Tours to island where JFK Jr. wed Oct 13, 2008
Backpackers hiking the route are forced to step off and let him pass ... "The way it was, only an 18-year-old backpacker could walk the 13 miles up the trail to see some of these historical sites," Kingston said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Britt's body: no proof of violence Oct 13, 2008
THE body of Britt Lapthorne will be handed to the Victorian coroner after a Croatian autopsy found no evidence of violence but failed to provide any new information on how the 21-year-old Australian backpacker died in the early hours of September 18. Ms Lapthorne's father, Dale, in Dubrovnik, said he was frustrated and upset by the lack of information in the report, which he called almost "childish" in its content. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
'My daughter died because they didn't care' Oct 11, 2008
A BODY found off the coast of Dubrovnik is that of missing Australian backpacker Britt Lapthorne. Font size. (NEWS.com.au)
Body found in Croatia a blonde female: report Oct 10, 2008
October 10, 2008 - 5:12AM A Croatian detective has denied claims a body recovered from the sea off Dubrovnik bears similarities to Britt Lapthorne, the missing Australian backpacker's father said ... But in a similar case three years ago, Croatian police said a body found in the sea had probably been there for several months before it was confirmed to be that of murdered British backpacker Peter Rushton, who had vanished just five weeks earlier. (The Age, Australia -- World)
My gut feeling says body isn't Britt: mother Oct 10, 2008
The mother of missing Melbourne backpacker Britt Lapthorne says she hopes Croatian authorities will not say unidentified remains belong to her daughter, just to close the case. At her home on Melbourne's northern fringe, Elke Lapthorne told reporters it is her gut feeling that a body found on the Croatian coast, is not that of her daughter. (ABC Online)
Local woman describes mountain ordeal Oct 8, 2008
Tomlinson, a backpacker himself, mentioned the mistake of wearing cotton, which absorbs water quickly and doesn't dry fast, a bad combination in the kind of cold, wet conditions Lafferty and her group experienced. Lafferty said that she was well equipped with a waterproof jacket, waterproof boots and water resistant pants. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Local supporters of candidates sound off on the debate Oct 8, 2008
Happycamper wrote on Oct 8, 2008 5:02 AM:" I am self employed and pay my own health insurance premiums and medical bills. McCain's plan is the superior one for the self employed. I am a Democrat who will cast a vote for McCain. I am also an environmentalist. For those of you who think it is Obama who you have to vote for if you are a 'nature freak' like me, read the latest issue of Backpacker magazine. In addition to the 'facts', there is a fun poll of the magazine's readers' views. Who would... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Papers must return to core business Oct 7, 2008
Ewin Hannan and Milanda Rout THE father of backpacker Britt Lapthorne suggests his daughter is a "sacrificial lamb" in relations between Australia and Croatia. Johan Norberg MORE power for those who are at fault this time is no solution. (The Australian)
Body found in Dubrovnik Oct 6, 2008
It is not known yet whether the body is that of a male or female, but the find comes just an hour after the father of the missing Australian backpacker Britt Lapthorne reported that specialist detectives from Zagreb had said "they were still searching". Dale Lapthorne had earlier met the specialist criminal investigator yesterday and said he felt reassured that a faint hope remained of finding his daughter alive and that someone "is on top of the case". (The Age, Australia -- World)
'Glimmer of hope' in case of missing Britt Oct 6, 2008
Mr Lapthorne's frustration at being left for another day without contact with local police was exacerbated by further reports that an English backpacker who was with his daughter at the nightclub on the night of her disappearance had made a statement to Australian authorities and had visited Scotland Yard - but had yet to hear from Croatian police ... However he said he did not support calls by backpackers on Facebook to boycott the hostel saying he did not want anybody's business to be... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Family emotions mixed on Mallard report Oct 6, 2008
A cold case review into Ms Lawrence's murder found the likely killer was British backpacker Simon Rochford. Rochford committed suicide in an Albany prison after a television report revealed he was a suspect in the case. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Adventurers tell tales of tragedy discovered Oct 4, 2008
Morrow said he thought he'd found money belonging to a backpacker. When he realized the money and ID cards belonged to Fossett, he made contact with the Fossett family through his attorney. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hostel family confident Britt suspect son will be released Oct 3, 2008
