November 2003 Archives

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November 27, 2003

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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Being Careful

November 27, 2003

The Foreign Office is urging travellers to avoid all non-essential travel to major Turkish cities following November’s bomb attacks in Istanbul which killed at least 27 people, including three British…

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Have you got a tale to tell?

November 27, 2003

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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Travels In Papua New Guinea by Jon Hornbuckle, UK

November 27, 2003

The pilot’s safety briefing was interrupted by a loud squeal. “Was that a pig? If it makes a mess you’ll have to clear it up when we reach Hagen” he…

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Asian Spooks Experience

November 27, 2003

A tour company in Kuala Lumpur are offering a tour on Asian ghosts, spirits and superstitions. It costs US $44 and starts at the site where more than a decade…

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Travel Quiz

November 27, 2003

Win a Frommer’s guidebook on the USA 2003. See www.frommers.com for info on Frommer’s guidebooks. The winner of last month’s Frommer’s guide to Los Angeles is Nancy Haggarty. Some people…

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Ramadan by Alhabib, Libya

November 27, 2003

Alhabib is from the Tuareg people in Libya and sent us this fascinating insight into the Islamic festival of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. It…

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Taiwan Tallest Building in the World

November 27, 2003

Malaysia’s Petronas Towers used to be the world’s tallest buildings. Taiwan intends to top this (groan… with a 508-metre (1,667-feet) tower, the Taipei 101 which is expected to be completed…

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Answers to: So You Think You’re Well Travelled? Bangladesh: Dhaka Guyana: Georgetown Oman: Muscat Syria: Damascas Vietnam: Hanoi 0 out of 5 – you need to get out more! 1-3 – not bad 4 – very good! You are a Globetrotter! 5 – are you sure you didn’t sneak a look?

November 27, 2003

Bangladesh: Dhaka Guyana: Georgetown Oman: Muscat Syria: Damascas Vietnam: Hanoi 0 out of 5 – you need to get out more! 1-3 – not bad 4 – very good! You…

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European Rail Timetable Resources

November 27, 2003

Spotted by our webmaster, Paul. If you are planning to travel in Europe by train, then the links below will take you to the English language versions of local rail…

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6 Month + UK Visas

November 27, 2003

With effect from Thursday 13 November, entry clearance will become mandatory for nationals of the ten phase one countries and all work permit holders (except for nine EU accession countries)…

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Stuart’s Guide to Angkor Wat

November 27, 2003

Former Globetrotters Committee member Stuart was recently based in Cambodia whilst working for Voluntary Services Overseas. In this article, he gives us the benefit of his experience and tells us…

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Sorry, we ate your missionary

November 27, 2003

Ratu Filimoni Wawabaluva, a chief from Navosa, on the Fijian island of Viti Levu, has announced that a traditional apology ceremony is to be held to apologise 136 years after…

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A brief description of Mtwara by Jean Milnes, UK

November 27, 2003

Mtwara (pop:approx.100,000) is the nearest town to Mikindani, in South eastern Tanzania. It is the administrative centre of the region, was the southern ‘capital’ in Colonial times and serves as…

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Discount on Karrimor products

November 27, 2003

Karrimor are pleased to announce to all Globetrotters Club members (please note, club members only and not Including sale goods) a 25% discount through their factory shop. They offer a…

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Travel with a Challenge Web Magazine

November 27, 2003

Travel with a Challenge Web Magazine is richly illustrated travel information website showcasing feature articles and fast-breaking travel news on ecological, educational, cultural and volunteer vacations around the world. Visit…

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Money in Sick Bags

November 27, 2003

When you sit on that plane and feel for the sick bag, think again. Online auctioneer eBay has a section for unused sick bags from almost ever airline around the…

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Global Warming Caused by Air Flights

November 27, 2003

The UK Government think-tank Commission for Integrated Transport is currently considering a plan to impose a congestion charge on flights. It warns that the number of flights is growing by…

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Tourists Kidnapped in SE Iran

November 27, 2003

Three cyclists, two German, one Irish are reported missing between the city of Bam and Zahedan near the Pakistani border – a notorious opium smuggling route from Afghanistan to Western…

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Lisbon: Teaching English and Joining Women’s Groups by Sally Pethybridge, Portugal

November 27, 2003

Sally is British and has lived in the UK all her life. International travel as part of her work took her to many countries, including Portugal. She fell in love…

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