Formula 1 Grand Prix Race Schedule 2009

It’s that time again…The excitement of Formula One racing returns at the end of the month.  So, whether you’ll be taking your seat at the races to soak up the atmosphere – or avoiding the crowds like the plague - here are…

Sicily – Stray Dogs Terrorising Residents

A pack of stray dogs is still on the loose in the Ragusa area of southern Sicily.  On Sunday a boy was knocked off his bicycle and killed and a 24-year-old female German tourist was seriously mauled by dogs while jogging…

Tonga – Undersea Volcano Erupts in South Pacific

An undersea volcano has been erupting close to the island Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean since Monday, following a series of earthquakes.  The volcano has been putting on a spectacular show, spewing smoke and ash into the sky. 

Tonga is part of the…

Kenya Visa Fees Cut in Half – Time for Safari!

Kenya’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Najib Balala, recently announced that the cost for an entry visa for Kenya will be cut in half in a bid to boost tourism – and especially to attract families.

From April 1, 2009 until the…

Happy St Patrick’s Day!

Wherever you celebrate today – the famous Temple Bar in Dublin, or your home town – have fun and beware of those naughty leprechauns (they hide in the Guinness).  Here’s a happy Irish music video to get you in the mood –…

Oil Spill on Queensland Beaches an Environmental Disaster

More bad news coming out of Australia… They escaped the worst of Cyclone Hamish, but the rough seas caused a container ship to spill a load of oil (approx 42 tonnes) on Wednesday – which is now washing up on…

Venice Tickets – New Online Booking Service

Hate the crowds in Venice?  Along with the inevitable pigeons and sellers of ‘designer’ handbags on sheets it’s all part of the magical Venice experience.  However, why not cut down on some of the stress of organising your trip by…

Mexico (Spring Break) & Crossing U.S. Border into Mexico

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have issued a caution to visitors travelling to Mexico - or with plans to cross the border from the U.S. into Mexico.  Violent crime related to drug trading is a major problem in Mexico - especially the…

Ryanair to Charge Double for Airport Check-in

Budget airline, Ryanair, has announced plans to switch over completely to web check-in from October 1, 2009.  The move is a first in the airline industry and designed to alleviate long queues at check-in desks, keep operating costs down, and continue to keep…

Dog Sledding – Iditarod Race is Underway!

Even though winter is approaching the end, there is still plenty of skiing going on in the Northern Hemisphere – and dog sledding too.  The famous Iditarod race began last Saturday, starting off from Anchorage, Alaska.  The Iditarod covers more…