Make a video, win a free trip from Contiki

Josh Roberts believes the best trips involve long hikes and muddy boots. His life goals haven't changed much since he was a kid: He still wants to be Indiana Jones when he grows up.

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Josh joined SmarterTravel in 2001, and is an active member in both the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).

In addition to SmarterTravel, he has written for USA Today, The Boston Globe, Yahoo! Travel, The Huffington Post, Airfarewatchdog, TripAdvisor, Jetsetter, ABC News, Oyster, and Business Insider. His travel photography can be seen in Britain and Ireland's Best Wild Places, published by Penguin UK.

The Handy Item I Always Pack: "A lacrosse ball. It's small, lightweight, and works wonders on loosening up tight muscles."

Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Being the first to discover an ancient lost city. Failing that, visiting as many of the already-discovered ancient ruins as possible."

Travel Motto: "Not all those who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien

Aisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "Aisle."

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Vacation tour operator Contiki launched a new contest today that encourages travelers to make videos of their trips for a chance to win a vacation to Australia or Greece.

Contiki, which caters to the 18-to-35-year-old crowd, is sponsoring what it calls the “Director’s Cut” video contest for past and current customers. The idea is to create a one- to two-minute video that chronicles your trip (and the rules actually stipulate you must include several shots of the Contiki logo in the film) and then have it judged by users over at YouTube.com.

The contest encourages travelers to “keep the camera rolling beyond just the main sights and attractions.” Contiki is one of the leading tour operators for younger travelers. It promotes an active travel style that involves meeting people and exploring destinations.

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