Tennis Grand Slam Tournament Dates – 2010

Just in case you’ve been too busy travelling to notice, the Australian Open tennis in Melbourne is in full swing at the moment.  This is the second week so the action is really hotting up.

If you are Down Under and in the…

Nice Carnival – South of France – 12-28 Feb 2010

The Carnaval de Nice is a major event, on a similar scale to Venice Carnival, Mardi Gras, and Rio de Janeiro.  

Forget the winter blues for a few minutes as this video transports you to the colour and excitement of…

U.S. Visas Now Available for HIV/AIDS Visitors

Just a reminder that, as of 4 January, 2010, HIV infection has been removed from the list of communicable diseases which previously barred entry to the U.S. 

Those with the infection who have previously been unable to travel to the…

United States Visas – Be Aware – and Wary!

It seems that many people are confused about the new entry requirements for the U.S. which were introduced in January 2009. 

The rules also apply to British passport holders travelling to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP).  They…

ID Card Scheme Introduced in England

Residents of Greater Manchester in England are the first to have the option to apply for one of the new, non-compulsory, identification cards.  They are a convenient credit-card size and cost £30.

The unpopular plan to introduce compulsory ID cards has been scrapped, but it…

Fall of the Berlin Wall – 20th Anniversary – Nov 9, 2009

If you’ve been procrastinating about visiting the lively city of Berlin why not make the trip in November during the 20th Anniversary ‘Festival of Freedom’ to commemorate the tearing down of the Berlin Wall.   

The Berlin Wall, which divided East…

Portugal’s Algarve – Increase in Crime & Sexual Assaults

The Foreign and Common wealth Office (FCO) have reported an increase in crime in the Algarve this summer, including a number of sexual assaults against British women, particularly in Albufeira but in other towns as well.  Other travel advice and…

‘Ride the Dog’ in the UK – Greyhound Buses Arriving

From September 14 2009 we will be able to ride Greyhound buses here at home in England. 

A couple of years ago, UK-based FirstGroup purchased Laidlaw, Greyhound’s parent company, with plans to start up a service in the UK. 

Greyhound buses…

Support the First ‘Plastic Bag Free Day’ September 12

On September 12, 2009 the world’s first ‘Plastic Bag Free Day’ is scheduled to take place. 

The Marine Conservation Society encourages everyone to stop using plastic bags not just for one day, but for always.  Get in the habit of…

Malaria Medicine Available Online Without GP Visit

The Telegraph published an article about the risks of catching malaria, which we thought well worth passing along. 

It seems that an increasing number of Brits are not bothering to protect themselves when travelling to areas of the…