April E-Zine
Welcome to the St Christophers E-zine
Editor's Note - April 2011
Love it or loathe it, the Royal Wedding is set to take over London in April and with more than ten million people coming to a stand still in the city alone, you can bet it’s going to be one of the glitziest affairs in history.
In other news the Ethical Travel column for April packs a punch by tackling perceptions of dangerous destinations and in the monthly travel writing competition we head to Malaysia with winning author Li Yuann Chua, and her experience in the rainforests among the Orangutans.
I’ll see you next month or maybe around the hostel in Newquay – a top destination and now Trip Advisor’s second best beach in Britain! Until May.
- Rob Savage
This Months Features
- The Top 10 Travel Tips
- Top 5 Reads
- Write Around the World
- Belushi's Box
- Matt the Mouth
- Americans Abroad
- Hotel Hostel Competition
- Europe's Famous Hostel
- Ethical Travel
- Flying Pig Special
- Snap 4 Nap Competition
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 Travel Tips - London Attractions
This month we turn our attention to the ever lovely London and present to you the top ten things not to miss, during any trip to the British capital. From the Tate Modern to the top shops, we’ve got it covered.
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
In April our favourite books include Call of the White by Felicity Aston, The Road by Cormac McCarthy, The Ritz London Book of Afternoon Tea and more from the best publishers in the business.
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 Li Yuann Chua takes the travel writing crown with her soul stirring story of Sabah in East Malaysia, and the stunning rainforests that almost defy description.
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.
Belushi's Box
Join Steph Knowles from Belushi’s as she previews all the best events coming up in your nearest Belushi’s bar!
Got any suggestions for upcoming articles? To submit your ideas EMAIL US.
Matt the Mouth
Matt Smith is a comical cynic who spends his time pondering the highs and lows of growing up. In his April column he ponders Freud’s Id and the little voices in your head that say no to the things you really want.
Americans Abroad
Offering sage advice to ex-pats, columnist Ned Phillips shares the highs and lows of renting an apartment in a city like Paris and just what it takes to find the perfect place without breaking the bank.
Hot Hostel Competition - Berlin
This month's prize goes to Miriam Isaacs who answered one simple question. You can win free beds for you and a mate in Newquay, by doing the same.
Expand our musical vocabulary by sharing your top tune tips. EMAIL US.
Snap 4 Nap Photo Competition
Send in your best shots and you could win free accommodation, just like Margarita Herran Cutando did with this photo of the Colosseum in Rome. Thanks for all the entries and keep them coming.
Got a health related question, comment or smart remark? To submit your ideas EMAIL US.
Europe's Famous Hostel
This month we bring you a sample of the top ten things to do in Budapest, courtesy of our friends at Europe’s Famous Hostels and their brand new base in Hungary - Hostel Maverick.
Have you been to London theatre worth spreading the word about?EMAIL US.
Ethical Travel
This month Jackie Reddy tackles the changing travel landscape and takes a look at dangerous destinations, the response to a guidebook about Iraq and how perceptions of a stable tourist destination, can shift in the blink of an eye.
We're here to listen about the charities that matter to you so EMAIL US.
Flying Pig Special
Our friends at The Flying Pig youth hostels in Amsterdam are world famous for their relaxed atmosphere and authentic Amsterdam style. They’ve got a lot going on at two hostels in the city of sin, so check them out.
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 - Tuguldur Baatar / Wojtek Bronikowski / Eoin Norton
Feature Writers:
Americans Abroad – Ned Phillips, Berlin and Edinburgh Columnist - Kristin Kendle, Brighton Columnist – Johanna Müller, Bruges Columnist - James Garrett , Ethical Travel – Jackie Reddy, London Columnist – Nathan Birdsall, Newquay Columnist - Anthony Fröhlich, Opinion Piece – Matt Smith, Paris Columnist – Seth Valentine, Write For A Night – Li Yuann Chua
Thank you to:
Riverside Studios, Greenwich Playhouse, Random House, Picador, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, Ebury Press, Summersdale, Europe’s Famous Hostels, the Flying Pigs 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
