Kenya Travel Advisory

Kenya is a beautiful country and most travellers visiting or planning a safari trip are not likely to encounter serious problems.  At the moment the problems in Kenya have nothing to do with the animals - it’s the humans!  

Following explosions in Nairobi…

World Blood Donor Day

This is not an invitation to vampires…

World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year in June.  It is an opportunity to show appreciation and thanks to those who give blood – and to raise awareness of the constant need for blood and…

Mobile Phones – Travel Tips

Using a mobile phone, smartphone, PDA or Blackberry when travelling abroad could a bundle.  Using them outside the EU for data services, sending photos, videos, etc. could also result in phone bill shocks. 

Fans travelling out to watch the World Cup in…

Canadian F1 Grand Prix

The Formula 1 teams are heading to Montreal for the ‘Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada 2010’ - which takes place from 11-13 June 2010.   Local fans are delighted at the return of the Canadian F1 Grand Prix this season, after having…

Isle of Wight Music Festival

The countdown is on to this year’s Isle of Wight Music Festival.  The action kicks off on 11 June and runs through 13 June (tickets are sold out).

The line-up is huge and includes Jay-Z, Florence and the Machine, Pink, Paul…

Le Mans 24-hour and Classic

The legendary Le Mans 24-hour endurance race (24 Heures du Mans 2010) is scheduled for the weekend of 12-13 June.  The entire event lasts for several days, however, with practice and qualifying races starting on 9 June.  2010 marks the 78th…