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Nomadic Travel publishes a free newsletter three times a year with a variety of destination features, travel updates, festival dates, and tour operator news. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please get in touch with your postal address and we will be pleased to send you future copies. Past issues of the newsletter are available at the bottom of this page below the links. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these. If you do not have this program installed, you can download it here:

 

Newsletter: Past Editions (click on the Issue no. to open the full newsletter)

Issue No. 21: Winter 2008
‘Travel Competition’: Steve Bulford takes the prize for his Polar bear pic. ‘Gorillas in our midst’: Lee and Liz Joslin’s account of their trip to Gabon. ‘Predator’: Paul Goldstein’s talk. ‘What a carry on!’: Luggage allowance updates. ‘Power Monkey’: Solar powered battery re-charger. ‘Barb in Belize’: Barb’s account of her trip to Belize with Distinctive Americas. ‘Country File – Iceland’: Country highlights and information. ‘One Step Beyond’: Highlighting Explore’s new ‘Explore Beyond trips’.

Issue No. 20: Autumn 2007
‘Nomadic news’: Gandy Street move. ‘Use your head…book ahead’: Early booking for Peru, Nepal and migration Kenya/Tanzania advised. ‘Surfing Hippos’: Gabon wildlife holidays. ‘Travel photo competition’. ‘Tales of Turkmenistan’: Jonathan Ling – Central Asia article. ‘Let us be your Search Engine’:  Personal experience and advice of staff invaluable. ‘RGS 2007 Autumn Programme’. ‘Independent Trips’: Exodus now offering ‘Independent Tours’. ‘Memories of Malawi’: Pauline and Andrew Elliot’s trip highlights. ‘India and Pakistan’: BBC1 Michael Wood’s documentary – ‘The Story of India’. ‘Travel Updates’: Virgin USA Routes, Adventure Company mobile-free trips, Oz Bus resurrected. 

Issue No. 19: Spring 2007
‘Nomadic news’: WWF’s Seeing Is Believing. ‘Wilderness and Wildlife Photography Talk’: Advertising talk on 16th May. ‘Inside the Hidden Kingdoms’: Neil Whiter’s trip to Bangladesh, India and Bhutan with Explore. ‘Making a difference’: Nomadic Travel customising trips. ‘Prime Adventures’: Holidays for active over 50s with the Adventure Company. ‘Focus on Borneo’: Insight into the country focussing on Steve Leonard’s RGS talk. ‘Gibson’s Choice’: Simon’s travel highlights. ‘Simply the best’: Wanderlust’s Top 5 Tour operators. ‘Travel Photo Competition 2007’: Update on competition.    

Issue No. 18: Winter 2007
‘Democratic Vistas’: Nepal’s Democratic elections. ‘A talk on the wild side’: RGS Steve Leonard talk. ‘Kids in Kayaks’: Kayaking in Croatia by Michelle Dibb. ‘Naturetrek’: Barb’s overview of this specialist tour operator. ‘Sundown in the Sinai’: Rob’s account of his travels in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt. ‘A climate for change’: Climate change and an introduction on ‘Climate Care’. ‘Impressions of Cuba’: John Bailey, water-colour painter - extracts from his notebook on his impressions of Cuba. ‘Travel Snippets’: Air NZ RTW flights, ‘Zaptag’ – travel info storage, Wildlife Worldwide North Pole Solar Eclipse tour. ‘Travel Photo Competition’: Introducing our latest competition.                                     

Issue No. 17: Autumn 2006
Looking ahead, booking ahead: Destinations for which you should be quick out of the blocks. Cherry's Gorilla Thriller: Gorilla tracking in Rwanda. Most recommended: Rio Carnival, Gastronomic Japan, Marrakesh to Beijing overland, Antarctica, City breaks. WWF: Seeing is Believing: Nomadic Travel has been appointed by WWF to arrange travel for their international 'Seeing is Believing' programme. Viva La Vientiane: Travels in Laos. Travel Updates. Explore Worldwide - Exeter slideshow. Security Issues: UK Airports.

Issue No. 16: Winter 2006
A Plan for all seasons: our pick of the many exciting trips on offer for each of the seasons of the year ahead: Crete, Edinburgh, The Middle East, Cuba. Ethiopian Ecstasy: trekking and cultural tour of Ethiopia. Giving something back: Volunteer holidays. Sri Lanka: One year on from the Tsunami. Group Travel: We can help arrange your private group. Country File: Costa Rica.

