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Be Aware of HIV
According to a recent UN report, more women are now infected with HIV/Aids than men and more than 40 million people, globally are now living with the disease. Around the
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Molokai by Henry Nowicki
The following is an extract from Henry’s website which has lots of interesting links and provides much background to this memorable trip to Molokai. To find out more info, take
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Volunteer opportunities, Home Stays, Cultural Exchange and Ecotourism in Ghana, Africa
Our organization, Save the Earth Network, an entirely self funded organization (generating its income from the participation fees of our volunteers, visitors and eco-tourists) makes donations to humanitarian projects. Our
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Iris’s Diary of An Overland Trip Through South America
Iris, a British lady of considerable character and pluck, is on a 23 week overland truck expedition from Quito in Ecuador to Caracas in Venezuela. After this, she plans to
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Meeting News from London
Globetrotters meeting on Saturday 4th January 2003 by Padmassana For our first meeting of the New Year we were treated to four mini talks by club members. First up was
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Appeal for People to Appear on UK TV Show
Is there something holding you back in your personal life or your career? Is a lack of knowledge or skill causing you embarrassment at work or at home? Do you
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San Ramón in Costa Rica by Helene
Costa Rica, a tiny country that forms part of the land bridge between North and South America, is almost too good to believe. It has more species of mammals and
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Gap year reflections from university by Matt Maddocks
Writing this sat at my university desk I can’t help frequently glancing up at the picture painted in Mikindani and the various photos of my gap year experience. Having gone
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Meeting News from London
Globetrotters meeting Saturday 7th December 2002 By Padmassana This afternoon our first speaker was Damian Welch, Royal Geographical Society (RGS) winner of a “Journey of a Lifetime “ Award, who
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Some Visa Advice from Mac
When going to places like South Africa, Singapore, etc. you might want to consider getting multi-entry visas if a visa is required. Although they usually cost a little extra, it
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Meeting News from New York
Our guest speaker at our december meeting was Amy Gissen, who gave a great slide show and lecture about Myanmar, truly one of Asia's jewels. For details of forthcoming meetings
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Novodevichiy Convent, Moscow by Katia
Novodevichiy Convent (Nunnery) is one of the most beautiful Moscow convents. By studying its history we discover many facts about the history of the State, which is extremely interesting. It
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Meeting News from Ontario
For information on Ontario meetings, please contact: Svatka Hermanek: shermanek@schulich.yorku.ca or Bruce Weber: tel. 416-203-0911 or Paul Webb: tel. 416-694-8259. Meetings are held on the third Friday of January, March,