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FCO and Prisoners Abroad unite to warn of consequences of drugs abroad
More than 850 British nationals are currently locked up in prisons across the globe for drug-related offences, often detained for months without trial and facing distressing living conditions. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), in conjunction with the charity Prisoners Abroad, is launching a campaign to highlight the consequences of the use, possession and smuggling…
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A Greek retreat: The Poetic Peloponnese
Santorini, Rhodes and Crete are famous for being glorious beach destinations, while the beautiful secluded coasts of mainland Greece are often foolishly overlooked. Chloe Marshall explores these hidden treasures on a unique retreat at Artisa, nestled in the mountainous Pelopenesse region of southern Greece. Landing at Athens and promptly heading west on the train to…
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Sarah Begum bares her Amazon Soul
After an excellent talk and screening at London Globetrotters earlier in the year, Sarah tells Globe magazine about her dreams, her adventures and the results of her groundbreaking film. I stared at the blackboard in total fascination. Then back at the textbook. The words, “Amazon Rainforest” overlapped the thoughts in my mind. The seed of…
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Byline:
This newsletter was written by Chloe Marshall and Ian Packham, with a contribution from Sarah Begum Do you have any comments, suggestions or questions? Drop us a line: Editor@globetrotters.co.uk or leave a comment. If you have an event you would like to add to our events listing, please contact us.
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The Globetrotters Club eNewsletter Winter 2013
Dear Globies, travellers and friends, As the British skies suddenly seem darker and the nights are drawing in, winter is definitely upon us. Never one to be deterred by the elements, here’s a roundup of travel events, news, campaigns, meetings, ticket offers and even a competition. We hope to provide some inspiration in the lead…
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Free travel photography guide
Professional London-based travel photographer Steve Davey is offering his guide ‘Improve your travel photography’ on his website bettertravelphotography.com completely free. Having travelled to almost 90 countries with his camera, and working for the likes of the BBC and Footprint handbooks, Steve is an experienced travel photographer. His website also hosts photo galleries from his travels…
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London meetings round-up
Globies London July meeting saw a series of talks from members under the banner title ‘Around the World in 80 Slides’. Many of the 10 minute talks were successfully delivered by members with no public speaking experience, though their enthusiasm shone across the hall throughout. Talks crossed the globe, from the plight of the Saharawi…
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Petition to stop orphanage tourism
Tourism Concern is currently running a crucial campaign, to call upon governments and tour operators to end orphanage tourism. Every year thousands of volunteers and tourists are lured to giving love to children in need around the developing word. Tourism and volunteering in orphanages is fuelling the demand for “orphans”, and so drives the unnecessary…
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The £2ish London travel event
Globies with a desire to take to the seas next year may wish to pursue the £2 ticket offer for the London cruise show, on 22-23 March 2013 at Olympia. With the largest collection of cruise-lines and operators in one place at Europe’s largest cruising event, it may well be worth the trip to go…
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Travel like a local with Tripbod, Airbnb and Couchsurfing
Similar to the true Globies spirit, Tripbod, a London based start up company, is seeking to connect travellers and locals, while cutting out the corporate middleman in the process. Local travel advice can make all the difference – whether from a friend who lives there, a relative who has been there, or even a local…
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