortravel [dot] com.

Thank you for your interest in writing for Matador!

As our world gets increasingly complex and things as we see them are driven more and more everyday by technological advancement, we might have a lot to learn from people who live off the land and progress through generations without much changing with regard to their way of life.

This is just as much of a research piece as it is a cultural writing and observations assignment.

We are looking for the world's most isolated, independent, resilient and wild people. Like many Matador pieces, this one will be in list format. It's not a countdown to the wildest people on Earth; it doesn't have to be "10", but we'd like an intro, a list (each with some interesting and educational details about the people and their way of life), and a very short conclusion.

This article should be in between 450 and 800 words in length, (aim for 500). Photos are a plus, but not a deal-breaker if you don't have any.

Please contact me if you're interested in this piece. ross [at] matadortravel [dot] com.

Thank you for your interest in writing for Matador.

ANNOUNCING THE FIRST ANNUAL COSTA RICA PAGES TRAVEL WRITING CONTEST

THE ASSIGNMENT

Interested writers must register on our Competition website (http://www.costaricapages.com/Competition) to post a 300 to 800 word essay or other piece of text describing their most memorable vacation moment and how it changed or affected them. All submissions that meet the guidelines (http://www.costaricapages.com/Competition/?page_id=6) will be published on the website for excellent exposure. The judges from Costa Rica Pages will choose one winner, who will be contacted by August 4th.

THE PRIZE

A 6-night luxury stay in three of the top hotels in Costa Rica. Lodging, ground transportation and a canopy tour are all included in this vacation valued at over $3,000. The only thing not included are meals and travel to the country. Guests will take a private transfer to each of the following: Hotel Alta in Santa Ana, San Jose; La Mansion Inn Arenal, Arenal; Arenas del Mar, Manuel Antonio.

KEY DATES

* Competition starts: Tuesday, May 6, 2008

* Deadline for Submissions: Friday, August 1, 2008.

* Winners announced: Monday, August 4, 2008.

* Prize Dates: Sept. 13 – Sept. 19, 2008

APPLICATION PROCESS

http://www.costaricapages.com/Competition/?page_id=15

CONTACT

Claire@costaricapages.com

www.costaricapages.com/Competition

800.606.1860

Costa Rica Pages

Rohrmoser

San Jose, Costa Rica