U.S. Lifts Ban on Visas for AIDS/HIV-Positive Visitors

President Barack Obama has started the process to lift the ban on the issuance of visas to visitors and immigrants with AIDS or diagnosed as HIV-positive. 

The ban has been in force since 1987, when HIV/AIDS was added to the…

Unirea Urziceni vs Rangers in Bucharest – 4 Nov 2009

Rangers FC team travels out to Romania next week to meet Unirea Urziceni in a UEFA Champions League match.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has provided some travel information and tips especially for fans.  Their advice is very important. …

Olympic Lyonnais vs Liverpool – Lyon – 4 Nov

Liverpool FC travels to Lyon, France next week to meet Olympic Lyonnais at the Stade de Gerland in a UEFA Champions League match.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has provided some useful information and advice especially for Liverpool fans…

Madrid vs Chelsea FC in Spain – Tues 3 Nov 2009

Chelsea FC travels to Madrid next week to meet Atletico in a UEFA Champions League match.   Those with plans to visit Madrid who are not football fans may wish to avoid this date – and the crowds!

Fans travelling out to support…

Fall of the Berlin Wall – 20th Anniversary – Nov 9, 2009

If you’ve been procrastinating about visiting the lively city of Berlin why not make the trip in November during the 20th Anniversary ‘Festival of Freedom’ to commemorate the tearing down of the Berlin Wall.   

The Berlin Wall, which divided East…

Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix – Oct 30-Nov 1 2009

This weekend brings the exciting grand finale of the 2009 Formula 1 Grand Prix calendar from the Yas Marina Circuit on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.  

The inaugural race from Abu Dhabi, capital city of the United Arab Emirates, promises…

Halloween – Planning a Getaway or Spooky Fun?

With the end of British summer time, the clocks falling back an hour, and darkness now upon us by 5pm we all need a bit of a lift for our flagging spirits.  Why not plan a travel Treat to look forward to?  A…

Skiing this Season? Stretch Yourself – Not Your Wallet!

Approximately one third of the injuries sustained during winter sports activities involve the knees.  Other popular skiing and boarding injuries include the ankles, wrists, and thumbs – not to mention serious back and head injuries.

It is important to try to get in shape…

U.S. – Reminder of New Visa Rules to Enter America

If you are heading for America please make sure that Lady Liberty has no reason to hold up a STOP sign to prevent your entry.   It seems that many people are still unaware, or confused, about the new entry requirements for the…

Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix – October 23-25 2009

This weekend brings all the MotoGP action from Malaysia in the penultimate race of the 2009 calendar.

The Malaysian MotoGP - officially the ‘Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix’ takes place on Sunday at the Sepang International Circuit, with practice…