Police in Dubrovnik are expected to release from custody the son of the owner of the hostel where Australian backpacker Britt Lapthorne was staying before she disappeared two weeks ago ... The young man is known to have spoken to the group of young backpackers in the hostel on September 18, the night the 21-year-old Melbourne woman disappeared under mysterious circumstances. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Britt Lapthorne's disappearance: hostel owner's son held Oct 3, 2008
THE son of a Croatian hostel owner was last night in custody of police investigating the disappearance of Australian backpacker Britt Lapthorne. A man is being held by Croatian police over the disappearance of Melbourne backpacker Britt Lapthorne. (The Australian)
Pale shade of green Sep 21, 2008
BOTTOM LINE: Sarah Palin is somewhere between resource raider and greenie backpacker -- but where, exactly, and why, it's hard to tell. ADVERTISEMENT. (Anchorage Daily News)
Late pastors journal continues to sustain others Sep 13, 2008
An avid backpacker, Turner gravitated to the very highest places, where you can see above the trees, his wife, Diane, said ... A Backpacker magazine article by Jeff Rennicke drew widespread attention and was included in the book Adrenaline 2002: The Years Best Stories of Adventure and Survival. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Survivor hits pavement to bring hope to others Sep 12, 2008
But today, after treatment and surgeries, Langill is an avid hiker, backpacker and rock climber and will be participating in this Saturday s Boston Heart Walk at the DCR Hatch Shell to bring hope to others coping with heart issues and to raise money for research to fight heart disease and stroke. Langill underwent heart repair surgery at age 12 and suffered a stroke in 1996. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
NZ man guilty of sex attack on Aussie Sep 11, 2008
The jury took just 75 minutes to find Maia Crawford Rongonui guilty of assaulting the 21-year-old backpacker with intent to commit sexual violation, and sexually violating her in the attack last year ... He had denied the woman's story that he had offered to show her the way to her backpacker hostel after meeting her in Christchurch, where she had spent the night partying with teammates on April 7, 2007. (The Age)
Who goes on holiday to Zimbabwe? Aug 28, 2008
"I realised it wasn't going to be Disneyland. I saw a couple of other tourists in a backpacker place - but basically there was nothing to do for tourists." ... Backpacker tourists still flocking to Zimbabwe does not surprise me at all ... Backpackers are usually very tight with cash, but desperately yearning to have impressive and "hard-core" tales to tell in a blase manner when they get home. (BBC News -- UK)
The carnival is over Aug 24, 2008
Ironically located uptown of the bourgeois bolthole of Kemang, Jalan Jaksa is ostensibly Jakarta's backpacker central. Backpacker numbers have dropped off in Indonesia over the past decade, possibly due to global perceptions of the country but also no doubt because so many young people are far too busy with their Facebook accounts these days to bung a few pairs of socks in a rucksack and head out on a global gallivant. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Glacier Park: The next century - Visitors, infrastructure needs rise while funding plateaus Aug 19, 2008
In September 2007, Backpacker magazine released a survey of readers, asking them which national park was most at risk from climate change. Glacier Park ranked No. 1, with 47 percent of the vote. (Missoulian, MT)
SPOT Satellite Messenger Delivers Over 2.5 Million Message Transmissions in First Nine Months Aug 8, 2008
Honored with the 2008 Backpacker Magazine Editors' Choice Award at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in February, the SPOT Satellite Messenger enables users to send their GPS location and custom text and e-mail status message updates to friends, family or an emergency response center independent of cellular coverage. Personal alert messages include custom peace-of-mind ``I'm OK:'' and need assistance ``Help'' status to friends and family; sharing adventures with GPS tracking, and 9-1-1 alerts for... (Primezone Releases)
Report led to death: Inquest Jul 23, 2008
Deputy State Coroner Evelyn Vickers told an inquest into English backpacker Simon Rochford's suicide in the Perth Coroners Court today she had reached the conclusion an ABC news report on May 18, 2006 had contributed to Rochford's suicide. Ms Vickers said the report which revealed Rochford's identity had led her to believe his death was related to the news report the previous day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Sending the wrong message about recreation Jul 20, 2008
Thus were born "user fees,'' without much thought about how maybe the tiny subsidies that were supporting parks and recreation areas might actually be paying us all back by getting portly Americans up, out and moving. I admit to a prejudice here. I worry that the American health care system is about to be crushed under a load of aging American blubber. Perhaps a better investment all around would be to spend money encouraging people to do that which makes them healthier, but we've gone the... (Anchorage Daily News)
