Sporting Lisbon vs Everton – Portugal – 25 Feb 2010

Everton FC travels out to Portugal to play Sporting Lisbon in a UEFA Champions League football match on 25 February. The venue is the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.

Travellers planning to visit Lisbon may wish to avoid the match…

Overweight Passengers – Air France-KLM Cracks Down

Have you measured your derriere lately?  The way things are going, it may become necessary before booking a flight! 

The news is full of the latest skinny on charging extra for overweight passengers. It is obviously a very delicate and sensitive…

Venice Carnival 2010 – Events from 6-16 February

The annual Carnivale di Venezia takes place this year from 6-16 February, kicking off with an opening concert (classical) on the evening of 5 February at Ca’Rezzonico.

Get into the Venice Carnival spirit, and the spirit of Vivaldi, with these…

Formula 1 Grand Prix Race Dates – 2010

The 2010 F1 season will soon be upon us, bringing with it a a few interesting changes and additions to the calendar.  For one, the return of F1 to Montreal, Canada, the first since 2008.  This video shows some chilly footage…

Flight Seat Companions that Send You Barking Mad!

Gone, it seems, are the days when people dressed up and behaved well on flights.  There was a time when the worst problems you faced were screaming babies and smokers in the back.  Whatever happened to manners and etiquette? 

These days when you’re…

Tennis Grand Slam Tournament Dates – 2010

Just in case you’ve been too busy travelling to notice, the Australian Open tennis in Melbourne is in full swing at the moment.  This is the second week so the action is really hotting up.

If you are Down Under and in the…

Inter Milan vs Chelsea FC – Wed 24 February 2010

Chelsea FC travels to Italy for a UEFA Champions League football match against Inter Milan on Wednesday 24 February 2010. 

The venue for the meet up with FC Internazionale Milan is the Stadio Giuseppe Meassa in San Siro, Milan (more…

Nice Carnival – South of France – 12-28 Feb 2010

The Carnaval de Nice is a major event, on a similar scale to Venice Carnival, Mardi Gras, and Rio de Janeiro.  

Forget the winter blues for a few minutes as this video transports you to the colour and excitement of…

FC Porto vs Arsenal – Weds 17 February 2010

Arsenal FC travels out to Portugal for a UEFA Champions League football match against Porto on Wednesday, 17 February 2010. 

The venue is the Estadio do Dragao (Dragon Stadium) in Porto, which is located just over 3 km from the…

Love Snowboarding? Fantastic Video Action

A treat for all who love the mountains in winter – and snowboarding in particular.  This video shows some heart-thumping footage.  Enjoy…

Don’t forget to take out ski insurance before you hit the slopes.  However, please remember…