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  • MEETING NEWS

    Meeting news from our branches around the world.

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  • Buddha's Teeth

    You may have read recently about one of Buddha's fingers being brought from Thailand to Taipei in Taiwan. This got the Beetle wondering about other parts of Buddha and where

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  • Baksheesh!

    Ever wondered who were the most corrupt countries in the world? The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) lists those countries which are perceived by suppliers as requiring the most bribes of

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  • London:

    Saturday 8th June 2002 – London Meeting by Padmassana This Saturday we were treated to two splendid talks, about two different areas of the world. The first by Peter Eltringham

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  • Tea in Pasadena!

    Janice from L.A. suggests the Rose Tree Cottage in Pasadena for that great English cup of tea. The owners, Mary and Edmund Fry, (her husband Edmund dressed like Jeeves) run

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  • Britain's Jubilee Party

    At the end of May, beginning of June, the UK was in party mode to celebrate 50 years of the Queen on the throne. Two public holidays added to the

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  • New York:

    Jason Florio gave us some fabulous insights into life in Afghanistan and entertained us with some amazing stories of his time there. We will NOT have a July meeting due

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  • Not to be Seen Dead In?

    India and Pakistan. Due to the risk of conflict between India and Pakistan, the FCO's advice is that they still recommend against all but essential travel to India. British nationals

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  • Gibraltar Sovereignty

    Not a lot of people know that John Lennon and Yoko Ono were married in Gibraltar, or that Prince Charles started his honeymoon there with Princess Diana. Gibraltar is, at

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  • Ontario:

    The annual Toronto & Ontario GT picnic on Georgian Bay (in Meaford) is upon us, and will be held on Saturday, July 13th, 2002. As usual, our host will be

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  • Free London Museums: The Science Museum

    The Science Museum is vast and is a great place for both children and adults and there are many interactive displays that capture the imagination as well as being educational.

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  • Have you got a tale to tell??

    If you have a travellers tale that your aching to tell. Then why not visit the “Travel Sized Bites” section of the Website and share it with the world. Travel

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  • Texas:

    The next Texas meeting will be completely open: please come and talk about your favourite place, travels, anecdote or listen to others! A reminder that Texas meetings will start one

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  • Fishy Stuff: FBI Seeks Suspicious Individuals

    Source: scubatravel.co.uk According to the Divers Alert Network, the FBI is “interested in any information concerning suspicious individuals who started dive training but did not complete it”. They presumably mean

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  • US TV Show Appeal

    Tina is a segment producer for a TV show called “Radical Sabbaticals” which airs on the Fine Living Network in the United States. The show features passionate, inspirational stories about

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  • London Markets: Portobello Road

    On Saturdays there are three markets in one: the antique section is in the south between Chepstow Villas and Coleville Road (the Notting Hill Gate end); a fruit and vegetable

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  • Cambodia Day

    The Magic of Cambodia – a celebration of Cambodia, its people and its culture Saturday 17 August 2002 10 am – 6 pm Venue: The George Pickering Postgraduate Centre, John

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  • Best airport nominations

    With thanks to sleepinginairports.net Last month we had the winner, Changi airport in Singapore, which the Beetle can wholeheartedly agree with – it is a lovely airport! According to the

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  • Jacqui's Diary: Guatemala and Mexico

    Hola! mis amigos, I have been in San Pedro la Laguna, on the shores of Lake Atitlan, for the past three weeks, learning more Spanish and living with a lovely

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  • Globetrotter Travel Award

    Under 30? 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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