Category: archive
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Meeting News from London by Padmassana
This months meeting took place to the organ music from the wedding taking place in the Church of Scotland upstairs. Our first speaker was Tricia Hayne who gave us an…
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Meeting News from New York
We are sorry to say that for the time being, New York meetings are suspended as Laurie really needs a helper. If you have some time to spare and are…
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Meeting News from Ontario
For information on Ontario meetings, please contact Svatka Hermanek: shermanek@schulich.yorku.ca or Bruce Weber: tel. 416-203-0911 or Paul Webb: tel. 416-694-8259. Meetings are held on the third Friday of January, March,…
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Meeting News from Texas
Due to bereavement in Christina's family, we regret to say that Texas meetings have stopped pending further notice. If you have time to spare and would like to take over…
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London's Open House
Every September the annual Open House London event takes place and this year the dates are 17th & 18th September 2005. Over 500 buildings are opening their doors to everyone…
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Sounds of Mikindani by Tim Crouch
Trade Aid is a UK based charity aimed at poverty alleviation in Southern Tanzania by creating educational and employment opportunities for the local community and assisting in the development of…
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Flag Quiz
Which countries are represented by these flags? For the answers, see at the end of the eNews. 1 2 3 4 5
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Nova Esperanca or New Hope by Tony Annis
Mistake, mistake, mistake – How could I have made such a stupid mistake. At our late lunch stop I had changed from boots to sandals, strong sandals, the problem was…
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The Borobodur, Indonesia
Last December, the Beetle visited Indonesia. Apart from diving I took a trip to Java from Sulawesi and saw the Borobodur Temple (amongst other things). I stayed a few days…
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Write in (1)…A Step back in time by Doreen Tayler part 2
Member and Globetrotters Club travel award winner in 2009, Doreen Tayler recounts the second half of her journey of a lifetime…to follow in the footsteps of Kim, Rudyard Kipling’s most…
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Write in (1)…The Mysteries of Tiwanaku by Jeff Houle
For a moment I understood why some would think that aliens had constructed these commanding ancient walls. Not even my site brochure would fit into the mortarless joints that separated…
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Web sites to muse about travel to:-
Web sites to muse about travel to: For the latest updates in the travellers’ world of guides, blogs, articles & chat and a refresh of their web site see &…
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Write in (2)…Comments from readers
Previously my predecessor The Beetle requested readers help with naming her cheese, as produced on her farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Here are a couple of replies that might help…
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Write in (2)
Hello, Trailblazer is about to publish The Silk Roads: a route and planning guide 3rd edition. It’s a practical travel guide to the Silk Roads, the greatest trade route of…
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Write in (exhibition at Grosvenor Museum)
Hi Everyone, There will be an exhibition in the Grosvenor Museum at beginning of next year and the organisers would like you travellers to be involved, so have a read…
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News in the world of travel (1)
BP oil spill – the reality. TravelMole US Editor David Wilkening explains how misconceptions are causing further damage to tourism in the Gulf Coast. “Damage forecasts soon after the BP…
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News in the world of travel (2)
News in the world of travel US to start charging for tourist entry European travellers to the US will have to pay an extra $14 from next month for electronic…
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Write for the eNewsletter
If you enjoy writing & travelling, why not write for the free Globetrotters eNewsletter ! The Ant would love to hear from you: your travel stories, anecdotes, jokes, questions, hints…
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Welcome to eNewsletter August 2010
Hello all, In this summer edition I’ve got quite a few things for you to mull over whilst you enjoy Europe and North America’s holiday season… What has been happening…
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July meeting news from the London branch
The end of season meeting for London means its members slide time – this year we enjoyed nine good speakers who took us to a variety of destinations around the…