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London Meeting, Saturday, September 4, 2021

Speaking this month we have:

  • Jan Parsons – From the North Cape to the Mediterranean

Following the cancellation of my travel plans for 2020 and unable to travel because of Covid I embarked on a winter project looking back at countries I’d visited but not yet covered by previous travel talks.  What emerged was a photographic and cultural journey through Western Europe.

We begin in the stunning coastal landscapes of Northern Norway, then explore a little of the remote outposts as we sail southwards, following the coast to Bergen before crossing into mainland Europe and venturing briefly into central Germany and Belgium.

Having traversed the Alps it’s time to acclimatise to warmer temperatures and a dramatic change in our surroundings as we explore the ancient pilgrimage routes via several of the Caminos in the Iberian Peninsula. The journey concludes with an interesting link!

  • 2nd Two mini-talks.
    • Svatka Hermanek
    • Eric Hayman

Date & Time:

Saturday, September 4th, 2021

The zoom meeting opens at 13:30 with the talks starting 14:00 BST (London time see Event Time Announcer for local times), please arrive early so we can deal with any issues with joining.

You only need one ticket per screen, not one for each person watching or attending.

For forthcoming meetings we have

  • a suggested donation £3 for members to cover our costs. Members will be emailed a ticket code link allowing access to this option or you can access it from the members area.
  • a donation of £5-6 for non-members, non-members may join the club for £12 per year and get this and future meetings at members rate for £12, members can also watch the 3 previous online talks, members also receive Globe our members magazine and our annual members calendar, why not join and enter your pictures.
  • a catch up to watch later will be available to members and non-member ticket holders.
  • We have had confirmation that the Church of Scotland hall is open and we will be running this meeting as an in person at the hall plus we will be streaming it on zoom and will be following the same procedures as the west end theatres. See the separate Eventbrite page for in person tickets
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London Meeting, Saturday, July 3, 2021

Speaking this month we have:

1st Kamila Raihane – The Gambia- A taste of kindness, history and nature

Kamila Raihane is an amateur traveller. I have a great passion to backpacking, new experience and people.

Kamila ‘s 16-days trip to The Gambia in February 2019 was a fantastic experience in the “real Africa”. With no plans, Kamila booked a ticket and flew to the smallest country of the African mainland to meet the people, the nature and experience the life there.

2nd Rosemary J Brown – THE REFUGEE SAGA: My journey beyond the headlines

Rosemary’s travels led her from the tiny Aegean island of Samos where some 8,000 asylum seekers await their fate in one of Greece’s most appalling camps, over to the mainland – Athens and Thessaloniki – where they are striving to rebuild their lives.

She followed the refugee trail across to Ireland where local volunteers welcome asylum seekers and refugees to their communities. One of them is famed travel author Dervla Murphy who Rosemary visited at her home in Lismore.

Date & Time:

Saturday, July 3rd, 2021

The zoom meeting opens at 13:30 with the talks starting 14:00 BST (London time see Event Time Announcer for local times), please arrive early so we can deal with any issues with joining.

You only need one ticket per screen, not one for each person watching or attending.

For forthcoming meetings we have

  • a suggested donation £3 for members to cover our costs. Members will be emailed a ticket code link allowing access to this option or you can access it from the members area.
  • We also have a limited number free tickets for members who have been financially affected by Covid-19
  • a donation of £5-6 for non-members, non-members may join the club for £12 per year and get this and future meetings at members rate for £12, members can also watch the 3 previous online talks, members also receive Globe our members magazine and our annual members calendar, why not join and enter your pictures.
  • a catch up to watch later will be available to members and non-member ticket holders. (Members can also watch all the previous online talks)
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London Meeting, Saturday, June 12, 2021

Speaking this month we have:

1st EmmaLucy Cole – Two years with the Tarrabin Bedouin in Sinai

In 2011 EmmaLucy visited South Sinai, Egypt, to carry out six weeks of research into a facet of the local Bedouin culture. Two years later EmmaLucy finally left, having been immersed in Bedouin language, food, and customs.

