Moscow – Airport Explosion

Reports are coming in of an explosion at the international arrivals area of Moscow’s Domodedovo airport earlier today.   Although it has not been confirmed at the time of writing, it is believed to have been the work of a suicide…

Australia – Flooding in Victoria State

As if they have not suffered enough Down Under, more flooding is expected in Victoria state this week as rains and fast-flowing rivers continue to inundate the area. 

The rains and flooding in Queensland in recent weeks tragically took lives and damaged or…

Tonga – Tropical Storm Alert

The Foreign Office (FCO) has issued updated advice that a tropical cyclone alert is in effect for Tonga, including Tongatapu, Vava’u, Ha’api, and Niuafo’ou. 

Tropical cyclone Wilma is currently a category 1 storm, situated northeast of Tonga and its expected…

European Health Insurance Card – Changes Coming

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is currently free to British citizens and citizens of EU member states.  It provides proof of entitlement to emergency health care when traveling within Europe.  It covers you whether you are travelling for pleasure,…

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Travel Insurance for Those Unexpected Events

In recent times travel has become blighted with all manner of unusual problems.  Consequently, many travellers have been caught out by not having purchased travel insurance for their trips – or found out too late that their travel insurance was inadequate.

Not…

Got the Blue Monday Blues?

How are you feeling today?  This is the third Monday in January, which has come to be known as ‘Blue Monday’ and the most depressing day of the year.  Some organisations recognise next Monday, 24 January, but either way this…

Passport,Travel Insurance or EHIC Renewal Due?

It’s that time of year when many of us are getting through the dreary dark British winter months by making plans for and eagerly anticipating our holidays and getaways.

This is also a good time to get out the passports, European…

Tunisia – FCO Advisory Against Travel

For safety reasons, the Foreign Office (FCO) has issued an advisory against all but essential travel to Tunisia. 

UPDATE:  Friday 4 February 2011: The FCO has now lifted its advisory against all but essential travel to Tunisia.

The change is…

Brazil – Floods & Travel Advice

Mother Nature is certainly making her presence felt across the globe at the moment.  It is summer in Brazil and the rainy season has arrived, currently devastating areas of the south-east with torrential rain, flooding and mudslides. 

According to the Foreign Office, the areas…