Win a trip to anywhere!

by Kraig Becker on

Creative, socially responsible travelers have the opportunity to win a trip to anywhere they choose, thanks to a new contest that is being run by the non-profit organization travel2change. The contest, which is accepting submissions through July 10th, seeks to identify and fund the best proposals for the sustainable use of water in any destination on the planet, with the aim of funding those projects to generate a positive impact on local communities in the places we travel to.

Entries to the contest can be for any travel destination, in any country in the world. Submissions are being accepted in four categories, including: Health, Environment, Education, and Sport. The submissions will be posted on the travel2change website, where the community can comment and discuss the projects as well. The most valuable participant in those discussions will also be allowed to join the trip to one of the four selected destinations too.

The idea is to show that travel can have a positive, lasting impact on the local communities that we visit in our journeys and to encourage more interaction with the people that live there. In this case, they are encouraging us to consider the sustainable use of water in the projects that we propose. Those proposals will be evaluated on the basis of creativity, effectiveness, impact, feasibility and sustainability.

Do you have a great idea that fits the description above? Submit your proposal, and you may be off on a journey to the destination of your choice later this year.

Travel services for this project are being handled by Kuoni Travel.

Are you a bartender? Win a trip to Oktoberfest!

by Annie Scott on

Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur is holding its first-ever bartender competition this year on September 15. Haven’t heard of Bärenjäger? That’s okay, I hadn’t either.

It’s a 35 percent alcohol liqueur which was originally developed by medieval woodland warriors to aid them in the catching and killing of bears. I’m serious. They called it “meschkinnes.” And Bärenjäger means “Bear Hunter.” It’s now made in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula (“where the sticky substance is especially aromatic”) and imported by Sidney Frank (Jägermeister, Tommy Bahama Rum).

So. How will this get you to Oktoberfest? Well, if you’re a NY resident, be available for the competition September 15 — but first sign up by August 25 on their website, where all the rules and regulations are available. If you’re not a bartender, but happen to be in NY? That’s cool, it’s open to all NY residents, 21 and over.

If you’re not a NY resident, send this article to your mixologist friends who are — the trip is all expense paid for two.