EmmaLucy’s talk will share the excitement of this journey, discussing some of the challenges of living among the tribe, the wonders of desert life, and how the experience inspired further travel, as well as EmmaLucy’s current PhD research into the ethics of representing other cultures.

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2nd Madison Plantier – The Karst Kingdom: On the Landscapes of Southwestern China

From rippling Karst mountains and glittering Karst caves through to shimmering rice terraces and the plinth-like rock formations of Zhangjiajia, southwestern China is home to some of the most breathtakingly beautiful landscapes in the world. Most of these natural gems, however, remain under-visited and underappreciated by international tourists. Let’s take a closer look together at some of these incredible places and how you can go about visiting them.

Find out more at:

Website: https://www.asiaculturaltravel.co.uk/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TanSuoCulturalTravel
Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/TanSuoTravel
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7NYFrLWjh3dcS-Dei4z16A

Date & Time:

Saturday, June 12th, 2021

The zoom meeting opens at 13:30 with the talks starting 14:00 BST (London time see Event Time Announcer for local times), please arrive early so we can deal with any issues with joining.

You only need one ticket per screen, not one for each person watching or attending.

For forthcoming meetings we have

  • a suggested donation £3 for members to cover our costs. Members will be emailed a ticket code link allowing access to this option or you can access it from the members area.
  • We also have a limited number free tickets for members who have been financially affected by Covid-19
  • a donation of £5-6 for non-members, non-members may join the club for £12 per year and get this and future meetings at members rate for £12, members can also watch the 3 previous online talks, members also receive Globe our members magazine and our annual members calendar, why not join and enter your pictures.
  • a catch up to watch later will be available to members and non-member ticket holders. (Members can also watch all the previous online talks)
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London Meeting, Saturday, May 8, 2021 (2nd Saturday due to BH)

Speaking this month we have:

1st Andrew P Sykes – a cycling adventures from Europe’s geographical south to its northernmost point.

Meet Andrew: French teacher, writer and long-distance cyclist.

Now, meet Reggie, his bike.

With two European cycling adventures already under his belt, Andrew was ready for a new challenge. Exchanging his job as a teacher in Oxfordshire for an expedition on Reggie the bike, he set off on his most daring trip yet: a journey from Tarifa in Spain to Nordkapp in Norway – from Europe’s geographical south to its northernmost point.

Join the duo as they take on an epic journey across nearly 8000 km of Europe, through mountains, valleys, forests and the open road, proving that no matter where you’re headed, life on two wheels is full of surprises.

2nd Molly Wilderspin-Jones and Simon Brown – Journeys with a Green Heart

Molly and Simon have not flown for over 20 years. Yet in that time, they have had many adventurous journeys travelling on the surface of the earth not only in Europe but even reaching Africa.

Molly and Simon will be giving their illustrated talk, highlighting some of the fabulous journeys they have made over the years and demonstrating that one does not necessarily have to leave a large carbon footprint in order to visit and explore some wonderful places.

Date & Time:

Saturday, May 8th, 2021

The zoom meeting opens at 13:30 with the talks starting 14:00 BST (London time see Event Time Announcer for local times), please arrive early so we can deal with any issues with joining.

You only need one ticket per screen, not one for each person watching or attending.

For forthcoming meetings we have

  • a suggested donation £3 for members to cover our costs. Members will be emailed a ticket code link allowing access to this option or you can access it from the members area.
  • We also have a limited number free tickets for members who have been financially affected by Covid-19
  • a donation of £5-6 for non-members, non-members may join the club for £12 per year and get this and future meetings at members rate for £12, members can also watch the 3 previous online talks, members also receive Globe our members magazine and our annual members calendar, why not join and enter your pictures.
  • a catch up to watch later will be available to members and non-member ticket holders. (Members can also watch all the previous online talks)
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Online Meeting, Saturday, April 10, 2021 (2nd Saturday due to Easter)

Speaking this month we have:

1st Paulo Seth – Cycling the pilgrim routes

Paulo has cycled thousands of kilometres and also completed many shorter rides or cycling micro-adventures over the years.

