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Bhutan ~ A Disappointment

May 27, 2001

Karen from L.A found Bhutan to be interesting but a tad expensive. She says she had to pay $225 a day per person to stay in substandard hotels and eat…

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Free Bradt Travel Guide!

May 27, 2001

Bradt Guides have offered to give away a Bradt Guide Book on Madagascar for the best travel story, tip or info. Contact Beetle@globetrotters.co.uk

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Travel Scams – Zanzibar

May 27, 2001

The Beetle spent some time beetling around in Zanzibar last year and noted that unsuspecting travellers at the Dar es Salaam port were being told by unscrupulous individuals that they…

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Be On T.V.! Don't Be Shy!

May 27, 2001

Emma needs you!!! Only 8 people have replied to Emma so far and she needs 90 contestants!!! If you live in the UK, are knowledgeable about travel and countries, and…

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Universal Language

May 27, 2001

During WWII, Frank of Alabama found himself in Samoa and even today, he can still speak some Samoan. He paid a visit back in 1999 to Samoa and surprised a…

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Travel Quiz – Tahiti

May 27, 2001

We have a Berghaus Freeflow 23 kindly donated by Mike of the YHA Shop in Ludgate Hill (10m from St Pauls Cathedral), London to give away to the person with…

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Mutual Aid

May 27, 2001

Need help? Want a travelling buddy or advice about a place or country – want to share something with us – why not visit our Mutual Aid section of the…

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Who Knows Ischia?

May 27, 2001

Marilyn from the US was in Ischia 2 years ago and fell in love with the place. It is just a short ride from Naples, Capri and Almalfi. Marilyn asks…

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Discounts to Globetrotter Members

May 27, 2001

Watch this space! We have a small but highly dedicated team investigating obtaining discounts for members of the Globetrotters Club. We’ll keep you up dated as deals are signed!

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MEETING NEWS

April 27, 2001

Meeting news from our branches around the world.

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Ontario:

April 27, 2001

Meetings are held onthe third Friday of January, March, May, September and November.Usually at the Woodsworth Co-op, Penthouse, 133, Wilton Street indowntown Toronto at 8.00 p.m.

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Best Beach in the World

April 27, 2001

Best beach in the world (2) has to be the Whitsundays off Queensland. The pale white sand is so pure there that it squeaks between your toes. To get there,…

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The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade suggests reconsidering travel plans to the following places: civil unrest and violence in Indonesia and Fiji, Brazil (violent street crime), Uganda (violence…

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Chocolate Corner…Paris

April 27, 2001

Maeve recommends Angelina's which can be found opposite Le Louvre for the most fabulous molten chocolate!! It comes in a jug complete with jugs of cream and milk to mix…

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Do you have a brain the size of the planet? Be a contestant for a new TV quiz show

April 27, 2001

Be a contestant for a new TV quiz show Does your knowledge span the globe? If you fancy yourself as a modern-day Marco Polo, and have the geographical, cultural and…

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Stop Press: £1,000 Travel Award

April 27, 2001

Under 24? A member of Globetrotters Club? Interested in a £1,000 travel award? Know someone who is? We have £1,000 to award each year for five years for the best…

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Fave Websites of the Month

April 27, 2001

Ever wondered where pastry chefs for the QE2 are recruited? Have a look at:http://www.hcareers.com/ This site shows jobs in the travel, tourism and leisure sector. A late recommendation iswww.ktc.com/~blodwen which…

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Travel Tips

April 27, 2001

Frank from Alabama says that he uses Velcro on his trouser pockets. He also carries a wallet in his back pocket. It contains two dollars, that is two one dollar…

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Mutual Aid

April 27, 2001

Need help? Want a travelling buddy or advice about a place or country – want to share something with us – why not visit our Mutual Aid section of the…

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London:

April 27, 2001

Jason Lewis, spoke about his human powered journey to circumnavigate the globe, starting by pedalling across the Atlantic from the UK to Florida, in a specially designed boat, then across…

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