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JanSport® Sponsors STA Travel's Summer Interns
As They Travel the World For Free
Chris Danner and Lindsay Clark to Travel to 10 Countries in 11 Weeks with JanSport Gear
San Leandro, Calif. (June 2, 2009) - JanSport®, the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel, today announced its partnership with STA Travel, a global travel specialist with 30 years experience helping students, teachers and young professionals travel the world, to send two interns to travel the world for free, outfitted with JanSport luggage, packs and collegiate apparel.
Chris Danner and Lindsay Clark, the two students chosen from more than 700 applicants to be the world traveler interns for STA Travel, will depart on June 2 to spend three months this summer journeying to 10 countries in 11 weeks with travel adventures including volunteering in Fiji and spotting wildlife on a safari in Kenya and Tanzania to partying in Dubai and island hopping in Greece. (View the full itinerary.) Both travelers will be carrying JanSport's Klamath pack, the perfect multi-purpose backpack designed for rugged durability and easy adjustability on multi-day treks.
"When I applied, I thought this internship sounded like the perfect fit for me and my interests. It was a dream come true, someone was paying for me to travel the world and blog about it," said Danner after being selected. "I've been fortunate enough to use travel to volunteer in Panama and Mexico in the past, so I am really excited about the volunteer experience in Fiji."
"This is a great opportunity for me to continue to explore my passion for travel," said Clark after hearing the news. "I truly believe that traveling and experiencing new cultures is a great way break down barriers and help foster understanding. I can't wait to get on the plane and start blogging."
"JanSport has been an integral component of student travel adventures for over forty years," says Courtney Blacker, JanSport director of brand marketing. "Partnering with STA Travel to foster student travel opportunities abroad extends our relationship with our consumers beyond the campus and effectively weaves our Brand into the adventure of global travel."
Follow the Interns
Both Lindsay Clark and Chris Danner will be blogging and shooting photos and videos of their entire trip. The blog posts, photos and videos can be viewed at www.statravel.com/wti, which is also the place to apply for next year's edition starting later in 2009.
About STA Travel
STA Travel is a global travel specialist with 30 years experience advising young people on holidays and adventures abroad. They offer a unique range of flights, accommodation, tours and expeditions in 90 countries and send over 6 million passengers away each year. STA Travel has over 400 branches worldwide. Visit www.statravel.com for details on all product and services STA Travel is a certified ASTA Green Member.
About JanSport®
Founded in 1967, JanSport is the original outdoor gear Brand that equips people globally with quality backpacks, travel gear and collegiate apparel. Headquartered in San Leandro, California, JanSport stands for fun and discovery. The company's products are sold in retail stores throughout the world. For more information, visit www.jansport.com.
About VF
VF Corporation is a global leader in lifestyle apparel with a diverse portfolio of jeanswear, outdoor, action sports, imagewear, sportswear and contemporary apparel brands. Its principal brands include Wrangler®, Lee®, Riders®, The North Face®, Vans®, Reef®, Eagle Creek®, Eastpak®, JanSport®, Napapijri®, Nautica®, Kipling®, John Varvatos®, 7 For All Mankind®, lucy®, Ella Moss®, Splendid®, Majestic® and Red Kap®.
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