FC Utrecht vs Liverpool

Liverpool FC travels to the Netherlands to meet FC Utrecht on Thursday, 30 September 2010 in a UEFA Europa League match. 

The venue is the Galgenswaard Stadium in Utrecht, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm local time (6pm UK time). 

Utrecht…

Celtic vs FC Utrecht – in The Netherlands

Celtic football club travels out to The Netherlands for a UEFA Europa League match against FC Utrecht on Thursday, 26 August 2010 at the Galgenwaard Stadium (Stadion Galgenwaard) in Utrecht.  

Utrecht is situated in the centre of The Netherlands, approx. 33 km/20…

Car Rental Fuel Charges – Buyer Beware!

On a recent trip to Spain we rented a car and came up against a fuel-related situation we had not encountered before. 

Admittedly, it had been a while since we rented a car on holiday but previously the fuel policy had always…

Taking a Child Overseas?

Sole parents taking a child abroad on holiday could open up a world of trouble for themselves without some preparation and awareness of the law. 

It is important for a sole parent taking a child out of the country, for…

Thailand-Bangkok – Updated Travel Advice

The situation in Thailand has been all over the news but (in case anyone missed it) the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) currently advises against ‘all travel’ to certain areas of Thailand – which includes Bangkok – and ‘all…

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…

U.S. – Enhanced Airport Screening for Many Visitors

Just when we thought it couldn’t get any worse, it looks certain that flying to the U.S. will never be the same again. 

All airlines flying routes to the U.S. are under stricter security since the Christmas Day failed bomb…

Full-Body Scanners Being Installed at UK Airports

Despite doubt about the effectiveness of full-body scanners to detect certain types of liquid explosive devices, the UK government has given the green light for their installation at UK airports. 

The move is a result of the failed Christmas Day…

Wintry Weather Disrupts Christmas Travel

Feel like you’re caught in a snow globe? 

The snow may look pretty and provide plenty of fun for kids, but it is causing havoc with transportation as many roads are closed or in treacherous condition, and airports are cancelling…