October E-Zine
Welcome to the St Christophers E-zine
Editor's Note - October 2011
Winter may well be on the horizon but the backpacker circuit in Europe is busier than ever with the Amsterdam Dance Event landing in Holland, Musikfest arriving in Berlin, Dance Marathon parading through London and the Agharta Jazz Festival serenading the streets of Prague.
On top of the many events lighting up October, this edition of the E-zine also brings you the Top Ten Backpacks on the market, the hottest books to load them up with and a healthy dollop of brain food in Matt the Mouth’s opinion column, dedicated this month to the lives of the rich and famous.
Throw in a top travel writing competition entry all about the Island of Elba, a hearty travel book extract covering the UK’s hottest hiking routes and an Ethical Travel column exploring green transport, and you should have enough to tide you over in the run up to the November edition!
Until next time backpackers.
- Rob Savage
This Months Features
- Top Ten Best Backpacks
- Top 5 Reads
- Write Around the World
- Belushi's Box
- Matt the Mouth
- Americans Abroad
- Book Extract - The UK's County Tops by Jonny Muir
- Europe's Famous Hostel - Top 10 Places to Eat in Naples
- Ethical Travel
- Flying Pig Hostel
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 Best Backpacks
This month Sam Dury road tests the most essential piece of kit in a backpacker’s travel arsenal – backpacks! From gender specific bags with molded foam straps to light weight numbers ideal for hot climates, Sam has the best options for your trip.
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 October our top books include Steven Fry's second autobiography - The Fry Chronicles, Dark Matter by Michelle Paver, The UK's County Tops by Jonny Muir, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carre and more.
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 Jackie Vitiello takes the travel writing crown with her tale of The Island of Elba, a hop a skip and a ferry ride away from Tuscany. Read her tale of lush green mountains, colourful villages and crystal clear seas here.
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
This month we round up the big events coming to a Belushi’s bar near you. With great deals for university Freshers heading back to school, Rugby World Cup events and a new look Belushi’s bar coming to Hammersmith, it’s full steam ahead.
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 October column Matt delves into the world of celebrity life and analyses just how dreary the dizzying heights of fame can be.
Americans Abroad
Offering sage advice to ex-pats, columnist Ned Phillips shares his thoughts how travelling differs from taking a vacation. From cocktails on the beach to hitchhiking with Billie goats, Ned’s got it covered.
Book Extract - Are We Nearly There Yet?
This month we were lucky enough to get a free extract of The UK's County Tops, 82 Walks to Reach the Top of 91 Historic Counties by Jonny Muir. Explore the best of what the UK has to offer in this exciting new travel guide.
Flying Pig E-Zine
This month we have an exclusive extract from the upcoming edition of the The Flying Pig Travel E-zine and it’s all about Amsterdam’s hidden secrets. Join Matt Smith as he looks into secret bars and party scenes you won’t believe exist.
Europe's Famous Hostel
This month our friends at Europe’s Famous Hostels are focused on Naples with a top ten list of the best places to eat pizza, pasta and then some in this fantastic Italian city.
Have you been to London theatre worth spreading the word about?EMAIL US.
Ethical Travel
Jackie Reddy investigates sustainable transport and the benefits of hybrid cars, shared cycles, and car sharing. It might not be a sci-fi answer to the declining oil reserves but it is the future for many.
We're here to listen about the charities that matter to you so EMAIL US.
Build Africa
Last year St Christopher's Inns decided to throw our support behind the charity - Stichting Japthi, supporting orphans in India. Our donation came from backpackers just like you - who instead of returning their key card deposit of one Euro, donated this to Stichting Japthi. Here's what happened.
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 / Darrell Biggs
Feature Writers:
Americans Abroad – Ned Phillips, Amsterdam Columnist - Ankita Mahabir, Berlin and Edinburgh Columnist - Kristin Kendle, Brighton Columnist – Johanna Müller, Bruges Columnist - James Garrett, Ethical Travel – Jackie Reddy, Intern Writer – Sam Dury, London Columnist – Zoe Smith, Newquay Columnist - Anthony Fröhlich, Opinion Piece – Matt Smith, Paris Columnist – Seth Valentine, Write For A Night – Jackie Vitiello
Thank you to:
Thank you to: Cicerone, Michael Joseph, Orion, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Sceptre, Belushi’s bars, Europe’s Famous Hostels, the Flying Pigs and the travel writing team.
We NEED YOU
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