Malaysian F1 Grand Prix – April 2-4, 2010

The 2010 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix takes place this weekend at the Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur.  

The Sepang circuit is a favourite among drivers, and fans, as it provides plenty of challenge and is wide enough…

Travel Plans? Don’t Forget Holiday Insurance

With winter behind us now (in theory, though still snowing in the north here in the UK!) Easter is a popular time for a family getaway. 

After such a long and harsh winter many people are opting for a getaway…

Benfica vs Liverpool in Portugal – 1 April 2010

Liverpool FC travels out to Portugal to meet Benfica in a Champions League match on 1 April at the Estadio da Luz (Stadium of Light). 

If you are planning a trip to the Lisbon area and are not football fan,…

Australian F1 Grand Prix – March 26-28 2010

Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne is the venue for the Australian Grand Prix.  The first day of practice has been a good one for Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton, followed by Mark Webber, so it looks as if some very exciting action is promised over…

Earth Hour 27 March 2010

Earth Hour gets more and more support each year, with 121 countries and territories participating, according to the Earth Hour website. 

At 8:30 pm (local time) on Saturday 27 March people all over the world, in all time zones, will once…

Break Out of the Winter Rut – Plan Some Travel!

Spring has arrived at last!  If you feel as if you’ve been stuck in an endless cycle of work and gloom all winter, now is the time to break free! 

Get busy with spring cleaning, air out the summer kit, and start planning…

BA Strikes March 2010 and Travel Insurance Claims

The first wave of British Airways strikes is almost over (March 20-22).  According to the BA website, if you have flights booked between March 23-26 you should check the status before going to the airport. 

At the time of writing, BA also…

Fear of Flying – Should You Be Afraid?

Having a fear of anything, whether it is due to spiders, heights, open spaces, confined spaces, dentists, hospitals - or even flying – is nothing to joke about.  

Don’t worry, this classic Python clip of bored airline pilots getting up to mischief would not happen in real…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

March 17 is a great day to be in Ireland celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, but anywhere in the world where people with Irish roots gather together is certain to be full of fun and smiles. 

Ireland is a fantastic destination for visitors from all over the world…

FCO Trials Text Messaging for Brits in Egypt and Turkey

The Foreign Office (FCO) is conducting a trial by sending out text messages to British travellers scheduled to arrive in Turkey and Egypt this week. 

The trial runs from today, Monday, 15 March until Monday, 22 March 2010. 

The trial is currently…