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Iditarod Race 2010 - Starts Sat 6 March - Alaska

Posted on March 2nd, 2010, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Destinations, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

This weekend brings the first Saturday in March - which means it’s time for the start of the famous Iditarod dog-sled race. They call it ‘The Last Great Race on Earth’ and it’s easy to see why.
The race takes the mushers and their dogs through more than 1150 miles of some of the most challenging, [...]

Happy St. David’s Day!

Posted on February 28th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Seniors Travel, Travel News, No Comments

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 [...]

Chile - Massive 8.8 Quake - Information Number (UK)

Posted on February 27th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Destinations, Travel News, No Comments

It has been one heartbreaking natural catastrophe after another recently. A massive earthquake struck Chile earlier today, causing extensive damage and the loss of 122+ lives (according to the latest news report).
The British Foreign Office (FCO) has advised that it is in touch with the embassy in Santiago but communications are not reliable. The FCO is advising [...]

Italy - Skiers May Face Jail for Triggering an Avalanche

Posted on February 24th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Ski Holidays, Travel News, No Comments

The Italian government may introduce legislation to impose substantial fines and even jail terms for off-piste skiers, snowboarders and hikers who set off avalanches which result in deaths.
Even if an avalanche is not triggered, those who ignore avalanche or other posted warnings and ski off piste could face a fine of several thousand pounds.

The proposed (and controversial) [...]

Shakhtar Donetsk v Fulham in Ukraine - 25 Feb 2010

Posted on February 19th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

Fulham FC travels out to the Ukraine to meet Shakhtar Donetsk in a UEFA Europa League football match at the Donbass Arena on Thursday, 25 February 2010.
Fans travelling out to support their team are advised to visit the Foreign Office (FCO) website for important travel information and advice provided especially for them: Click here.
The excellent [...]

Get Away Before Wintry Weather Drives You Crazy!

Posted on February 18th, 2010, Jean. Filed under And Finally..., Destinations, Ski Holidays, Travel News, No Comments

Yes, more snow and wintry weather is forecast here in the U.K. It’s great if you like to go skiing or sledding, but most of us are fed up with it.
Spring is on its way, hopefully, so hang in there and don’t lose your cool. If it’s any consolation the weather must have been even worse [...]

Unirea v Liverpool in Bucharest - 25 Feb 2010

Posted on February 17th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

Liverpool FC travels out to Romania to play AFC Unirea Urziceni in a UEFA Europa League match at the Steaua Stadium in Bucharest on Thursday, 25 February 2010.
Reds fans travelling out to support the team should check their passport expiration date to ensure it will be valid for the trip.
The Foreign Office (FCO) has provided some important travel advice [...]

America’s Cup Challenge 2010 - Valencia, Spain

Posted on February 9th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

The America’s Cup races are held every three years and 2010 brings the 33rd Challenge for the Cup - but who would recognise it! The races were scheduled to begin yesterday off the coast of Valencia, Spain but abandoned due to unstable winds. The race has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday 10 February.

The entry by the [...]

National Swine Flu Service to Close on 11 Feb 2010

Posted on February 3rd, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Travel News, No Comments

The National Pandemic Flu Service was opened in July of 2009 in response to the growing number of cases being reported at that time. The service provided flu assessments and treatment.
However, due to the dwindling number of cases the service for England will close down at 1 am on 11 February 2010.
The Swine Flu Information Line will [...]

Sporting Lisbon vs Everton - Portugal - 25 Feb 2010

Posted on January 31st, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

Everton FC travels out to Portugal to play Sporting Lisbon in a UEFA Champions League football match on 25 February. The venue is the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.
Travellers planning to visit Lisbon may wish to avoid the match date if they are not there for the football.
The Foreign Office (FCO) has posted some useful [...]