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Travelling to Iceland for the Northern Lights - Or to Get Your Money Back?

Posted on October 10th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments

The banking crisis has put Iceland in a very bad light at the moment, but the country is in still in a very good light as far as being one of the best locations for viewing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). The best time to see them is between September and March when the days are shorter [...]

Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool - 22 October 2008

Posted on October 8th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments

A lot of faithful Liverpool FC fans are expected to show up to support their club at the UEFA Champions League match at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid on Wednesday, October 22.
However you plan to get to the match it’s always smart to cover your assets… so to speak. Don’t pick up a penalty [...]

Turkey Football? Fenerbahce vs Arsenal - 21 Oct 2008

Posted on October 8th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments

Fancy a break in the sun - mixed with some great football action? Why not make the trip to the Champions League match at Fenerbahce - Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday, 21 October.
Arsenal fans - if you are going to the match - please don’t stick your neck out and leave matters in the hands of fate. [...]

Eurostar Service to Brussels and Lille Disrupted Monday, October 6 2008

Posted on October 3rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments

Eurostar has been forced to cancel its services between the UK and Brussels on Monday, October 6, due to industrial action in Belgium. The one-day strike is scheduled to start at 10 pm on Sunday. Brussels Midi station will be closed on Monday as well as the remainder of the Belgian rail network which means that [...]

Advice for Those Considering Dental Surgery Abroad

Posted on October 3rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel Insurance News, Travel News , 1 Comment

Watch for an inflatable dental surgery in a city near you - but without the inflated prices! Hungarian dentists hope to fill the gap for UK patients unable to afford private treatment in the UK - if they are willing to travel to Hungary for their treatment. With the cost of private dental work sky-high in the UK [...]

Reduced Schedule on Eurostar May Continue for Several Months

Posted on October 2nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Destinations, Europe, Travel News , 1 Comment

Eurostar services have still not returned to normal following the fire in the Channel Tunnel on September 11 and journeys are taking longer than usual.
The schedule has been cut by one train per day on the London to Paris and London to Brussels routes. There is currently one daily return service to Disneyland Paris.
Eurostar advises [...]

Celtic vs Villarreal Football Match 30 September 2008

Posted on September 27th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

Travellers planning to be in the area of Villarreal in the province of Castellon, Spain, are advised that a Celtic vs Villarreal football match will be taking place at the end of the month.
Celtic fans are advised to leave plenty of time to get to the Madrigal stadium as access is likely to be slow [...]

Travel Tips, Advice and Visas for Entering Turkey

Posted on September 24th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments

Turkey has become an extremely popular holiday spot for Brits. According to the Foreign Office (FCO) British nationals must obtain a visa to enter Turkey, with the only exception being for cruise ship passengers entering the country for an excursion from a ship and returning the same day. Overstaying a visa can result in a large [...]

Alitalia Floundering and Risk of Transportation Strikes in Italy

Posted on September 22nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Travel News , No Comments

The Foreign Office (FCO) has given warning of potential strikes in Italy by a range of organisations, including transportation workers, which could occur at short notice.
Alitalia’s fate is still unknown as it struggles to stay aloft and there is a reported risk of strikes and flight cancellations at short notice. Travellers should contact their travel agent or airport for [...]

French Airports and Paris Affected by Rail Strike

Posted on September 22nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments

French rail workers are planning a one day strike for tomorrow, Tuesday September 23. The RER Blue line service on Transport maps of Paris will be affected. The Blue line connects Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports with the centre of Paris. Travellers should be prepared for problems getting into Paris as available taxis and [...]

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Categories Airlines Airport Parking Airports Backpack Travel Destinations Europe Holiday Destinations Seniors Travel Ski Holidays Sports Holidays Student Travel Sustainable Tourism Travel Insurance News Travel News Traveller's Tales Popular Blogs Archive RSS Feed Delicious Yahoo Facebook Digg.com Reddit StumbleUpon Search	Travelling to Iceland for the Northern Lights - Or to Get Your Money Back? Posted on October 10th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments The banking crisis has put Iceland in a very bad light at the moment, but the country is in still in a very good light as far as being one of the best locations for viewing the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). The best time to see them is between September and March when the days are shorter [...] Atletico Madrid vs Liverpool - 22 October 2008 Posted on October 8th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments A lot of faithful Liverpool FC fans are expected to show up to support their club at the UEFA Champions League match at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid on Wednesday, October 22. However you plan to get to the match it’s always smart to cover your assets… so to speak. Don’t pick up a penalty [...] Turkey Football? Fenerbahce vs Arsenal - 21 Oct 2008 Posted on October 8th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments Fancy a break in the sun - mixed with some great football action? Why not make the trip to the Champions League match at Fenerbahce - Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday, 21 October. Arsenal fans - if you are going to the match - please don’t stick your neck out and leave matters in the hands of fate. [...] Eurostar Service to Brussels and Lille Disrupted Monday, October 6 2008 Posted on October 3rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments Eurostar has been forced to cancel its services between the UK and Brussels on Monday, October 6, due to industrial action in Belgium. The one-day strike is scheduled to start at 10 pm on Sunday. Brussels Midi station will be closed on Monday as well as the remainder of the Belgian rail network which means that [...] Advice for Those Considering Dental Surgery Abroad Posted on October 3rd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel Insurance News, Travel News , 1 Comment Watch for an inflatable dental surgery in a city near you - but without the inflated prices! Hungarian dentists hope to fill the gap for UK patients unable to afford private treatment in the UK - if they are willing to travel to Hungary for their treatment. With the cost of private dental work sky-high in the UK [...] Reduced Schedule on Eurostar May Continue for Several Months Posted on October 2nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Destinations, Europe, Travel News , 1 Comment Eurostar services have still not returned to normal following the fire in the Channel Tunnel on September 11 and journeys are taking longer than usual. The schedule has been cut by one train per day on the London to Paris and London to Brussels routes. There is currently one daily return service to Disneyland Paris. Eurostar advises [...] Celtic vs Villarreal Football Match 30 September 2008 Posted on September 27th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments Travellers planning to be in the area of Villarreal in the province of Castellon, Spain, are advised that a Celtic vs Villarreal football match will be taking place at the end of the month. Celtic fans are advised to leave plenty of time to get to the Madrigal stadium as access is likely to be slow [...] Travel Tips, Advice and Visas for Entering Turkey Posted on September 24th, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Travel News , No Comments Turkey has become an extremely popular holiday spot for Brits. According to the Foreign Office (FCO) British nationals must obtain a visa to enter Turkey, with the only exception being for cruise ship passengers entering the country for an excursion from a ship and returning the same day. Overstaying a visa can result in a large [...] Alitalia Floundering and Risk of Transportation Strikes in Italy Posted on September 22nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Airlines, Europe, Travel News , No Comments The Foreign Office (FCO) has given warning of potential strikes in Italy by a range of organisations, including transportation workers, which could occur at short notice. Alitalia’s fate is still unknown as it struggles to stay aloft and there is a reported risk of strikes and flight cancellations at short notice. Travellers should contact their travel agent or airport for [...] French Airports and Paris Affected by Rail Strike Posted on September 22nd, 2008 , Jean . Filed under Europe, Travel News , No Comments French rail workers are planning a one day strike for tomorrow, Tuesday September 23. The RER Blue line service on Transport maps of Paris will be affected. The Blue line connects Orly and Charles de Gaulle airports with the centre of Paris. Travellers should be prepared for problems getting into Paris as available taxis and [...]	Single Trip Travel Insurance Annual Multi Trip Travel Insurance Ski & Snowboard Travel Insurance Backpacking Travel Insurance Seniors Travel Insurance