UEFA Away Matches February 15 & 17 2011

There are several football away matches scheduled for this week:  Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) play AC Milan in the Champions League.  In the Europa League Manchester City play Aris Salonika and Liverpool meets Sparta Prague.

Fans travelling to European away matches…

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…

Cricket World Cup 2011

The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup takes place from 19 February to 2 April – hosted jointly by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.  The teams are in two groups, as follows:

Group A:  Australia, Canada, Kenya, New Zealand, Sri Lanka,…

Formula One Schedule 2011

Here’s something for F1 fans to look forward to as we head into 2011 – another action-packed Grand Prix season! 

Mark the dates on your 2011 calendar now so that you don’t miss anything.

If you have always dreamed of being…

The Skier Safety Code and Ski Insurance

Those already addicted to the thrill of skiing or boarding - the spectacular scenery and fresh mountain air - will not need us to remind them that it is a fantastic sport. 

However, whether you are a complete beginner, intermediate, or seasoned expert…

Egypt – Shark Attacks at Sharm el Sheikh

The Foreign Office (FCO) has issued a warning about recent shark attacks at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh.

A spate of shark attacks occurred at the resort during the past week, leaving four tourists seriously injured in separate…

Skiing this Winter? Don’t Forget Insurance!

The Foreign Office (FO) recently issued a warning to the more than one million British skiers heading off to the slopes this season. 

Their research revealed that almost one third of skiers admit they do not take out insurance for their wintersports…

Juventus v Man City 16 Dec

Manchester City travel out to Italy to meet Juventus in a UEFA Europa League match on Thursday, 16 December 2010.  The venue is the Stadio Olympico in Turin with kick off at 7pm local time (6pm UK time).

The Foreign…

Marseille v Chelsea 8 Dec – Advice for Blues Fans

Chelsea FC travels out to France to meet Olympique de Marseille in a UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday 8 December 2010. 

The venue is the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille with kick-off at 8:45 pm local time (7:45 pm…

Ashes Tour of Australia – Travel Advice for Fans

The England cricket team is in Australia for the Ashes Tour through 6 February 2011. 

England fans travelling out to support the team should check the travel tips and information provided on the Foreign Office (FCO) website.   The FCO information covers…