Twente v Spurs 7 December

Tottenham Hotspur (Spurs) FC travels out to the Netherlands to meet Dutch champions FC Twente in a UEFA Champions League football match on Tuesday, 7 December 2010.

The venue is the De Grolsch Veste stadium (formerly the Arke Stadion) in Enschede. …

Rugby Six Nations 2011 Match Dates

February is not far away, so mark your 2011 calendars with the dates for the Six Nations rugby tournament. 

If you plan to travel out to any of the away matches it’s a good idea to avoid the scrum and book…

Bursaspor vs Rangers 7 Dec

Rangers football team travels out to Turkey to meet Bursaspor in a UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday, 7 December 2010.  The venue is the Atatürk Stadium in Bursa.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has put together some travel…

Helmet Laws, Ski Resort Rules and Ski Insurance

Ski season is getting underway across Europe and North America.  Here at home some Scottish ski resorts opened last weekend.  In Canada resorts are off to a great start, and Whistler in British Columbia is opening early due to great…

Steaua vs Liverpool – 2 Dec

Liverpool FC travels out to Romania to meet FC Steaua Bucuresti in a UEFA Europa League match on Thursday, 2 December 2010. 

The venue is the Steaua Stadium (Romanian: Stadionul Steaua, a.k.a Stadionul Ghencea) in the southwest of Bucharest. 

FC Steaua…

Braga vs Arsenal – 23 November

Arsenal travel out to meet FC Braga in Portugal for a UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday, 23 November 2010. 

12 Nov. Update: A 24-hour general strike by air traffic controllers, aircraft maintenance workers and baggage handlers in Portugal is…

Portugal – Border Checks

The Foreign Office (FCO) advises that from 16-20 November 2010 immigration checks will be performed at all border points in Portugal.  This is due to the NATO summit taking place in Lisbon on 19-20 November.

Travellers should allow extra time and…

UK – Guy Fawkes, Bonfires & Fireworks – 5th November

Remember remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason why gunpowder, treason
Should ever be forgot…

This shortened version of the 17th century poem is a reminder that the 5th of November…

London – Christmas Lights, Parades & Events

Christmas Light switch-on events will be taking place soon in London’s West End, starting on Thursday, 4 November 2010.  If you plan to be in our capital don’t miss out on the festive atmosphere and fun.

There are many other seasonal…

France – Strikes to Affect Flights and Travel

Strikes by several unions representing French airline staff appear likely to disrupt travel from 4-8 November.  

According to various reports, airline and airport workers in France are set to strike again (against pension reforms) on Thursday, 4 November.  French pilots,…