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Write in (1) …Home Exchange – the holiday alternative? by Brian Luckhurst

Home Exchanging or Home Swapping is when you agree to swap homes, and often cars, with someone; you stay in their home and they stay in yours, without any money changing hands. It is such an economical way to holiday … Continue reading

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November meeting news from the Chester, UK branch by Hanna, Angela & Eve

Hello to everyone again, It is 2 years ago this coming meeting that we started the Chester Branch of Globetrotters!!!  (Happy Birthday & congratulations – The Ant J) We would like to send you an early reminder again for our next meeting … Continue reading

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Join the Globetrotters Club

If you have enjoyed reading this eNewsletter, why not visit the Globetrotter website, http://www.globetrotters.co.uk/ and have a look at a copy of Globe, the bi-monthly printed newsletter sent to members only. Yes…you can renew your membership or join the Globetrotters Club online. … Continue reading

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October meeting news from the London, UK branch by The Ant

With Simon Banks at the lectern, the London branch was introduced to two new speakers:- First to entertain us, on a country that is often in the news for negative reasons was Russell Maddicks who spoke about Exploring Venezuela: A Land of Natural … Continue reading

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September meeting news from the London, UK branch by The Ant

With Jeanie Copland at the lectern, the London branch started into its new season with two contrasting speakers:- Mary Kinipple – ‘Tapestry & Tibet’:  First time speaker Mary showed how travel influenced & developed her professional career as a craft … Continue reading

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Welcome to eNewsletter … October 2011…

Hello all, Autumn in the northern hemisphere is a time of change for many of us and 2011 is proving to be as busy as ever.  Despite difficult economic & political times for many, independent travellers are still venturing forth … Continue reading

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Meeting news from the Ontario, Canada branch

Tentative future presentations: Fri., Nov. 18 – “Guatemalawith Horizons of Friendship” by Bruce Weber along with “Studying inAntigua,Guatemala” by Ilse Cloer Ontario meetings are held at 8.00pm on the third Friday of January, March, May (4th Friday), September and November, at Old … Continue reading

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Write in (3) …Is there a definitive list of worldwide travel clubs ?, as asked by The Ant

Putting together this eNewsletter, I wanted to explore travel clubs around the world, that like Globetrotters promoted independent travel for independent travellers.  And so far I have to admit I’m struggling and need your help.  Can you tell me about … Continue reading

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Write in (2)…the travel world of Mac

This time round Mac lists the “Top 25 Places to Live by Seasoned Travelers”. I’m not entirely sure of Mac’s source or criteria but it is very interesting range of locations…see what you think – maybe you have stories to … Continue reading

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World travel news

Spotted by Matt Doughty on the BBC:- ** Veg oil truck makes world journey **A truck rescued from the scrap heap is about to complete a round-the-world journey – powered by waste vegetable oil.Read more details athttp://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/uk-england-dorset-14804297 Spotted also by … Continue reading

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