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Bursaspor vs Manchester United – 2 November

Posted on October 21st, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

Manchester United travels out to Turkey to meet Bursaspor in a UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday, 2 November 2010.  The venue is the Atatürk Stadium in the Cekirge district of Bursa.  Bursaspor are known as ‘the Green Crocodiles’ for their…



Lost Luggage is Not Funny!

Posted on October 20th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Airlines, Airports, And Finally..., Backpack Travel, Travel News, No Comments

…Or is it?  Comedian Rhod Gilbert does a great job of making light of a situation that could potentially be a real life travel nightmare:

 

It is always an anxious time, jostling for position at the baggage carousel and watching…



France – Strikes and Travel Disruption Continue

Posted on October 19th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Airlines, Airports, Europe, Motoring, Travel News, No Comments

It is all over the news so those with travel plans should already be aware of the industrial action and protests in France over pension reform.

Disruption to flights and rail services is ongoing and many flights have been cancelled.

Roads…



Korean F1 Grand Prix

Posted on October 18th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Destinations, Sports, Travel News, 2 Comments

Race No. 17 out of 19 in this year’s F1 calendar is hosted for the first time ever by South Korea - from 22-24 October 2010.  

The venue is the brand new Korea International Circuit in Yeongam.  The Grand Prix starts at…



Eurostar – Belgium/France Rail Strike 17-18 Oct

Posted on October 17th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Motoring, Travel News, No Comments

Belgian rail services will be affected by industrial action from 10pm (Central European Time – 9pm UK time) Sunday 17 October 2010 until 10pm (CET) Monday 18 October. Eurostar trains will not be operating to or from Brussels during this…



Napoli vs Liverpool

Posted on October 16th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

Liverpool FC travels out to Italy to play Napoli in a UEFA Europa League match on Thursday, 21 October 2010 in Naples. 

The venue is the Stadio San Paolo with kick off scheduled for 6pm local time (5pm UK time).

The Foreign…



Inter Milan vs Tottenham

Posted on October 14th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

Tottenham Hotspur FC travels out to Milan to play Internazionale in a UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday, 20 October 2010. 

The venue is the San Siro Stadium with kick-off scheduled at 8:45 pm local time (7:45 pm UK time).…



Ski and Snowboard Show – Don’t Miss Out!

Posted on October 14th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Ski Holidays, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

With snow forecast for the UK next week it is definitely time to unpack the long johns and think about your next ski destination.
 
Why not get in the mood for the upcoming ski season at the…



Hajj and Umrah – Travel Advice for Saudi Arabia

Posted on October 14th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Destinations, Travel News, 1 Comment

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has published special travel advice for British Muslims travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj in Mecca. 

The actual date of the Hajj changes annually, according to the Islamic calendar and sighting of the…



Mexico-Cuba – Hurricane Paula

Posted on October 13th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Travel News, No Comments

Hurricane Paula, a Category 2 storm, has been causing headaches in areas of the Yucatan Peninsula, including the popular resorts of Cozumel and Cancun, as well as Honduras and Belize, and is now on course to the west end of Cuba. 

Some areas of Mexico…




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