Issue No. 15: Autumn 2005
Tailor-made Holidays: sample tailor-made itineraries in Vietnam, The Indian Ocean Islands of Mauritius and Reunion and a self-drive itinerary along South Africa's Garden Route. The Hot and Cold of Finnish Karelia: A week's snow-shoeing, dog-sledding, cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling in the wilds of Finland. Country File: A detailed look at the marvels of Malaysia. Christmas Crackers: "Killer Whale Safari" - 5 days in northern Norway, "Camels & Kasbahs" - Family Adventure Holidays in Morocco, "Annapurna Panorama" - trekking in the Nepal Himalaya, "Tropical Walking on Dominica" - jungle trails and magnificent ocean views, "Diving in Borneo" - the spectacular marine cliffs of Sipadan. Travellers Clubs: What you can expect Royal Geographical Society Talks: Bill Bryson Travel Snippets: New Zealand, Senegal, Taiwan.

Issue No. 14: Spring 2005
From Cape to Kruger: Visiting the winelands, battlefields and wildlife sites of South Africa. Voyage to the White Continent: Details of a cruise to Antarctica and trekking in Patagonia. It's all in the timing: Festival in the Desert (Mali), Spring flowers in South Africa, Whale watching in Australia & Canada, Solar Eclipse 2006. Closer to home: UK and European breaks Top Billing: Famous speakers at Royal Geographic talks, Bill Bryson to appear in Autumn 2005. Tour Operator News: Upmarket Overland company 'Africa in Focus', Weavers & Clark offering tours to historic gardens. Rich Pickings!: Heli Hiking in New Zealand, Travel in Australia, Upmarket resorts in Fiji, travel in Thailand, Angkor Wat Travel Updates: Air Namibia, US immigration. Telling it as it is: Well informed advice from Nomadic Travel on flight only, group tours, short breaks and fully tailor made tours.

Issue No. 13: Winter 2005
Silver Nomad gets Gold Medal: An intrepid 70 year old customer plans an epic trip to include the Caribbean, Galapagos Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica. The Roof of Africa: A tailor made honeymoon climbing Kilimanjaro and going on safari. What's New in 2005?: Kirker Holidays in South Africa, Dragoman's Chinese Silk Route and Tibet, KE in Venezuela, Southern Kenya with In the Saddle, 8 day Japan with Intrepid. Cuba Update: currency tips. E111 new regulations Bucket and spade not required: Ideas for family holidays Recommend a friend Camels, Cous Cous and Kasbahs: Exploring Morocco. Dates for your Diary: Royal Geographic Society talks. Discounts and Surcharges: Saving you money at Nomadic Travel. Don't Miss This!: Bruce Parry's 'Cannibal' series.

Issue No. 12: Autumn 2004
Alternative Honeymoon: A range of luxurious and tailor made honeymoons in Latin America with Trips Worldwide. Tucking into Turkey: Travels in Turkey with a toddler, including Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Egirdir and Antalya. Land of the Kiwi: Visiting the many highlights of New Zealand. Hop on, Hop off: Overlanding with Encounter in Southern Africa. Rice Boat Relaxation: Backwaters of Kerala, India A moment in time: A snippet from a visit to Indonesia. Rob's Jordan Jaunt: A 5 day visit to Jordan including Petra. Travel Snippets: Japanese Airlines, Global Vision, Flights to New York from Bristol.

Issue No. 11: Spring 2004
Getting hitched: Luxury weddings and honeymoons. Around the World in 49 days!: An exciting round the world trip. A Secret Corner of Crimea: Uncovering the rich heritage of Crimea. Inca Trail or Inca Trial?: New regulations in Cuzco. KE the key to K2: Trekking routes in Pakistan. GAP in the Greek Market: Cruising around the group islands. Pedal Power: The diverse range of cycling holidays from gentle rides in Tuscany to tropical journeys in Costa Rica. From one Saddle to another: Horse riding holidays in Iceland, Malawi, Australia and Spain. The Ultimate Journey: An epic overland from UK to Cape Town. Blue Planet: An evening with Alistair Fothergill, producer of the BBC's Blue Planet. Travel Snippets: Visa's for Indonesia, new look Lonely Planet guides.

Issue No. 10: Winter 2004
Wild Down Under: Ideas for trips to Australia. Climate Care: How to offset pollution caused by flights. Reflections on Morocco: Insight to travelling in Morocco. "Too much Xmas pudding?": Walking holidays The Pantanal: Wildlife spotting in the Pantanal. Travel snippets: South African Passport information, Fear of Flying, Masta website and health briefs Standing out from the crowd: Advantages of booking with Nomadic Travel an independent travel agent. Swimming to the North pole: An evening with Caroline Hamilton. And cruising to the South!: Guide to Arctic and Antarctic cruises. Destination inspiration: A calendar of travel ideas.

