Set the scene

Where you were. When you were there. The texture under it all.

CountryWe map it to ISO codes on save.City or layover

Sensory anchorsThree things. Comma-separated. Food, sound, weather.

The story

The headline lands the click. The excerpt earns the open. The body is the trip.

HeadlineExcerpt240 characters max.BodyIn voice. Real trips, real takes, no filler. The AI editor will flag em-dashes, banned words, and missing flag emojis before publish.

The hook

The line you most want pulled out, and the question you leave readers with.

Pull quoteOptional but encouraged. Renders italic on Rose.Reader questionThe prompt that closes the story and invites a reply.

Photos

One hero, up to four supporting. Real photos you took.

Hero image16:9, 2400x1350 minimum. JPG or WebP.Photo gallery (up to 4)Optional. Mixed crops fine. Renders below the body.

The details

Where it fits in the library. Who came with you.

RegionReading time (min)

Themes (pick up to 3)Was your bestie along?If yes, we tag the story on their Paw Passport too.

Sign off

How you close. How you tag.

Sign-offMood plus name. Editorial.Hashtag set5-10 hashtags. Two should be unhinged.

Editorial preferences

How we credit you, what we can syndicate.

Credit

Named (my full name + avatar)Pen name onlyAnonymous Traveler (off the map)

Syndication

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agree-charterI agree to the Community Guidelines and confirm this is a real trip I actually took. No AI-generated writing.

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