Tag: October 2004
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Educational Support in Mikindani by Tim Dench
When Tanganyika – as it was then – gained its independence it was praised for the devotion and priority it gave to education. Its then president, Julius Nyerere was known
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Teaching English In Portugal
Sally left the UK around two years ago to start a new life in Portugal. She lives in a suburb of Lisbon, close to the sea and is now a
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The Great Unprepared by Paul at Travelpharm
Over the last few years it has become increasingly obvious that travellers (from all backgrounds, ages and levels of intelligence) come under two main divisions, those who are organised and
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Traveller's Illnesses: Scorpion Stings
Where is it likely to happen: scorpions can be found in the wild in South, West and North Africa; North, Central and South America; India; and the Caribbean. Among
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Meeting News from London by Padmassana
Our first speaker was Simon Casson, who took us on a journey in the footsteps of his hero Butch Cassidy, riding the Outlaw Trail. Simon’s pictures portrayed the barren deserts
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Interesting Facts
Interesting country facts. The United States has the most money, power, airports, cell phones, radios and ISP's. The United States consumes more energy than India, the Middle East, South America,
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Meeting News from New York
There was no New York meeting in October, but we will resume in November – Subject will be Tibet by Ken Axen! For details of forthcoming meetings email newyork@globetrotters.co.uk or
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Mac Reviews some Travel Books and Adds his own Experiences
We are sorry to say that Mac is not very well, but he is still e-mailing strong and recently sent the Beetle a collection of Mac reminiscences about some of
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Meeting News from Ontario
For information on Ontario meetings, please contact Svatka Hermanek: shermanek@schulich.yorku.ca or Bruce Weber: tel. 416-203-0911 or Paul Webb: tel. 416-694-8259. Meetings are held on the third Friday of January, March,
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Answers to Flag Quiz
Answers to Flag Quiz 1 Bahamas 2 Brazil 3 Croatia 4 Germany 5 Iceland Discuss this article and give feedback in our online forum
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Meeting News from Texas
We don’t have any information for upcoming meetings, but if you would like to attend a New Braunfels Globetrotters meeting, or obtain information about the Texas Branch: please contact texas@globetrotters.co.uk