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10 Ways to Prevent Malaria
Malaria is found in over 97 countries, and the 125 million international travellers who visit these countries each year are at risk of catching it. With a focus on prevention, we bring you an infograph with 10 ways to prevent getting the disease, wherever you are in the world.
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eNewsletter – Spring 2018
Dear Globies, friends and fellow travellers, Welcome to the Autumn eNewsletter with tips, news and discounts as always. I hope many of you have been enjoying the digital edition of Globe magazine, we’ve had many new members join us since the switch over so I’ll take that as a good sign! This edition is some…
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My Indian Experience By Francesca Jaggs
India has a reputation for transforming people. Since I returned just a week ago I have had 2 people ask me how I think it has changed me. I didn’t know how to answer. Well, this was my 4th visit, and also travels to other countries have had a huge impact on me… how was…
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Lebanon – At the Crossroads By Sam McManus
The drive up from the city had been both disorientating and familiar. It is strange to see in the same panorama both the turquoise ripples of the Mediterranean and mountains heavily laden with flashing snow, petering out to a light dusting of castor sugar lower down. Familiarity emanated from the solid traditional houses of creamy…
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Odessa – the next big city break By David Redford
The city break is a phenomenon of our times, and the ability to jet off to a foreign city for two or three nights has broadened all our horizons. In recent years the “hot” destinations have gradually moved from Western European capitals to edgier cities further east or south; as each gets taken over by…
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10 Reasons to visit New Orleans in 2017
From Mardi Gras and exploring the historic French Quarter to cocktail themed tours there is something for everyone in New Orleans, a place where centuries old architecture is the backdrop for all ventures. Here are 10 reasons why visitors should visit in 2017. 1) It is easier than ever to get there… From 26th March, 2017…
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eNewsletter – Spring 2017
Dear Globies, friends and fellow travellers, Welcome to the Autumn eNewsletter with tips, news and discounts as always. I hope many of you have been enjoying the digital edition of Globe magazine, we’ve had many new members join us since the switch over so I’ll take that as a good sign! This edition is some…
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Guatemala. Where is it?
Ah. Definitely don’t travel there, I heard everywhere. It is too dangerous. Drugs, mugging, highway robberies and kidnapping. You are crazy. I roll my eyes. Maybe I am. However, is the current situation in Europe really so peaceful that it is better to stay here and not to explore other places? Apart from horror media…
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Running Scared? A marathon in Afghanistan By Keith MacIntosh
It’s early morning to the west of Bamiyan in the highlands of central Afghanistan. There is fresh snow on the mountains, and a crowd is huddled together in the cold air. A couple of pickups are mounted with heavy machine guns, and uniformed men hover, clutching their rifles. We are waiting. A whistle is blown,…
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Hand and Shears Travel Talks.
Hand and Shears Travel Talks. Wednesday 3rd May. Anthony Britton: Vietnam. Travelling by road and rail in 2007 and 2009. Anthony’s journeys took him from the cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh to the mountainous Cao Bang area along the Chinese border and the dramatic limestone karst scenery of Ha Long Bay. Venue: The…
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