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Trekking in Pakistan and Afghanistan with Untamed Borders
In 2014 tour operator Untamed Borders will be running three fixed date trekking trips to Pakistan and Afghanistan, led by Moritz Steinhilber, an old friend of Untamed Borders and a
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New book in Brian’s World series from the sightseer who hates sightseers
Author David Fletcher is addicted to visiting the world’s greatest locations including Africa, India, the Middle East – all places of astonishing natural beauty and remarkable culture. So what is
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Tourism Concern launches campaign to assess the impact of all-inclusive holidays
This summer, tour operator First Choice will switch all its holidays to all-inclusive. Thomas Cook is reportedly increasing the number of all inclusives holidays it offers by 10 per cent.
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FCO and Prisoners Abroad unite to warn of consequences of drugs abroad
More than 850 British nationals are currently locked up in prisons across the globe for drug-related offences, often detained for months without trial and facing distressing living conditions. The Foreign
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A Greek retreat: The Poetic Peloponnese
Santorini, Rhodes and Crete are famous for being glorious beach destinations, while the beautiful secluded coasts of mainland Greece are often foolishly overlooked. Chloe Marshall explores these hidden treasures on
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Sarah Begum bares her Amazon Soul
After an excellent talk and screening at London Globetrotters earlier in the year, Sarah tells Globe magazine about her dreams, her adventures and the results of her groundbreaking film. I
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Byline:
This newsletter was written by Chloe Marshall and Ian Packham, with a contribution from Sarah Begum Do you have any comments, suggestions or questions? Drop us a line: Editor@globetrotters.co.uk or leave a comment.
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The Globetrotters Club eNewsletter Winter 2013
Dear Globies, travellers and friends, As the British skies suddenly seem darker and the nights are drawing in, winter is definitely upon us. Never one to be deterred by the
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Free travel photography guide
Professional London-based travel photographer Steve Davey is offering his guide ‘Improve your travel photography’ on his website bettertravelphotography.com completely free. Having travelled to almost 90 countries with his camera, and
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London meetings round-up
Globies London July meeting saw a series of talks from members under the banner title ‘Around the World in 80 Slides’. Many of the 10 minute talks were successfully delivered
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Petition to stop orphanage tourism
Tourism Concern is currently running a crucial campaign, to call upon governments and tour operators to end orphanage tourism. Every year thousands of volunteers and tourists are lured to giving
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The £2ish London travel event
Globies with a desire to take to the seas next year may wish to pursue the £2 ticket offer for the London cruise show, on 22-23 March 2013 at Olympia.
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Travel like a local with Tripbod, Airbnb and Couchsurfing
Similar to the true Globies spirit, Tripbod, a London based start up company, is seeking to connect travellers and locals, while cutting out the corporate middleman in the process. Local
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GT Competition and ticket offer
The Adventure Travel Show offers a world of extraordinary discoveries, and is one of the UK’s biggest events for people who like to travel outside the mainstream – whether it
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Dates for your diary
Thur 28 Nov Explorers Connect, London. Australian Geographic adventurer of the year Tim Cope will launch his new book. More information Sat 30 Nov Launch of Encircle Africa: Around Africa
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Stories from South Korea
Hal Swindall is currently teaching and researching in Korea, and in his time off he likes to explore the local nature spots. Here he shares his most recent find: Situated
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Recommended reads
He survived a terrifying crocodile attack off of Australia’s Queensland coast, blood poisoning in the middle of the Pacific, malaria in Indonesia and China, and acute mountain sickness in the Himalayas.
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Join the Greenpop Treevolution
Greenpop is a South African based social enterprise, currently in the throes of preparing for Trees for Zambia 2013, a project with plans to plant some 5,000 fruit trees in
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Globetrotters Club eNewsletter: Back after a lengthy holiday
Like any other Globetrotter, the newsletter may go off for an unpredictable journey into the wilderness. But it’s back now, and in true Globetrotters style, is here to keep readers
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July meeting news from the Chester, UK branch by Angela, Hanna & Eve
Hi to all Globetrotters again We thought to send you a reminder of the next meeting on Saturday 21st of July at the Grosvenor Museum. Doors open as usual at