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The Great Game: 30,000 Miles Across Central Asia
Jon Beardmore spoke recently at the November London Meeting, about his journey from London to Russia along the Silk Road, through the “Stans”, China and SE Asia returning via India,…
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Free London Museums: The Bank of England
The Museum is housed within the Bank of England, at the heart of the City of London. It traces the history of the Bank from its foundation by Royal Charter…
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Seeking Seokbulsa by Hal Swindall
Religious architecture being an interest of mine, I have visited as many Buddhist temples in Korea as I have had time for. Naturally, therefore, when I lived in Busan a…
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Globies eNewsletter – Winter eNewsletter 2015
Dear Globies, friends and fellow travellers, Welcome to the Winter eNewsletter, packed with tips, news and discounts as always. I hope many of you have been enjoying the digital edition of…
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Join us at the Adventure Travel Show 2016
The Adventure Travel Show is returning to London’s Olympia on 23rd & 24th January and is the UK’s only event dedicated to off the beaten track travel experiences, featuring over 100 FREE Inspirational…
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Write in (1)&Mm Danielle Mitterrand, the Ashaninka and Annis in Acre Again by Tony Annis
In advance of Tony’s trip to the interior of Brazil later this year, I have dug up the account of his previous adventure, with Mm Mitterand and the . Globetrotters…
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Free London Museums: Museum of Childhood
Teddy Bear Centenary in London: the centenary of the teddy bear is being celebrated with a major exhibition at London’s Museum of Childhood, Bethnal Green (March 29 – December 31).…
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No camera, so no pictures
A seasoned traveller of deserts and jungles, Tony Annis, explains how he was conned in the urban jungle of Albuferia, Portugal. Whilst in the water section of the supermarket Intermarche…
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Write in (2) – Chinese Highways 2007 by Hal Swindall
Despite its reputation for road accidents and poor preparation for this year’s Olympics, China does offer this century’s traveller one ray of hope: long-distance bus rides, at least in the…
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Write in (3)& Its just like riding a bike by Benjamin Hamilton
The initial attraction to visiting Christchurch was its colonial buildings and beautiful gardens. With only one day to enjoy the city I wasn’t sure how to fit it all in.…