Paulo’s most notable cycling experiences are the French Way of the Camino de Santiago in 2015 (~1,000 Km), the Portuguese Way in 2019 (~650 Km) and the Via Francigena to Rome in 2016 (~2,000 Km). Paulo has also written about the Brazilian “Caminho da Fé” (or Faith’s Way) in 2017 (~600 Km).

For more information see http://eyecycled.com

2nd Alexandra Bradford – Travels in Central Asia

Club Member Alexandra Bradford will be talking about traveling in central Asia (mainly Kyrgyzstan).

See the meeting page for details.

Date & Time:

Saturday, April 10th, 2021

The zoom meeting opens at 13:30 with the talks starting 14:00 BST (London time see Event Time Announcer for local times), please arrive early so we can deal with any issues with joining.

You only need one ticket per screen, not one for each person watching or attending.

For forthcoming meetings we have

  • a suggested donation £3 for members to cover our costs. Members will be emailed a ticket code link allowing access to this option or you can access it from the members area.
  • We also have a limited number free tickets for members who have been financially affected by Covid-19
  • a donation of £5-6 for non-members, non-members may join the club for £12 per year and get this and future meetings at members rate for £12, members can also watch the 3 previous online talks, members also receive Globe our members magazine and our annual members calendar, why not join and enter your pictures.
  • a catch up to watch later will be available to members and non-member ticket holders. (Members can also watch the previous online talks)
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London Meeting, Saturday, March 6, 2021

Speaking this month we have:

1st Matt Nixon – Type 2, Take 2: The Mongol100

Matt Nixon is an amateur adventurer and speaker (amongst other things) and has taken on many personal challenges over the last few years. One of these adventures was to have ice skated 100 miles down a frozen lake in Outer Mongolia. This challenge is now know as the Mongol100 and Matt is part of a group of only 8 people to have ever taken on this epic challenge.

According to the locals, the lake as spiritual powers, which Matt definitely experienced throughout his visit. In the talk, Matt will talk about his experiences in the far flung country of Mongolia, the challenge of ice skating on natural frozen ice, the mythical story of the lady of the lake and much more.

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2nd Simon Finnamore – Panamá – 12 Days of  Christmas 2019 /2020

Simon shares – A whistle stop family adventure around Panama

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Date & Time:

Saturday, March 6, 2021

The zoom meeting opens at 13:30 with the talks starting 14:00 GMT (London time), please arrive early so we can deal with any issues with joining.

You only need one ticket per screen, not one for each person watching or attending.

For forthcoming meetings we have

  • a suggested donation £3 for members to cover our costs. Members will be emailed a ticket code link allowing access to this option or you can access it from the members area.
  • We also have a limited number free tickets for members who have been financially affected by Covid-19
  • a donation of £5-6 for non-members, non-members may join the club for £12 per year and get this and future meetings at members rate for £12, members can also watch the 3 previous online talks, members also receive Globe our members magazine and our annual members calendar, why not join and enter your pictures.
  • a catch up to watch later will be available to members and non-member ticket holders. (Members can also watch the previous online talks)
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London Meeting, Saturday, February 6, 2021

Speaking this month at 2pm we have:

1st: Simon Banks – What’s the plural of paradise? Malawi, UK & Aotearoa.

He only went to New Zealand for a 50th birthday party!
Long time Globetrotters Club member, Simon Banks reflects on some recent observations as he celebrates his 60th.

2nd: Mark Hadley – Morocco: fast and slow

Our experiences in Morocco from two week dashes to 5 months wandering

We love Morocco. It’s so accessible but definitely on a different continent. From mountains to coast, from waterfalls to desert it has so much on offer. It is cheap, safe and friendly. We have had five trips to Morocco from short dashes at Christmas time, to slow indulgent five month trips. I’ll share how we did quick trips and an insight into our long slow trips.

