Cannonball Bike Run 2010 – June 21-26 – Morocco

The 6th annual Cannonball Bike Run will take place this year from June 21-26 in Morocco.  This event replaced the former Dakar Rally. 

The Run is open to all classes of bikes and is non-competitive.  The main aim of the event is…

Mexico Holiday? Do Your Homework First

Mexico is a very popular holiday destination for visitors from all over the world – and for good reason.  

It is known for many desirable things other than its great climate and laid-back lifestyle.  How about the fantastic beaches and beach activities, scuba diving, sailing - and…

Spring Ski Trip? Beware of Avalanches

With temperatures warming up and snow still falling in many mountains throughout the northern hemisphere, the avalanche danger is high. 

This National Geographic video provides some basic information on how avalanches occur, and the conditions which can make avalanches a disaster waiting to happen.…

Backpacker Insurance – Why Bother?

Are you busy planning a gap year or backpacking adventure?   It’s that time of year when students and travellers – young and not-so-young – are making plans to venture out and explore the world.

Let’s face it, we’ve probably all…

Barcelona vs Arsenal – Spain – Tues 6 April 2010

Arsenal FC travels to Barcelona for a UEFA Champions League football match on Tuesday, 6 April.  Kick-off is 19:45 (local time) at the Camp Nou stadium.

If you have a trip to Barcelona planned and are not a fan of football, you may…

Safe Easter Travels!

Wishing a happy Easter to all – and safe travels – whether you are jetting off for some sunshine, or staying closer to home and visiting family or taking some road trips.

If you are stuck for ideas on where to take the children…

Birds Not Only Sing – They Can Play Guitar!

Oh, okay then – April Fool!  

Well, it was not a total porky… Watch these little Zebra Finches making music at The Barbican Centre in London…

If you have plans to visit our capital before this exhibition ends on 23 May, 2010,…