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Irene Butler

who has written 88 posts for Globaltrekkers Travel Stories, Articles and Travel Photos.

Aug
25
2010

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Experience the magnificent city of Kuala Lumpur through our photos. See the amazing Petronas Towers and the Kuala Lumpur Tower in all its glory.
You are just a click away – Kuala Lumpur/

Aug
17
2010

Cambodia Photo Gallery

Come with us on our adventure in Captivating Cambodia.
View our photos of Angkor Thom and the amazing Angkor Wat.
Visit Siem Reap and Phnom Penh with us.
We hope you enjoy our photos. Click below-
Cambodia Photo Gallery/

Jul
27
2010

Impowerage Book Intervue

The adventure of a lifetime on a budget
 
TREKKING THE GLOBE WITH MOSTLY GENTLE FOOTSTEPS
Traveling 12 countries in 12 Months
By Kelly Neufeld
For seniors, the number one goal after retirement is travel. While retirement frees up your time to travel, finances can be an issue. But what if you could travel the world, for the amount it [...]

Jul
26
2010

Laos Photo Gallery

Please enjoy our photos from our recent adventure in Laos.
Click here to start your adventure
Laos Photo Gallery/

Apr
1
2010

Our Book Now Available at a Bookstore Near You or Order Online

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Apr
1
2010

Acclaim for Our Book “Trekking the Globe”

“The adventures and misadventures of the Butlers on their epic journey is an inspiration to readers and travellers of all ages. ….Their gentle footsteps remind us that humour, enthusiasm and attitude go a long way in the world of hardcore travel.”
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Apr
1
2010

Forward and Acclaim for “Trekking the Globe”

Forward By
Robin Esrock
Travel writer and star of the TV series Word Travels Broadcast on OLN, City TV, and National Geographic International
Irene and Rick Butler are not of my generation. Yet, as a devoted traveller, it’s easy to recognize fellow members of the tribe. We share a strong desire to explore our planet’s beauty, people, creatures, [...]

Apr
1
2010

Australia

AUSTRALIA
NATURE WORLD Hervey Bay, north of Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast.

“You don’t want to miss Nature World,” said everyone we surveyed. We were told it was brimming with fauna unique to this part of the world. Molly, our chauffeur and guide for the excursion, stuffed us and six other enthusiasts into the Nature World [...]

Apr
1
2010

The Many Faces of Beijing

Our gusto for Beijing began with our first walk of many down Wangfujing Dajie, the city’s prestigious pedestrian shopping street. While we were swept into the explosion of neon and glitz, we knew these young women with fashionably scant outfits, men in expensive business suits, and families carrying loads of purchase were not true representatives [...]

Apr
1
2010

India

Rajasthan
We entered the land of the Maharajas, and the legendary cities built by these kings. Women passed by, richly adorned with chudas (arm bangles), bichiyas (toe rings), and lobe-stretching earrings, and men stood around sporting heavy moustaches waxed into flamboyant curls on each side. Vivid oranges, lime greens, brilliant reds, fuchsias, and sunflower yellows flashed [...]