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GPS and Geocaching by Padmassana
Many globetrotting travellers now regularly carry a GPS (Global Positioning System) with them when they travel. These superb little handheld devices can be bought for as little as £100, though…
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Conde Nast Traveller's Next Seven Wonders of the World
According to Conde Nast Traveller’s, the “Next Seven Wonders” of the world feature two concert halls, a museum, two stores, a church and a hotel. They are: Tenerife Auditorium, a…
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Top Ten travel Tips by Silja Swaby
Silja was our roving correspondent at the ITW show in London in January. We asked what were the most important travel tips she came away with after having attended some…
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Cooking for the Prime Minister of Tanzania by Jean Milnes
Although, now perhaps ‘old news’ to those of us living and working in Mikindani we couldn’t let this event pass unreported. Last November The Old Boma’s reputation had had yet…
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Sicily: Caltabellotta and Selinunte by David Cross
Sciacca is not really on the tourist trail although it is extremely pleasant and some of the upper town is really picturesque. There is no really cheap place to stay,…
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Rift Valley Fever
What is it: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute, fever-causing viral disease that affects domestic animals (such as cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels) and humans. RVF is most…
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Write for the Globetrotters monthly e-newsletter
If you enjoy writing, enjoy travelling, why not write for the free monthly Globetrotters e-newsletter! The Beetle would love to hear from you: your travel stories, anecdotes, jokes, questions, hints…
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A Hiking Guide to Easter Island by David Stanley
Ask me which Pacific island has the most to offer hikers and I’ll probably answer Easter Island. Here on an island 11 km wide and 23 km long you’ll find…
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Knysna by Kevin Brackley
The town of Knysna in the western Cape of South Africa lies a scenic 500km east of Cape Town along the Garden Route. There is the option to drive all…
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Travel Stats: Largest No of Airports per Country
World airpports top 10 Rank Country Name Airports 1 United States 14,720 2 Brazil 3,264 3 Russia 2,743 4 Mexico 1,848 5 Canada 1,417 6 Argentina 1,359 7 Bolivia 1,093…
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An Ascent (Finally) of Stok Kangri by Jules Stewart
With a shuddering sob Helen collapsed on the ridge and burst into tears.“I cannot take another step,” she sobbed. “Oh, I know it’s all vanity and pride!” She was referring…
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A Surprising First Night (in the Brazilian rain forest) by Tony Annis
That night the local tribe was going to perform a ceremony that would involve singing and some sort of dancing, and Adam Baines and I were invited go along. The…
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The Angel Falls by Iona Hill
I was rather disappointed by my trip to the Angel Falls – let’s get the bad news out of the way – it was over priced and pretty basic stuff.…
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Low Cost Carriers In South East Asia Competition
We’ve never had it so good, travelling around South East Asia, particularly Thailand, with increasing numbers of opportunities to take low cost flights. Thai Airways International recently announced that it…
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Globetrotter Hem Visits Argentina, Chile and Argentina Again!
And gets propositioned on the way… read on! I got to Buenos Aires in pouring rain from sunny London without mishap. My hotel was ok, in the historic area of…
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PNG Part 2
The Beetle visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) last Christmas and here is an account of Port Moresby. Getting to PNG the first time was not straightforward, although I have since…
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Bilharziasis, Snail fever, Schistosomiasis
What is it:Schistosomiasis, also called bilharzia (bill-HAR-zi-a), is a disease caused by parasitic worms. They currently infect over 200m people each year, and the number of people infected increases. Where…
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Traveller’s Thrombosis
A recent New Zealand study of almost 900 passengers has shown that up to one in 100 long-haul fliers could develop blood clots, and wearing compression stockings, taking aspirin and…
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Meeting News from London
Meeting News from London London meeting Saturday 6th March 2004 by Padmasana This month our first speaker was Anthony Lambert, who talked to us about “Railways on the wild side”.…