January E-Zine
Welcome to the St Christophers E-zine
Editor's Note - January 2010
2009 was one hell of a year and in what’s become something of a tradition here at St Christopher’s Inns, the first travel e-zine of the New Year is dedicated to the best bits of the last one. Without delving into retrospective nostalgic depths that make you want to reach for the Prozac, this edition is jam packed with every fond, travel tip memory of 2009.
In the top ten I’ve selected the best bits of the guide to President Barack Obama, how to travel for less, the backpacker’s guide to getting the most out of Twitter, the most unusual of urban legends and much more. In other news, the female backpacker’s best friend - Beauty Terrorist, keeps you slim with super foods, tackles damaged hair, cures dried out winter skin and saves you a bucket load of money when it comes to staying pretty on the road.
There’s also a round up of the best books from 2009 in the top five reads on the road, the best bits from personal trainer David Haw’s Backpacker Bites column and the defining tunes of 2009, in the Music Mashup megamix. Throw in the contemporary city event guides for January in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, Berlin, Edinburgh, Newquay and Brighton, and you’ve got the perfect antidote for procrastination in January and New Year self improvements. Until February I wish you a very happy and healthy 2010.
- Rob Savage
This Months Features
- The Top 10 Travel Tips - Best of 2009
- Top 5 Reads of 2009
- Write Around the World
- Beauty Terrorist - Best of 2009
- Snap 4 Nap Photo Competition
- Hot Hostel Competition
- Music Mashup
- Europe's Famous Hostel
- Ethical Travel
- Interview Time - Best of 2009
- 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 Ten Tips - Best of 2009
We bring you the best bits of our guide to Barack Obama, Twitter, how to travel for less, how to dodge Swine Flu, the sexiest summer locations, the top ten tube taboos, unusual urban legends and more!
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 of 2009
The best books from 2009 reappear in the top five reads on the road. We’ve got reviews of Black Swan Green, The Testament of Gideon Mack, Mister Pip, Norwegian Wood and The Uncommon Reader.
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
It’s official. The best travel writing entry of 2009 was Anne Berry-Smith in December, with her story of exploration in Tropea - Calabria, Italy.
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 Best of 2009
The female backpacker's best friend looks back with a mix of the best budget friendly beauty tips, super foods and tips on combating tired, dried out hair.
Got any suggestions for upcoming articles? To submit your ideas EMAIL US.
Snap 4 Nap Competition
Send in your best shots and you could win free accommodation, just like … did with this amazing photo of … Thanks to all the other entries and keep them coming.
Free Nights in Brighton - Competition
December's prize goes to Helen Cruse who answered one simple question. You can win free beds for you and a mate in Brighton, by doing the same.
Music Mashup
We look back on the beats and gigs that defined 2009, for our resident DJ Michelle.
Expand our musical vocabulary by sharing your top tune tips. EMAIL US.
Backpacker Bites
David Haw looks back at 12 months of the importance of stretching, the good and bad of alcohol, muscle memory and dietary fibre.
Got a health related question, comment or smart remark? To submit your ideas EMAIL US.
Europe's Famous Hostel
Explore the best bits from our famous friends in Europe, with a look back at their best travel articles in 2009.
Have you been to London theatre worth spreading the word about?EMAIL US.
Ethical Travel
Jackie Reddy introduces you to Tourism for All UK, a charity that makes travel possible for the disabled and the elderly
We're here to listen about the charities that matter to you so EMAIL US.
Interview Time Best of 2009
Rob Savage looks back on what happened when he met TNT’s Travel Editor, Lonely Planet’s Oliver Berry, Backpacker author John Harris 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:
Berlin and Edinburgh Columnist - Kristin Kendle, Brighton Columnist – Peter Meehan, Bruges Columnist - James Garrett , Backpacker Bites – David Haw, Ethical Travel – Jackie Reddy, Music Mashup – Michelle Mangal, Newquay Columnist - Anthony Fröhlich, Paris Columnist – Lisa Buros, Write For A Night – Tammy Mills
Thank you to:
Everyone who was involved in the 2009 E-zines, especially the writers. Without you guys, none of this would be possible..
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