Issue No. 9: Autumn 2003
Jonathan Scott - The Great Migration: An evening with the award winning photographer talking about the migration in Kenya and Tanzania "A World in One Country": The Garden route in South Africa from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Royal Geographical Society 2003/4 Programme Tropical Island relaxation: Sea Kayaking around Pacific Islands with World Expeditions. Travel Updates: USA Visa Waiver Program. Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Flights update: Flight deals and Round the World Flights. Tour Operator News: Travelbag, Bales new brochure, Intrepid Premium. Trips for this Winter: Multi Activity winter breaks from Europe to Antarctica. It's time to party!: Bizarre festivals

Issue No. 8: Spring 2003
Adventure short breaks: Monday mornings will never be the same again. 'Walkabout Books' - Book shop for Sale Where will you go?: Inspiration for trips 'Morocco Atlas Break', 'Southern India', 'Maddelena Islands Walk', 'Iguana', 'Malawi', 'Seychelles Island Exploration', 'Mongolia', 'Classic Antartica' The boring bits: Tips on travel Insurance. Classic Journeys: Overland London to Nairobi. 9 Days in Kenya: A first trip to game parks, the rift valley and lakes and a stay in a Masai Mara luxury camp. You should have been here yesterday!: Talk by Kate Adie, Travel Snippets: Nepalese ceasefire, Tibetan visas, Inca Trail (trekking poles), Yann Arthus-Bertrand (Earth from the Air show)

Issue No. 7: Winter 2003
Flights Update: Flight only service and Round the World flight tickets. Porter Protection: Campaign by Tourism Concern to improve conditions for porters. Nepal Article: Something for everyone in the treasures of Nepal. Travel Ideas for 2003: Surf & Sail, Week in Andalucia, Whale watching in Iceland, Tiger Trails, Last Blank on the Map. RGS programme for 2003. Home Swapping: Details of agencies for home swapping. Shhh! Don't mention it!: Booking early for Christmas. Classic journeys: The classic sights of South East Asia. Sterling Progress: Strength of the British Pound. Travel Snippets: South America Experience, China - Yangtse River Cruise & Madagascar.

Issue No. 6: Autumn 2002
Island for Hire: A Caribbean island available for private hire. Gambia: An unusual winter sunshine destination. 'Explore Worldwide' Presentation Time to get off the piste? Alternative winter activities including snow shoeing, dog sledding and snow mobiling. RGS Programme: List of talks for 2002/2003 Travelling Companions: Tips for single travellers finding a fellow traveller. Travel Photography Competition winner Everest 50th Anniversary: World Expeditions organise commemorative trekking routes. Classic Journeys: Trans-Siberian Railway across Russia, Mongolia and China. Recommended Reading: 'Take me with you' by Brad Newsham. 'Special Events' Service: Nomadic Travel's honeymoon account service.

Issue No. 5: Spring 2002
Quick Getaways: Short Breaks to Krakow, Budapest, Porto, Havanna, Mombassa. Br-1st-ol: Bristol airport voted number one. Sumatra: Insight to the wonderful island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The "World's Highest Trek": Lhakpa Ri at 7000m with view of Everest. "Climate Care": How to travel 'carbon neutral'. Wonderful Copenhagen: A perfect summer short break. Tour Operator News: Activities Abroad women only holidays, Westminster Classic Tours, Intrepid Cooking holidays. Staying at home this summer?: Acitivity holidays in Britain. Classic Journeys: 'La Ruta Maya' around the Yucatan in Mexico. Recommended Reading: "South", Sir Ernest Shackleton. Photography competition Travel updates: India visa information, South America

Issue No. 4: Winter 2002
Flights update: Selection of flight deals New trips for 2002: Photographic safaris in Malawi & Zambia, a journey through Tibet, cross-country skiing, Panama, Gabon and the Maldives. African Eclipse 2002: Ideas for seeing eclipse in Botswana, South Africa, Zambia & Mozambique. Travelpharm.com: a useful medical website for travellers. Family adventures: including trips to Morocco and Sri Lanka. The UK to the Ukraine by bicycle: An adventurous customer cycles from Somerset to Chernobyl to raise awareness for renewable energy. A Taste of Fiji: An unforgettable experience on the South Pacific Island. The "Lost World of Kamchatka": Unique itineraries visiting the great wilderness area of Kamchatka, Russia. Classic Treks: The Milford Sound Trek, New Zealand Recommended Reading: 'A mad world, my Masters' by John Simpson. Travel updates: Kenya, Sri Lanka, Cuba & Jamaica. "Mountains of the Moon" slideshow, David Allen. Taking the plunge: Multi-activity holidays.

