Why is it worth joining the club as an independent female traveller on a budget?
Joining the club allows you to contact other members who have travelled recently to areas you are interested in and also as the emphasis of the club is on travel by independent means, i.e. getting there on your own without the aid of a tour or a travel agent (except to buy a plane ticket), you are sure to find a wealth of advice experience and inspiration from other members both male and female.
A few years ago when I was a member, members received a list of other members only from the same area. For example, I received only List 4 — USA, Canada, Latin America & The Caribbean. Is this still true or is there a single consolidated list of member
Yes, there is now a single consolidated list of members available in the members area.
What are your criteria for membership?
We don’t have any criteria anyone can join as long as they pay the membership fee. Some travel clubs require that members spend a minimum period travelling, etc, we do not.
What are the aims of your Club?
Our only aim is to encourage people to travel and see new things.
I like to travel all over the world. I would especially like information on ……
By joining the club you gain access to the firsthand experiences of other members, wherever you are planing to visit you can bet that a Globetrotter got there first. A wealth of information is available from other members, places to avoid, must go places, scams, the best places to stay.
I’d like information on the services and events you offer to travellers?
Local group meetings are currently held in London and Chester, UK, and Toronto, Canada. The club is a means of linking together like minded travellers and the membership directory provides access to other members expertise around the world.
Do you fly chartered planes when you fly?
No, we do not organise tours of any kind we are not a travel agency or business.
How do we contact others like minded for inside travel trips? Like meeting the locals?
Members details are published in the members area available only to other members.
Are there any meetings in the US?
Not at present we used to have meetings in New York and Texas.We can ofer support and help to any individuals interested in starting meetings. Please see our meetings page
Willingness to publish travel stories in Globe? of what length? on any topic? on remote islands? on cruises–luxury? on cruises–sailing?
We are very happy to publish members stories in Globe, it’s a members magazine/newsletter and the members make it what it is.Between 500 and 1000 words are best but if it’s something longer then we may run it over a few issues, any travel related topic is acceptable, if you have pictures as well we can include these. You can get further information from the editor.
How members can contact each other?
Members can use our online membership listing, detailing members interests and areas of travel expertise. Contact details are also included.
Southern California Chapter?
We would love to have one, we do have people interested in forming branches, but so far nothing has come of it.
Are there many senior members of the club?
Yes, we cover all ages, young and old.
Are there trips organised?
No, the club does not organise trips or tours, members may arrange to travel together but the club does not organise these
