Going Skiing? Avalanche Statistics are Sobering

If you are heading off for some fun on the slopes this season, don’t forget to pack some common sense along with the sunscreen and ski insurance.  

Avalanches are most often triggered by people using the mountains or by temperature or weather conditions.  

If you…

Chinese New Year and Sky Lanterns

This Thursday, 3 February 2011, marks the start of Chinese New Year celebrations – and the Year of the Rabbit.

The Chinese tradition of releasing lanterns into the sky has taken hold in the UK and many other parts of the…

Egypt – Demonstrations and FCO Advice for Brits

The Foreign Office continues to advise against all but essential travel to Cairo (which includes all four governorates, including Giza), Alexandria, Suez and Luxor. 

According to reports, access is currently closed to museums in Cairo and the famous pyramids at Giza. …

Australia – Huge Storm Heading for Queensland

An enormous and very powerful tropical cyclone named ‘Yasi’ is heading for Queensland and expected to hit the coastal area around Cairns on Wednesday (2 February 2011). 

It is predicted that the cyclone will hit the coast as a category 3 storm but increase…