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The Beetle
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Travel Reminiscences by Stanley Mataichi Sagara
My name is Stanley Mataichi Sagara. My Christian name was given to me by my first grade teacher who was probably from the Midwest and had never had an experience with Orientals. Apparently my Japanese name was too hard to remember for roll call so all the Japanese children in my class were given Christian…
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The Beetle
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The Canadian Arctic by Robert, a former Chair of the Globetrotters Club
As I write this I am crossing the Mackenzie river on a ferry on the way to Inuvik, Northwest territories, several hundred miles north of the arctic circle and as far as the road goes north in Canada. It’s about 12:30 am and the light still shines bright here. Twilight is my favourite time of…
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The Beetle
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FAQ's about the Globetrotters Club? What are your criteria for membership?
What are your criteria for membership? We don’t have any criteria, anyone can join all we ask is that, they pay the membership fee, which is to cover the costs of running the club, any suplus or profit we make is used to the benifit of all members. Some travel clubs may require that members…
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The Dragonfly
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Travel like a local San Franciscos best kept secrets.
There’s more to San Francisco than the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf. Get the inside scoop on the Bay City’s best oysters, Mai Tai’s, tips on traveling around the city. Via: Marriott
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The Dragonfly
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World of travel July 2012
World of travel Hello, I am current writing a MBA dissertation for Liverpool University, on a new adventure holiday destination in the South Atlantic sea. The island is called St Helena and they will have their first airport in the country (of 500 years) opening in 2016 which will bring tourism to the island.My dissertation is looking…
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The Dragonfly
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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 one for a 1.30pm start, see the attached poster. The first talk will be by Kevin Brackley, entitled “Mysore- Yoga, sightseeing & chai”. Kevin has spent…
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The Dragonfly
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Write in…Travel Photo Competition by the Chester, UK branch
Photos are a great way to record your favourite holiday moments and capture the beautiful locations and peoples you have visited. We will be holding a best travel photo competition at our 17th November meeting and it is an opportunity for you to share some of your favourite memories with your fellow Globetrotters. All photos must…
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The Dragonfly
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GT Travel Award
What is the award ? Are you inspired by all this talk of travel ? Are you ready for you own independent adventure ? Or do you know someone who could benefit from a helping hand into the wider world ? Each year the club offers up to two £1,000 awards to give out for the best…
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The Dragonfly
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July meeting news from the Ontario, Canada branch
Annual Meaford Picnic at Vera Blowers, 228 Eliza St., Meaford, ON. Tel. (519) 538-5729. 2:00 p.m. to ? Pot-luck supper, swimming in Georgian Bay, croquet, horseshoes, etc. Bruce Weber will drive his van, with possible stops at antique car shows in Orangeville or Mount Forest. Room for up to 3 passengers, leaving Union Station, Bay Street…
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The Dragonfly
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July meeting news from the London, UK branch by The Ant
At the July meeting we held the annual “Around the world in eighty minutes.” Event, where we were given 10 presentations of 12 slides taking you on a fast paced journey around the Globe…by GTs members. This time round we were entertained by the following:- Kevin Brackley – Signs in India Sue Learoyd – In…
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