Issue No. 3: Autumn 2001
Majorca? You oughta!: Off the beaten track in Majorca. Easter Island for Easter!: Insight to Easter Island. A Tale of Two Cities: Interesting two centre city breaks including Prague & Cairo, Budapest & Istanbul. Nepalese Adventure: A backpackers tale of trekking the Annapurnas in Nepal. Tour Operator News: Dragoman "Libya Unveiled" and World Expeditions "Antarctica. Destination Feature: Highlights of south west Bolivia. Recommended Reading "Road to Oxiana" by Robert Byron. Travel snippets: Australia ETA Visa, Ruwenzori Mountains in Uganda.

Issue No. 2: Spring 2001
Timing your take-off: summary of cheap travel seasons. A Feast of Festivals: Exotic events year round including the Rio Carnival, Inti Raymii in Peru and the Wildebeest migration in Kenya & Tanzania. More wild and wacky travel requests. Nomadic "Extras": we also sell a full range of Lonely Planet guides. Travel partners: linking like minded people for travel. Travel Photography Competition Tour Operator News: Including family holidays from The Adventure Company, Walking, Cycling & Canoeing holidays with Headwater New tours for 2001: Wildlife Worldwide in Dominica, Exodus mountain biking routes in the Himalayas and a trek in the Tibetan Himalaya in the footsteps of Eric Shipton & Bill Tilman. Recommended Reading: 'In Patagonia' by Bruce Chatwin. Destination Feature -Relaxing in Essaouria, Morocco. Travel Snippets: Afghanistan visas, Inca Trail restrictions, Egyptian visa update. Web Traveller - information about our website www.nomadictravel.co.uk

Issue No. 1: September 2000
CARTA Membership: The advantages of booking through an independent agent. "Under the Sun": The Exeter Picture House travel season. African Eclipse 2001: Experience this awe-inspiring event on a luxurious African Safari. Tour Operator News: Trekking holidays, mountain biking and Exodus and Peregrine. Round-the-World Flights: Introduction guide to the these flexible tickets. Staff News, Responsible Tourism: Why you should care about who you travel with. Travel Snippets: Intrepid Traveller of the year, Wanderlust Magazine and Charity Flights. Who turned out the lights? Ideas for winter travel. ww.thestc.co.uk

 

Links

Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Regularly updated UK Foreign Office advice for travelling abroad

Tourist Offices Worldwide Directory
Directory of Tourist Offices Worldwide

Embassy Web
Contact details of approximately 50,000 embassies around the world

Travel Health Online
Health issues of world travel - covers just about everything from altitude sickness to yellow fever

www.passport.gov.uk
Information on how to renew passport and other associated passport issues

World Climate
Provides statistics for weather for tens of thousands of worldwide destinations

Worldwide Currency Conversion
Helpful for converting any currency into another at prevailing exchange rates

Mastercard Cashpoints Worldwide
Precise locations of the worlds one million cash machines
- MasterCard

Visa Cashpoints Worldwide
- Visa

World Time
Gives you the precise time anywhere in the world

Lonely Planet
Travel information from the travel guidebook experts

MASTA Travel Advice
"Medical advisory service for travellers abroad"- This is the definative point of call for all your queries on travel health.

www.travelpharm.com
Advice on travel health, and ordering service for medication required for overseas journeys

www.blueturtlegroup.com
An range of entirely natural homoeopathic treatments for most tropical diseases. (Please note this link is for information only, and not an endorsement of the products)

Walkabout Books
Details of travel books and maps for wandering spirits

www.1000traveltips.org
A veritable goldmine of information for seasoned travellers

www.inn26.com
Listings and booking service for worldwide hostels, guest houses, B&B's and hotels

www.artoftravel.com
A straightforward backpacker's guide to travel

www.travel-library.com
Links to a variety of other helpful travel websites

www.hostels.com
Listing of hostels and other low-budget accommodation worldwide

www.vtourist.com
Shared experiences of travellers across the globe

www.journeywoman.com
On line travel magazine for female travellers