Newsletter - November 2005
The Magic of Paris
Get the low-down on travel destinations from Yolanda Evans, our backpacking, party-going, travel-writing guru.
When I first started out on my solo backpacking tour I promised myself that I would skip the places that I had previously visited as a teenager, but despite my intentions I found myself being strangely drawn back to Paris…
I first visited Paris when I was 15 years old on a high school trip. It was my first time leaving the United States and naturally I was excited to be going there. As soon as I stepped off the plane and onto the Paris streets, I fell in love with the city and everything that it had to offer. Not only did it remind me of home, but I felt so grown up. At that precise moment I knew that I was destined to spend my life travelling and exploring the world. Paris was the city that showed me that there is more out there than America and I knew in my heart that I had to explore the world.
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What about other cities where you've enjoyed similar experiences? Send us your travel stories! Each month, the winner gets 2 free nights at St-Christopher's Inns! Send your submissions to submissions@st-christophers.co.uk
Travel Book
This is an exciting feature of the “Live Your Life Newsletter”! Every month we will be featuring an extract of a fantastic new book entitled, “Catalyst for Adventure: The true story of best friends travelling through Europe” by Crystal Stanczak.
Catalyst For Adventure: The True Story of Best Friends Travelling Through Europe
On the choppy seas, with the smell of decomposed hay in our nostrils, we concentrated on what lie ahead. We were sailing toward the foreign language chapter in our trip. Finally, I would have the chance to use phrases I learned in the five years of French class I had taken.
Can I use the hall pass to go to the bathroom?” I asked Summer in French.
“I come to school by automobile.” I continued.
“I like to eat salad. Do you have two sisters?”
“I went to the store yesterday. My father is not agreeable. The dog is brown.”
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Recommended European Hostels
Euro Youth Hostel in Munich, Germany
So normality returned to the fine city of Munich last week, after 17 days of what can only be described as utter carnage. Yes, I am indeed referring to the Oktoberfest, the most turbulent time of the year for hostel employees in Munich! The calm after the storm is most welcome, guests who are not only able to remember in which rooms/hostel they are staying, but incredibly even know their own names… ahh a welcome change! How we shall miss carrying our guests to bed for another year!
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Exclusive Backpacker Parties!
Every Wednesday, Belushi's London Bridge in association with Hostelworld, VIP Backpackers, Haggis Adventures, Busabout and Eastern Trekker present the biggest, wildest and craziest party night exclusively for backpackers! Starting from 8pm going through 'til 2am you can indulge in £1 drinks (including Vodka & Red Bull!) and win fantastic holidays and tours. It's a night not to be missed!
Belushi's London Bridge, 161-165 Borough High Street
Southwark, London, SE1 1HR
Tel: 0207 939 9700
Nearest Tube: London Bridge
What's on in our Beds & Bars
Sport, drinks specials and wicked parties! Find out what’s going on in our hostels and bars!
Major League Baseball Night
Don't miss "MLB Nights" every Wednesday at Belushi’s!
Visit your local Belushi’s* every Wednesday from 6pm and be part of the Baseball experience with Major League Baseball and NASN! Enjoy a 10% discount off Belushis new and exclusive Ball Park Menu and a whopping £3 off designated pitchers! Plus, you can watch a Major League Baseball game live and exclusive only on NASN. Make sure you catch a piece of the action and experience the flavour of America's national pastime!
Check out www.mlb.com for all the baseball action
*Participating Venues: Covent Garden, London Bridge, Camden, Shepherd’s Bush and Edinburgh
Hostel & Bar Jobs
We're always on the lookout for cool, hard-working, young staff to work in our bars and hostels.
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Theatre Production - The Crime Of The Old Village
Our hostel in Greenwich has an excellent theatre called The Greenwich Playhouse. Find out more about the latest production, The Crime Of The Old Village, by downloading this press release.
