Category: Sidebar
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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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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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Iris Recognition at LHR
Project IRIS is being introduced at Heathrow's Terminals 2 and 4 at the end of April 2005 before being rolled out to other UK airports, and is aimed at anyone…
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Whale Spotted In Tokyo Bay
A grey 10m long whale swam into an industrial part of Tokyo Bay in early May, causing much surprise. Only 12 sightings of the mammal have been confirmed around Japan…
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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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Volunteer in Africa
Volunteer in Africa is an organization dedicated to disseminating information on voluntary work programs in Africa. We also organize volunteer programs and other programs including group tours in Ghana. We…
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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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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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Butterfields Reunion
Reunion Kingston London Sunday 11th Sept 2005 for any member of Globetrotters who travelled overland to India or on the rail tours organised by Butterfields. Please e-mail butterfieldashley@yahoo.co.uk
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Disney Parks
Disney's theme parks were launched 50 years ago this year. It is believed that 4% of all amateur photographs in the US are taken in a Disney park. Walt Disney…