New Johnson Outdoors products tout latest technology Jul 20, 2008
It s meant to be like a backpacker or sportsman s watch, Snupik-Grebe said about the $140 TraiLeader. It s both a navigational aid and used for those who want to know how much exercise they re getting from their outdoor pursuits. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Victim of bear attack recovering from hand wounds Jul 19, 2008
In southwestern Montana, state wildlife officials trapped and killed a black bear north of Dillon after a backpacker was bitten while cooking fish at his campsite earlier this month, The Montana Standard reported ... The agency said it could not be certain the bear was the same one that bit the backpacker. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Body Found In Sierra May Be Local Man Jul 17, 2008
sheriff's spokeswoman said the body was found Wednesday in Bishop Pass at an elevation of about 12,000 feet after a backpacker reporter a rock slide. Roper said a recovery team was bringing the body down from the mountains. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Feds to Rainbows: Move gathering Jun 26, 2008
"They cover every latrine, bury every fire pit, redistribute the stones and rocks used to line the fire pits and build ovens, pick up all garbage including every single ciggarette butt and rake up all the trails; reseeding them with local grasses obtained from forest service biologists. It takes about 800 Rainbows (Clean-up Crew) 6-8 weeks of all-day work to complete this process.Can you tell me the average camper, backpacker, or hunter goes through so much trouble to erase every trace of their... (Casper Star-Tribune)
* World News Quick Take Jun 25, 2008
Two men were arrested yesterday and charged with the murder of a South Korean tourist who disappeared on a backpacker holiday nearly five years ago, police said. His body has not been found. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Results of North Bank enquiry-by-design Jun 25, 2008
Boutique accommodation - including floating backpacker accommodation. Retail outlets and entertainment venues under the Riverside Expressway. (Queensland Business Review)
Minnesota backpacker missing in Alaska; search in third day Jun 24, 2008
Web Search powered by yahoo. DAN JOLING Associated Press Writer. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Deep in Laos Jun 22, 2008
Luang Prabang, with an 11:30 p.m. curfew, is free from advertising billboards and backpacker nightclubs. The old city is small and life moves at the pace of the local tuk-tuks and 50 cc motorbikes. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
John Anderson - Come On Down! Jun 21, 2008
BackPacker - yes I agree the last thing I would want would be for the Thrashers to get Bill Parcellsed. So, is this enough to make you re-think attending games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Eco-Touring in Honduras Jun 3, 2008
From cruise shipper to backpacker, every traveler who sets foot on the island, including me, is contributing to this process. I came to Honduras hoping to unravel some of the effects of travelbecause I travel and don't intend to stop and because, as a child of my time, I'm cursed with the burden of knowing I live in a planet-sized web of cause and effect. (Slate)
Rapid City native to climb Mount Rainier Jun 3, 2008
As a part of Backpacker Magazine s Summit for Someone Program, she will climb the 14,410-foot glaciated volcano in Washington State. On a three-day summit climb, she will don crampons and wield an ice pick as she navigates the peak. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
How Hugh said no to soap on a rope May 31, 2008
Gone is the enclosed glass canopy at the front, once home to the famed Oz Rock Cafe but later plagued by backpackers ... to the Miss Backpacker pageant. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Joanne Lees wants Kombi van destroyed May 27, 2008
The girlfriend of murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio wants the Kombi van at the centre of one of Australia's most infamous crimes to be destroyed, police say. Joanne Lees was contacted by Northern Territory police after the orange van was released from the Supreme Court basement in Darwin on Monday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Hot & Cool Vacations May 27, 2008
The cheapest of all travel - walking - is gaining new converts via Backpacker, the magazine for hikers that's had a double-digit spurt in circulation in recent months. You lose lots of weight walking, and can save enough cash to buy gas to drive to the beach later to show off your toned-up bod. (New York Post -- Business)
Kossmann put lives at risk, panel finds May 21, 2008
Richard BakerMay 21, 2008 - 12:48PM. Former Alfred hospital trauma chief Thomas Kossmann conducted surgery that had the potential for "catastrophic outcomes", the lead investigator of an expert medical panel investigating the surgeon has concluded. (The Age)
