Giveaway: Ten 2013 Magazine Subscriptions

Maybe you did a double-take when you read that title.

Because we are the no-freebie bloggers. We don't do sponsorship link-ups, or write reviews of amazing kitchen gadgets that we've been gifted, or tout hotels and rental apartments in exchange for a free night or two or talk up a restaurant that's given us a free meal. (We do accept advertising but potential advertisers seem more interested in giving us something in exchange for a write-up on the blog than in buying advertising outright. Make of that what you will.)

But, but .... 'tis the season of giving. We owe alot to you, our readers, and we know that. This offer comes with no strings attached, for you or for us. So, why not?

Zinio, web home to thousands of great magazines from around the world (including Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia, where Dave and I are both on the masthead and Saveur and SBS Feast, which we've been contributing to lately) is giving away 10 magazine subscriptions. You can browse and purchase subscriptions or single issues instantly from your computer or mobile device.

What you need to do to win a subscription: browse Zinio and select a magazine, then let us know your chosen magazine's title in the comments. You'll need to give us your full (and real) given and surnames, as well as your real email, to claim your prize.

(If you don't want to use your real name when you comment let us know and we'll contact you by email for it. And rest assured -- we will not use your email for any purpose other than this promotion, nor will we share it with others.)

The first ten readers to respond get the subscriptions. I need to submit the list of winners to Zinio by December 24, so hop to it and, again -- but be sure to use your real email in the comments!

From Dave and I, Happy Holidays! And thanks to the folks at Zinio for making this giveaway possible.

PS -- I moderate comments to keep out spam. I'll try to make them public as they come in so you know when the subscriptions have been given out.

UPDATE: The subscriptions have been spoken for! Thanks to all who participated and to everyone, thanks for reading this year. As a consolation prize, Zinio is offering 50% off through December.

Comments

[Ross Gillespie]

Hi Guys

What a great and kind gift! If successful I'd go for Travel+Leisure.

All the best,

Ross

[Robyn]

You've got it Ross! 1 down, 9 to go. T+L USA?

[Mei]

As much as I love food magazines, I already have way too many! Harper's Bazaar UK would be my pick (time to update the wardrobe! Love your writing and thanks for the opportunity to win a subscription.

[Lee Y W]

Forbes! Please keep my full name hidden, thanks

[Scott MacDonald]

Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia

Thanks for sharing!

Happy Holidays to you guys!

--Scott

[Robyn]

7 subscriptions left.

Thanks Mei -- could you please email me your full name (given name, surname)? robyn.eckhardt@gmail.com Thanks

[Axel Felsenstein]

Hi,

I'll go for Travel+Leisure Southeast Asia.

Best wishes

Axel

[Robyn]

5 left!

[Jennifer Chandler]

Ok, I'd like Travel and Leisure Southeast Asia, since you are on the masthead, never mind my budget.

(When do you come to Bhutan??)

And, thank you.

[Robyn]

Hi Jennifer, we try to do the less-pricey types of stories for T+LSEA. At least our food stories are rarely high falutin'.
Gosh we'd love to revisit Bhutan (were there in 1998). But, um, speaking of pricey ....
(There's a Bhutan story in this month's T+LSEA.)

[Lilian Lau]

AFAR please! Thanks!

[Kavey]

Travel Africa, please. :-)

[Cameron Solley]

Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia - because that's where I want to explore!

Cheers - and I love your blogs.

[Tze Leong Chan]

Travel & Leisure SE Asia!

Thanks, love your blog :)

[Scott MacDonald]

Changed my mind....

Saveur if I made the first ten.

Thanks you guys!

[Jennifer Chandler]

I appreciate that You do the less pricey food stories! I usually drool over them, and can actually imagine doing something similar. Stories about the latest $1000 a night place--less interesting.

Dave could lead a tourism photo seminar for the tourism board, then they get you the visa without the added fee . . . Or you do a joint seminar . . .

[Robyn]

Jennifer, we would LOVE to do that. And that is a fantastic idea! Dave actually has a couple of photography workshops outside of Malaysia in the works.

[Arnulf K.]

I'd go with Travel & Leisure SE Asia.

Thanks a bunch and merry christmas!

Arnulf

PS: Please ask for full name via mail in case I've still made it, thanks!

[Claire White]

Am I too late? Hope not!
SBS Feast please!

[David Holker]

Wow! This is such a neat offer.
I would choose Robb Report if I am fortunate to make the cut.
Love the blog.
Cheers!

[Gary Levitan]

ESPN the magazine for sure. Pure awesomeness for Gaty

[Gail.]

Are there 10 already? If not, I would want Clean Eating. Thanks, Gail.

[Robyn]

Arnulf, Claire, David, Gary, Gail -- Sorry, you are too late. Thanks for checking in though. And Happy Holidays!

[imz]

Damn... I.ve missed out!! like to hear of any future giveaways.