For forthcoming meetings we have

  • a suggested donation £2-3 for members to help with our costs. Members will be emailed a ticket code link allowing access to this option or you can access it from the members area.
  • We also have a limited number free tickets for members who have been financially affected by Covid-19
  • a donation of £5-6 for non-members, non-members may join the club for £12 per year and get this and future meetings at members rate for £12, members can also watch the 3 previous online talks, members also receive Globe our members magazine and our annual members calendar, why not join and enter your pictures.  
  • a catch up to watch later will be available to members and non-member ticket holders. (Members can also watch the previous online talks)

Date And Time

Sat, 6 Feb 2020, zoom meeting opens at 13:30 with the talks starting 14:00 GMT (London time), please arrive early so we can deal with any issues joining.

Accessing members tickets.

We will email you a promocode which will unlock the members tickets on eventbrite.

To enter the code click “promo code”

then enter the code and click apply.

You should now see the members ticket options. You may make a donation to help with our costs and buy the speakers a coffee if you wish.

August 1st 2020 Online Meeting

This is a special online meeting for August 2020 to replace the ones that should have happened around the world.

We have two speakers of around 40 minutes and break between them with breakout rooms where people can chat virtually, you will have to provide your own tea and biscuits.

You only need one ticket per screen, not one for each person watching or attending.

For forthcoming meetings we have

  • a suggested donation £2 for members to help with our costs and buy the speakers a coffee. Members will be emailed a ticket code link allowing access to this option or you can access it from the members area.
  • a donation of £5 for non-members, non-members may join the club for £12 per year and get this and future meetings at members rate for £12, we have 3 meetings online scheduled, members also receive Globe our members magazine and our annual members calendar.  
  • a catch up recording will be available to members and non-member ticket holders after the meeting.
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The meeting will start at 14:00 for a 14:30 start all times are BST London Uk time

First Speaker: David Harden – A journey through Northern Pakistan.

David Harden shares his travels off the beaten track, up remote hidden valleys and across high passes in this region. The talk will take in the landscapes, people and culture in this unique part of the world.

A break of 20 minutes.

Second Speaker:  Ewa Leś – Spirit of the Karkonosze mountains

The meeting will take place in zoom, if there is a large demand we will also stream the meeting.

July 4, 2020 Online Meeting

This is a special online meeting for July 4, 2020 to replace the ones that should have happened around the world.

We have two or three speakers of around 40 minutes and break between them with breakout rooms where people can chat virtually, you will have to provide your own tea and biscuits.

You only need one ticket per screen, not one for each person watching or attending.

For forthcoming meetings we have

Get Tickets at Eventbrite

You only need one ticket per screen, not one for each person watching or attending.

The meeting is starting earlier than usual to allow members from around the world to join us.

The meeting will start at 13:00 BST London UK time

A break of 20 minutes.

First Speaker: Anna Hughes – Adventuring without flying

Last summer long-distance cyclist Anna Hughes cycled the length of France from Dieppe to Nice, joining the Club de Cinglés du Ventoux along the way by riding up each of Mont Ventoux’s ascents in one day.

The 1300km ride ended with a swim in the Mediterranean then a train journey home – in a bid to keep her emissions down, Anna has not been on a plane for more than a decade. She will talk about bike and train adventures, as well as why staying grounded is good for the soul as well as for the environment. 

Anna Hughes (www.annacycles.co.uk) is an author, adventurer and environmental campaigner. She has previously cycled and sailed around the British coastline, as well as completed many bike and boat adventures within Europe. She set up Flight Free UK www.flightfree.co.uk) in November 2018 to encourage others to reduce their emissions and experience the joy of travelling overland. 

A break of 20 minutes.

Second Speaker: Keith MacIntosh FRGS – ‘Back to Bamyan: a return to Afghanistan’

Four years after winning the first Marathon of Afghanistan, Keith returned to help organise the 2019 version, visiting Kabul and the Panjshir valley before heading to the beautiful Bamyan valley and the stunning waters of Band-e Amir.

Third Speaker: Jane Harries – Marathon des Sables

A short talk on the importance of attitude using Jane’s time doing the Marathon des Sables in the Moroccan “Sahara”.

The meeting will take place in zoom, if there is a large demand we will also stream the meeting.

Postponed due to technical issues with Keynote in Zoom:

Jacqui Trotter – The Stans

Jacqui Trotter talks about her journey overland back home from London to Australia via the five stans: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.