#TakeAHike Photo Sweepstakes Winner

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Amanda Hagar

Jaw-dropping discoveries await when you explore beyond the beaten path—proven by the winning entry of our #TakeAHike Photo Sweepstakes! Congratulations to Where I’ve Been Wandering, aka Sarah Brown, for this monumental find from Alberta, Canada. Sarah is the lucky winner of a $1500 Expedia travel prize!

Hiking trail with rocky outcropping and river.

The winning #TakeAHike discovery from Alberta, Canada. Photo by Where I’ve Been Wandering.

You can experience this rockin’ river wonder on the outskirts of Banff in Johnston Canyon. Sarah serves up great info about hiking in the area and what it takes to reach this natural treasure. Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your epic photo and tremendous travel tips with the Trover community. Be sure to follow Where I’ve Been Wandering on Trover to find out where she wanders next. Congrats, Sarah!

Thank you to everyone for sharing your top-notch spots to #TakeAHike! Your rise-and-shine adventures, take-your-breath away views, and quiet reflection left us ready to strap on that backpack and hit the trail. Be sure to thank your favorites and discover your next spot to #TakeAHike!

Follow Trover on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for a daily dose of inspiration and to stay in the know for your next chance to win. Trove on!

#TakeAHike Photo Sweepstakes

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Amanda Hagar

Strap on that backpack, fill your lungs with fresh air, and soak up the heart-stirring vistas—it’s time to #TakeAHike! From cliffside climbs and beachside backpacking to forest trails and mountain treks, tell us where to #TakeAHike for your chance to win $1500 for travel!

Upload your #TakeAHike photos to Trover for your chance to win. Photo by Jean-Pierre Fontaine.

Show us your favorite spot to #TakeAHike! Whether you’re a local adventurer who strolls the scenic loop and meanders rolling hills or you’re the far-flung mountaineer exploring off the beaten path and blazing trails from base camp, share your hiking photos & tips with Trover. . . You could win a $1500 Expedia Travel Prize!

ENTER to WIN

Upload your photos by July 31, 2017. Write a few lines about your discovery and tag each one #TakeAHike with your description to enter into our sweepstakes for a $1500 Expedia Travel Prize. The more your share, the better your chances. Check out the full list of #TakeAHike photos for inspiration!

#TakeAHike Photo Sweepstakes – a photo list by Trover

How to Enter the #TakeAHike Photo Sweepstakes:

1) Upload an original photo of an interesting discovery or experience that prominently features a hiking activity or fits the hiking theme. You can upload to Trover.com or the iOS App or Android App. Be sure to upload before the contest ends at 11.59 p.m. PT on 31 July 2017.

2) Write a couple of lines about your discovery. This could be details about the destination or activity, tips on how to find it or what to do there, or any interesting facts or stories about your discovery. Include “#TakeAHike” in the description field.

3) Et voila! You’re entered to win the $1500 Expedia voucher!

This is a Sweepstakes. The more eligible photos you upload, the higher your chance of winning!

This sweepstake is only open to NEW Trover photos. Add yours by July 31st to be considered!

Read sweepstakes terms and conditions.

Questions? Talk to us at feedback@trover.com.

July 2017 Trover Travel Scholarship

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Amanda Hagar

We are inspired every day by the beautiful discoveries you share with us. To honor the vibrancy and value that each of you brings to Trover, we created the $500 Trover Travel Scholarship. Each month, we award it to one traveler who has particularly inspired us with their photos and stories.

This month, we’re thrilled to award the Trover Travel Scholarship to Jessica Bowler!

Who is Jessica Bowler? She’s a freelance writer and translator based in Barcelona. Originally planning to visit Spain for 6 weeks, Jessica has called it home for 6 years and counting! Be sure to follow Jessica on Trover where she shares delightful finds and detailed travel tidbits from Barcelona and beyond.