Rogue nurses May 17, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008. In the week that celebrated International Nurses Day, senior academic John Field revealed a small but dark side to nursing. (cairns.com.au)
Carey moving to Queensland: report May 14, 2008
The Backpacker Are you really travelling or just repeating the cliches. Search for aliens doesn't negate faith: Vatican. (The Age)
Buried report reveals bay plan rejection May 8, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Wendy Frew Urban Affairs EditorMay 9, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Metro throws Sydney's big plan on its head May 7, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Linton Besser Transport ReporterMay 7, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald)
The Ellies Exam May 5, 2008
Backpacker is for the no-nonsense camper and the mountain-climbing set, so it's no surprise to find step-by-step instructions on how to gut trout while you're out trudging in the woods. But nothing truly says roughing it in the great outdoors like the mag's instructions on how to cook the fish with a cranberry and toasted almond sauce. (New York Post -- Business)
Backpacker Wins National Magazine Award for General Excellence May 3, 2008
May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night in New York City, the American Society of Magazine Editors named Backpacker the winner of its 2008 National Magazine Award for General Excellence in the 250,000 to 500,000 circulation category ... According to ASME, the award celebrates "the effectiveness with which writing, reporting, editing and design all come together to command readers' attention and fulfill the magazine's unique editorial mission." This is Backpacker's second NMA win (and fourth nomination)... (PR Newswire)
ASME Names Winners for 2008 National Magazine Awards May 2, 2008
The 2008 National Magazine Award winners are: -- National Geographic for General Excellence (over 2,000,000 circulation) -- The New Yorker for General Excellence (1,000,000 to 2,000,000 circulation) -- GQ for General Excellence (500,000 to 1,000,000 circulation) -- Backpacker for General Excellence (250,000 to 500,000 circulation) -- Mother Jones for General Excellence (100,000 to 250,000 circulation) -- Print for General Excellence (under 100,000 circulation) -- Popular Mechanics for Personal... (PR Newswire)
National Geographic clinches 3 magazine awards May 2, 2008
Other winners included GQ, Backpacker, Mother Jones and Print for general excellence in their respective circulation categories. The awards are presented by the American Society of Magazine Editors. (ABC News -- Wire)
Cover letters that work Apr 21, 2008
If youre a student paying your way through university, or perhaps a backpacker touring Australia, remember that employers and recruitment agencies need to know when and how long you can work. State clearly your availability and whether youre interested in morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, full days or vacation work only. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
KEEN Inc. Announces STAND Winners, Gives $150,000 in Award Money Sustainability-focused Contest Fostered Vision & Enables Action Apr 9, 2008
Judges included naturalist and writer Terry Tempest Williams, designer Yves Behar, Backpacker Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jon Dorn and world-champion free skier Alison Gannett. Each of the following grand prize winners will receive a $25,000 award: o STAND UP: Creative Outlets Spencer Brown founded "Rent a Green Box" after spending $800 on cardboard boxes he knew would end up landfills. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Continental shift Mar 30, 2008
Vacationers now seek restoration in stilted luxury bungalows set above the sea and backpacker lodges tucked in towns on Bastimentos, Isla Colon, and others nearby. Bastimentos is a hub for Panamanians with African roots, a community more connected to Caribbean culture. (Boston Globe)
Sabotage suspected as fuel spill pollutes New Zealand fjord Mar 25, 2008
A backpacker hostel in Alice Springs faces possible legal action after allegedly evicting a group of Aboriginal people because of their race. Tuesday, 11 March 2008. (Yahoo News -- Oil Spills)
Green bandwagon gets a big push Mar 24, 2008
"I've always been a backpacker, kind of leave-no-footprint-oriented. We try not to live our lives like pigs at the trough.". Persuading people such as Creasman to lighten their carbon footprint is easier than persuading others, says Bill Guns, CEO of SRI Consulting Business Intelligence, a consumer behavior research firm. (USA Today)
Milking the EU?Bulgaria risks losing European farm funds if corruption continues Mar 18, 2008
" Pressure is growing on the Bulgarian government from farmers, the public, but above all from the EU. With European public opinion increasingly sceptical about the merits of bringing poor countries like Bulgaria into an enlarged European Union, Brussels needs to prove taxpayers' money is not going down the drain. Bookmark with: LATEST NEWS THE UK AND EUROPE FEATURES LISBON TREATY MOST E-MAILED A380 to make UK commercial debut Vegan diet 'help' for arthritis Murder charge in backpacker case... (BBC News -- Europe)
