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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The Adventure Travel Show offers a world of extraordinary discoveries, and is one of the UK’s biggest events for people who like to travel outside the mainstream – whether it be on small-group adventures, exclusive expeditions or epic journeys. The Adventure Travel Show takes place on the 25th and 26th of January, and is packed…

Thur 28 Nov Explorers Connect, London. Australian Geographic adventurer of the year Tim Cope will launch his new book. More information Sat 30 Nov Launch of Encircle Africa: Around Africa by Public Transport, about the first solo and unassisted circumnavigation of Africa by public transport written by Globie Ian Packham: More information Sat 7 Dec…