April E-Zine
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Editor's Note - April 2010
This month I dedicate my editor’s note to a hero of mine – Simon Reeve. Simon has been trotting around the globe for a fair few years now, making documentaries for the BBC, writing best selling books, contributing columns to the broadsheets and much more, so when the opportunity to interview him for the April E-zine came along, it really was a dream come true.
In my interview you can learn all about Simon’s latest TV series as he follows the Tropic of Cancer around the world, what it was like to accompany a Mexican SWAT Team on a drug bust, how he predicted the rise of Al Queda and how he’d sell himself in the personal ads, among other things.
In other exciting news I’m very happy to welcome three new travel writers to the fold – Seth Valentine who’s taking over the events forecasting in Paris, Ned Phillips who has been tasked to dole out first hand advice for Americans living abroad and Matt Smith who brings a little fire with the very first opinion column to grace the e-zine. Here’s hoping this helps to tide you over until May.
- Rob Savage
This Month's Features
- Top 10 Foreign Phrases
- Top 5 Reads - April 2010
- Write Around the World
- Beauty Terrorist
- Matt the Mouth
- Americans Abroad
- Belushi's Box
- Europe's Famous Hostels
- Ethical Travel
- Interview Time
- Backpacker Bites
Thank you to the E-zine team and all the contributers who helped to put this month's issue together. For a full list of the people behind the magic click here
Top 10 Foreign Phrases
This month we bring you the top ten useful phrases across Europe in eight different languages! By the time you’re done with this article, you’ll be practically bi-lingual!
If you've got a great Top 10 fill us in. The world is full of travellers looking for the next big adventure so give them a helping hand. To submit your ideas EMAIL US.
Top Five Reads - April 2010
The best books this month include So Much for That by Lionel Shriver, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, Katy Carter Wants a Hero by Ruth Saberton, One Day by David Nicholls and The Lost City of Z by David Grann.
We've been getting lots of info about what you are wrapping your eyes around so why not share it with your backpacking fellows? To submit your ideas EMAIL US.
Write Around the World
This month we crown Andrea Macdonald as the winner of our monthly travel writing competition, with her captivating tale of the yearlong Christmas festivities in Lapland.
Try your hand at travel writing, send us your submission and if we publish it you get two free nights in a St. Christopher's hostel. To submit your storys EMAIL US.
Beauty Terrorist
The female backpacker's best friend is back with a no holds barred account of just how bad Botox is for you and exactly what the plastic peeps are doing to their expressionless faces.
Got any suggestions for upcoming articles? To submit your ideas EMAIL US.
Matt the Mouth
Matt Smith is a comical cynic who spends a fair amount of time pondering the high and lows of growing up. In his first opinion piece for the E-zine he tackles a rather slippery issue on the pavements of Paris.
Americans Abroad
Offering sage advice to ex-pats and then some, we have new E-zine columnist, Ned Phillips. He shares his first hand tips on how to survive overseas and blend in with the culture around you.
Belushi's Box
Join Step Knowles from Belushi’s as she previews all the best events coming in your nearest Belushi’s bar!
Expand our musical vocabulary by sharing your top tune tips. EMAIL US.
Backpacker Bites
David Haw is back with his guide to keeping fit and more when you’re away from home and on the road.
Got a health related question, comment or smart remark? To submit your ideas EMAIL US.
Europe's Famous Hostel
Join our famous friends across Europe with a round up of their video blogs from the most exciting cities in Europe!
Have you been to London theatre worth spreading the word about?EMAIL US.
Ethical Travel
Jackie Reddy shares her tips on travel etiquette, minding your manners and more when you’re away from home and in a place where you don’t know the rules.
We're here to listen about the charities that matter to you so EMAIL US.
Interview Time
Rob Savage talks to Simon Reeve about his round the world trip for the BBC, his New York Times best seller, taking on champion female wrestlers in Mexico and more.
Let us know who you want to talk to and we'll try to pin them down.To submit your ideas EMAIL US.
Pre-Paid Gap Year Card
This Chip & Pin pre-paid Mastercard is a masterpiece for the international backpacker and it gives you great travel offers, discounts, emergency transfer capabilities & fraud protection. www.gapyearcard.com
Credits:
Editor-in-Chief - Robert Savage, Graphic Design and Layout - Eoin Norton / Tuguldur Baatar
Feature Writers:
Americans Abroad – Ned Phillips, Berlin and Edinburgh Columnist - Kristin Kendle, Brighton Columnist – Peter Meehan, Bruges,, Columnist - James Garrett , Backpacker Bites – David Haw, Ethical Travel – Jackie Reddy, Newquay Columnist - Anthony Fröhlich, Opinion Piece – Matt Smith, Paris Columnist – Seth Valentine, Write For A Night – Andrea Macdonald
Thank you to:
The BBC, Simon Reeve, Amy Chapman PR, Bab.la, Harper Collins , MacLehose Press, Orion, Hodder & Stoughton, Simon & Schuster Ltd, Europe’s Famous Hostels, Greenwich Playhouse, the Riverside Studios and the travel writing team.
We NEED YOU
Got a burning question, some succulent travel tips or just feeling lonely on your round the world trek? Then e-mail us now and we'll do our best to interact with you!
Send in your submissions to submissions@st-christophers.co.uk