Richard LeakeySouth Africa's elephant cull masks huge conservation progress Mar 18, 2008
" While I will never "like" the idea of elephant culling, I do accept that given the impacts of human induced climate change, and habitat destruction, elephants in and outside of protected areas will become an increasingly serious problem unless some key populations are reduced and maintained at appropriate levels. Human pressures A part of the problem is caused by increasing demand for resources by humans, and I believe that we have a responsibility to check habitat impacts in order to reduce... (BBC News -- Science)
Sharp fall in US factory output Mar 18, 2008
Every major category except mining was down pretty substantially," said Cary Leahey, an economist at Decision Economics. "This report is saying that the economy is in recession in the first quarter," he added. The US economy is expecgted to slow sharply in the next six months as the credit crunch and the property crash take effect. The housing market has been hit by falling property prices. Banks and mortgage providers have suffered because they loaned money to home buyers with poor credit... (BBC News -- Business)
Kenya poll violence 'was planned' Mar 18, 2008
Murder charge in backpacker case. Early warning for bad behaviour. (BBC News -- Africa)
Deep trouble Mar 15, 2008
Once a favorite stop on the backpacker circuit and rumored subject of the Madonna hit La Isla Bonita, the narrow, 25-mile-long island has retained much of its "no shirt, no shoes, no problem" vibe. Golf carts and rusty bicycles still outnumber cars on the recently paved streets of tourist hub San Pedro, the island's only town (pop. (USA Today)
Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth' Mar 5, 2008
Success of abstinence in cutting teen pregnancies is a 'myth. By Sarah WomackLast Updated: 1:48am GMT 02/12/2006. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Blog dude gets rude shock for scribbles Feb 29, 2008
Nineteen year-old backpacker and blogger Max Gogarty stood in the auditorium while readers flooded The Guardian's website message board with the electronic equivalent of stones ... co.uk, one of the world's most successful news websites, it probably seemed like a good idea: hire a hip teen blogger to report from the coalface of the backpacker circuit in India and Thailand ... With each line in his blog, the charge sheet against Gogarty grew: colonist (he was travelling to India and Thailand... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Our woman in Thailand visits Cambodia Feb 22, 2008
After an hour or so, we caught up with the rest of the gang and headed to the "fresh market: a covered market, not unlike a sok, filled with live animals, plants, fruits, veggies and other assorted market items. S. Pace Should you need a large Buddha during your travels, they are wrapped and ready to go. Of note: a pink plastic bin of eels swimming around dirty shallow water, a yellow tub of dark gray water snakes, a white tub of fish that resembles koi, but not that pretty, and another yellow... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Yoga Journal Circulation Increases 5.8 Percent in Second Half of 2007 from Same Period Previous Year Feb 21, 2008
In addition to its Healthy Living Group -- which includes Yoga Journal, Backpacker, Vegetarian Times, Better Nutrition, Optimum Wellness and Whole Foods Market(R) magazine -- the company also publishes Southwest Art, American Cowboy, Log Home Design, Log Home Living, Timber Home Living, Building Systems, Black Belt and Yachts International. AIM produces and markets videos and books and produces 12 shows on log homes and more than two dozen building seminars. (PR Newswire)
If looks could kill Feb 17, 2008
She could just fund her travels a lot more easily than the average backpacker working two bar jobs. It was in Turkey, she recalls, that she first let her hair grow out to its real colour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Icy trails, treacherous roads linger amidst winter storms Feb 3, 2008
The backpacker was prepared for the ordeal, rescuers said. He had a personal locator beacon, he had overnight gear, and once he switched on the beacon he set up camp and stayed put, Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit members Rick Maschek and Patrick McCurdy reported. (North County Times)
Lander crowd wonders how Game and Fish will pay for delisting wolf Jan 27, 2008
"I'm an avid backpacker, me and my dogs," he said. "I'm not a hunter or a rancher, but I can see where they're coming from. But I can also see the other side. You've got to keep an open mind.". (Casper Star-Tribune)
Sydney: A green and pleasant city Jan 27, 2008
Accommodation and Food: Sydney has an enormous quantity and range of accommodation - from cheap and cheerful backpacker accommodation to exclusive five-star hotels. For ease of access to the parks and gardens city central hotels are the best option. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
