Don’t Stop Your Car - Even for a Baby!

There are times when it can be a useful defense mechanism to roll over and play dead.  These ’fainting goats’ are funny to watch…
 
However, when it comes to real-life danger playing dead may be the worst thing to do.  The goats are not in serious danger here.  Apparently, this particular breed has a genetic disorder that causes their [...]

Cowes Week Sailing Regatta

The Isle of Wight (off the south coast of England) is under starter’s orders, ready to host Cowes Week 2010!
The action kicks off tomorrow, 31 July, through 7 August 2010.  This is the 184th season – meaning this great tradition has taken place during British summers since 1826. 
More than 1,000 boats, and sailors from all walks of life, compete [...]

Motoring Holiday Plans?

A road trip can be a big adventure as you eat up the miles and see new places, or taken at a slower and more relaxing pace.  Whichever way you choose to do it, be prepared - especially when towing a caravan or trailer.  Oh, and make sure your car is up to the job of towing a caravan before you set [...]

Oil Spill - Florida and Gulf Beaches

The Deepwater Horizon oil platform tragedy on 20 April 2010 devastated the families and friends who lost loved ones.  The resulting oil spill has devastated the livelihoods of many residents along the Gulf of Mexico coastline. 
The scale of the disaster is mind-boggling.  The devastation extends to the heartbreaking damage to wildlife - and is likely to impact tourism.  Efforts by [...]

Father’s Day - Don’t Forget!

Wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! 
In case you had forgotten, this Sunday - 20 June 2010 - is Father’s Day (or Fathers’ Day, if you prefer) in the UK, USA and Canada.
The day is celebrated all over the world to honour fathers and father figures, but not always at the same time.  The [...]

Shanghai Expo 2010 Underway

The Shanghai World Expo opened its doors on 1 May so, if you haven’t made plans yet, there is still time to see this spectacle - which runs for six-months - until 31 October 2010. 
The theme of the Expo is ‘Better City, Better Life’.  The Opening Ceremony was a star-studded event, with many world leaders in attendance as [...]

Ashes Tour of Australia 2010-2011

Those with plans to travel out to Australia to support England or Australia in the Ashes this coming winter will be busy booking flights and accommodation.
Several warm-up games are scheduled between November 2010 and January 2011, with the 1st Test scheduled for January 12 in Adelaide (at the time of writing).
Matches will be held at various locations including [...]

UK General Election 2010 - Voting from Overseas

An official announcement has been made that a UK General Election will be held on Thursday, 6 May 2010. 
The Foreign Office (FCO) has issued advice for voters living abroad, as follows: 

British citizens living overseas are able to vote in the upcoming UK general election and European Parliamentary elections 
If you are a British citizen living abroad and [...]

Golf Tournament Dates 2010

We don’t have room to list them all, but here are dates of the 2010 major golf tournaments to mark on your calendar: 
March 11-14 - WGC – CA Championship
Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Florida, USA
April 8-11 - Masters Tournament
Augusta National, Georgia, USA
May 20-23 - BMW PGA Championship
Wentworth Club, Surrey, England
June 17-20 - U.S. Open
Pebble Beach, [...]

Happy St. David’s Day!

Monday, March 1, 2010 is St. David’s Day. 
Although it is not a public holiday, most residents of Wales and those living in Welsh communities throughout the world celebrate their patron saint, St. David, and their Welsh culture.
If you happen to notice anyone wearing a leek or daffodil and wonder why…  It is a tradition  on St. David’s Day [...]