The Globetrotters Club

The travel club for independent travellers.

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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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  • Banana Trees on the Road

    Be careful driving in Uganda's capital, Kampala. The pot holes in Kampala's roads are said to be so bad that protesters have started to plant banana trees in the middle…

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  • Peru Video Spat

    The Peruvian government is to sue a unit of the Chilean airliner LAN over an in-flight video it showed allegedly depicting Lima as not a very nice place to go.…

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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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  • Satellite Photo

    Spotted by Webmaster Paul, here's a satellite photo from Google of Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace

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  • New Tehran Airport

    Flying into Iran? Iran opened its new international airport, the Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran at the end of April 2005, despite warnings from Britain and Canada who fear…

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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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  • Diaspora Event, London

    A celebration of musical excellence from London's diaspora communities! The weekend will feature a selection of world-class performers, all now based in the capital of the UK from all around…

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  • Discount Offered on Bhutan Tours

    If you are planning to go to Bhutan, mentioning the Globetrotters Club when booking with www.golays.com will earn you a discount of $35 per person per night in the high…

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  • Beetle Diary: leaving London

    After four years back in London, the Beetle is scuttling to pastures new. She will continue to be involved with the Globetrotter e-newsletter, so please keep your stories, anecdotes and…

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