Category: archive
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Texas:
If the first six meetings of the Texas Branch of the Globetrotters Club are an indication of the future, it is going to be bright, rosy, fun, informative, exciting, and…
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Hooray for Harry Potter – surviving the cold in Andalusia by Gill from London:
Early November. I need WARMTH and SUN. Flights to Malaga are cheap, temperature check on the web – 22-23°C, comfortable for walking. SO I decided on Andalusia. No, I don’t…
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Japan by the Wandering Weasel from London:
In general travel and accommodation are expensive whilst food can vary hugely in price from noodle bars both cheaper and considerably more nutritious than MacDonald’s to city restaurant where the…
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Did you know…the London Eye
The London Eye will, on average, turn continuously 6,000 times each year, and the 32 capsules carry up to 15,000 visitors a day.
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Globetrotters go to Derbyshire by Gill from London, the Globetrotter Secretary
In September a few Globies `took over’ a youth hostel and explored the delights of Dovedale for a weekend. With beautiful scenery and a pub that also served food only…
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Escape from Pokara Part II by David from Australia
This is the continuation of a story of a very ordinary journey on an Indian bus, a journey without drama, without crashes, rollovers or other theatricals, a journey that millions…
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Home Base Holidays
Travelling abroad but finding accommodation expensive? Try home exchange, a rent-free and friendly option. Home Base Holidays was established in London, UK in 1985 (by a Canadian) and now has…
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Not to be Seen Dead In?
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against travel to Pakistan until further notice unless there are compelling reasons to do so. They advise all British nationals still in the…
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MEETING NEWS
Meeting news from our branches around the world.
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Burmese Food… London
If you find yourself in London, at a loose end, fancy something just a little bit different, then give the Mandalay a go. It can be found at 444 Edgware…