For anyone planning a trip to Spain, Jessica suggests visiting multiple cities & regions to enjoy the distinct vibe and personality each has to offer, noting Barcelona is “worlds apart from the cities in the south of Spain…”

Jessica also recommends you “sit back and enjoy the relaxed pace of Spanish life… The sights are wonderful, of course, but take time to have a long lunch or a stroll with no particular destination in mind, and you’ll get a taste of what makes the country such a lovely place to live.”

Jessica’s recent explorations include Italy and the UK. Where to next for Jessica? “I hope it’s somewhere with a beach!” Find inspiration & tips for your own adventures on Jessica’s blog Barcelona Blonde. You can also say “Hola!” to Jessica on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter.

Photos from Jessica Bowler's travels, including Los Angeles & Barcelona

Jessica’s favorite Trover discoveries including unexpected finds and her favorite spots to share in Barcelona. (Left to right: L.A.’s Grand Central Market, Barcelona’s Convent of Sant Agusti & Spain’s Gracia festival.)

Thank you for sharing your gorgeous photos & detailed travel stories with the Trover community, Jessica! We can’t wait to see more of your adventures (perhaps from that beach!). Enjoy the $500 for travel!

Scholarship Terms & Conditions

#Patterns Photo Sweepstakes Winner

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Amanda Hagar

Train your gaze on this kaleidoscope of colorful glowing glass, then congratulate Leo Li, the winner of our #Patterns Photo Sweepstakes, for his dazzling discovery! The Dome of Light—a dramatic design of Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata—illuminates Taiwan’s Formosa Boulevard Station and earned Leo $1500 for travel!

The world's largest work of glass in Taiwan's Formosa Boulevard Station.

The winning #Patterns discovery of Taiwan’s Formosa Boulevard Station. Photo by Leo Li.

Just look up and be mesmerized by the awe-inspiring array of 4500 glass panels depicting the story of the universe and Taiwan’s history. This eye-catching shot of the world’s largest work of glass won Leo a $1500 Expedia Travel Voucher. Congrats, Leo!

Thank you to everyone for sharing your parallel perfection, showstopping stripes, dizzying discoveries, and more. Seeking more #Patterns inspired travel tips and photos? View the full collection of fascinating finds. Be sure to thank your favorites!

Keep an eye out for your next adventurous opportunity and photo challenge. Follow Trover on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for a daily dose of inspiration and to spot your next chance to Trove & Win!

New #Patterns Photo Sweepstakes

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Amanda Hagar

From the rhythms of nature to manmade marvels, patterns abound all around us. For our latest photo sweepstakes, we’re seeking your #Patterns inspired travel discoveries! Share your best photos and tips of dizzying designs, mysterious multitudes, parallel perfection and everything in between. Show & tell us about your #Patterns finds for your chance to win $1500 for travel!

Share your #Patterns photos & travel tips for a chance to win. Photo by hippokathy88.

Are you mesmerized by the geometry of modern architecture or transfixed by tessellated salt flats? Have you seen the azulejo of Andalucia or Turkey’s stunning tilework, strolled the ornate esplanade of Ipanema, or experienced sublime Persian symmetry? We want to see it! Add your #Patterns pics and tips to the mosaic of awesome today—you could win $1500 for travel!

ENTER to WIN

Upload your photos by Jun 27, 2017. Tag each one #Patterns to enter into our sweepstakes for a $1500 Expedia Travel Prize. The more your share, the better your chances. Check out the full list of #Patterns photos for inspiration!

#Patterns Photo Sweepstakes – a photo list by Trover

How to Enter the #Patterns Photo Sweepstakes:

1) Upload an original photo of an interesting discovery or experience that prominently features an activity or visual that fits the pattern theme. You can upload to Trover.com or the iOS App or Android App. Be sure to upload before the contest ends at 11.59 p.m. PT on 27 June 2017.

3) Et voila! You’re entered to win the $1500 Expedia voucher!

This is a Sweepstakes. The more eligible photos you upload, the higher your chance of winning!

This sweepstakes is only open to NEW Trover photos. Add yours by June 27th to be considered!