Hello all, Autumn in the northern hemisphere is a time of change for many of us and 2011 is proving to be as busy as ever.  Despite difficult economic & political times for many, independent travellers are still venturing forth and then coming home to relate their adventures!  Within this edition you can hear how…

With Jeanie Copland at the lectern, the London branch started into its new season with two contrasting speakers:- Mary Kinipple – ‘Tapestry & Tibet’:  First time speaker Mary showed how travel influenced & developed her professional career as a craft weaver.  Whilst Mary was always interested in textiles & design, it took an independent journey…

With Simon Banks at the lectern, the London branch was introduced to two new speakers:- First to entertain us, on a country that is often in the news for negative reasons was Russell Maddicks who spoke about Exploring Venezuela: A Land of Natural Wonders.  Russell highlighted how much variation in the country can be enjoyed…from stunning geographies, complex…

Hello to everyone again, It is 2 years ago this coming meeting that we started the Chester Branch of Globetrotters!!!  (Happy Birthday & congratulations – The Ant J) We would like to send you an early reminder again for our next meeting of Globetrotters, which will be on Saturday the 19th of November in the Grosvenor Museum…

Home Exchanging or Home Swapping is when you agree to swap homes, and often cars, with someone; you stay in their home and they stay in yours, without any money changing hands. It is such an economical way to holiday and such an exciting way to travel, to experience other cultures and see other countries…

Putting together this eNewsletter, I wanted to explore travel clubs around the world, that like Globetrotters promoted independent travel for independent travellers.  And so far I have to admit I’m struggling and need your help.  Can you tell me about any travel clubs you know of and we can learn more about them (magazines, web…