Tag: Spring 2014
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Globies eNewsletter – Spring 2014
Dear Globies, travellers and friends, Spring is upon us and with the sunshine comes some itchy feet, and many of us are busy planning for an adventure filled year ahead.
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2 for 1 tickets to Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story
Waterstones are offering their loyalty card holders – free to sign-up for online – 2 for 1 tickets to the Natural History Museum’s latest exhibition Britain: One Million Years of the Human
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Second book in the Jason Lewis expedition trilogy now available
The Seed Buried Deep offers a unique insight into his incredible expedition. The RRP is £12, and both books are currently available for £10 on amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seed-Buried-Deep-Expedition-Trilogy/dp/0984915516 and you can also check
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South African Township Tours – voyeurism or beneficial to communities?
While on holiday in Cape Town, South Africa, Jeanett Andrea Soderstrom was assured by operators of the benefits of taking a township tour. Unable to pin-down specific data, on returning
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Volunteering opportunities in Uganda
If you are looking to make a difference while on holiday this summer, Uganda Lodge are looking for volunteers to help with various projects, from working with children at the school to
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Paint the Planet on honeymoon
Inge and Harald are due many congratulations, for their upcoming wedding on July 24th. They’d like to pass on their honeymoon tour plans, as they’ll celebrate the start of wedded life with a continuation
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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.