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Marathons across Europe, 2015: United Kingdom

12 January, 2015

London: 26 April If you are planning on running the London marathon then you need to book early. Demand is high and the event is regarded amongst the top five marathons in the world. Many of London’s attractions are included on the 26 mile and 365 yard journey, including Big Ben, the London Eye and Buckingham Palace, before the race concludes in the Mall. The race began in 1981 and has grown in popularity year on year, with 40,000 runners expected for the 2015 event. How to get there Shuttledirect are available to pick you up from all of London’s

Marathons across Europe, 2015: France

12 January, 2015

The City of Light has its marathon in April. Paris: 12 April Nominated amongst the world’s top ten marathons by Forbes magazine, Paris’s version of the 26 mile run is a must for all marathon runners. Its nomination goes without saying when you discover the amazing route, including the Eiffel Tower, the Place de la Bastille, Place de la Concorde and the Louvre and the Notre Dame Cathedral. The race begins on the Champs-Elysee and finishes at the Arc de Triomphe. With up to 40,000 runners in 2015, it is one of the world’s most popular marathons. How to get

Marathons across Europe, 2015: Italy

12 January, 2015

 Continuing with the calendar of European marathons, the next stop is Italy. Rome: 22 March For those looking for an alternative to Spain for an early spring run then look no further than Rome. Although Italy’s capital is well known as the ‘City of the Seven Hills’, the course is surprisingly flat and is popular amongst novice runners, as well as seasoned marathon experts. Nevertheless, cobblestones are a significant feature of the race so make sure you are prepared for this. The course begins and ends at the world famous Coliseum and is especially appealing to beginners due to its

Marathons across Europe, 2015: Spain

7 January, 2015

As Christmas cheer and festive spirit fill our thoughts, it will not be long before the depression of January and the winter chill makes summer seem so far away. In addition, the inevitable New Year’s revolutions are broken even sooner than the hearts of Saint Valentine’s day. Therefore, the more resolute among us are determined to shed the pounds or maintain their training by aiming for a marathon in 2015. Whether you are an experienced pro who has been pounding the streets for many years, or a beginner who would like to push themselves by having the ultimate running challenge,

European Football Clubs Head To Andalusia For Football Training Camps

9 December, 2014

As many Northern European leagues enter their mid-season winter breaks they tend to look towards the south of Spain as an ideal location to get in some much needed warm weather training. Unlike the English Premier League, where playing throughout the winter and the Christmas period in particular is commonplace, most of our Northern European neighbours take a much needed break. This is done primarily to freshen the players and these countries seem to benefit greatly when it comes to the international summer tournaments like the European Championships and the World Cup. Why warm weather training is a must In

The three valleys

Upcoming openings ski resorts

13 November, 2014

Several ski resorts open their doors in November. These include the Alpine French resorts of Val Thorens, Val d’Isere and Tignes. Located in privileged surroundings and with high satisfaction among their more experienced visitors. The first to open its slopes will be Val Thorens, located in the French town of Saint Martin de Belleville and the world’s largest ski area, Les 3 Vallées. The station opened on November 22th. This season you will find plenty of ski activities for beginners and  experts skiers. The stations of Tignes and Val d’Iseres also open in November. Although, Tignes has activities throughout the

Heathrow flights cancelled due to strong winds

21 October, 2014

All the latest updates as strong gusts and heavy rain bring travel disruption for thousands of passengers, with Heathrow reducing the number of flights and chainsaw gangs clearing train tracks of fallen trees. Gusts of up to 70mph forecast to batter British Isles as remnants of hurricane move in from Atlantic. Delays expected as Heathrow cuts flights by 20 largest carriers by 10 per cent, with other airports, ferries, rail and road also affected. Chainsaw gangs are clearing train tracks of fallen trees. Met Office has issued a severe weather warning lasting until 6pm tonight.

Lufthansa pilots’ strike causes travel chaos

21 October, 2014

Lufthansa pilots have begun their eighth strike this year, forcing the cancellation of 1,511 flights over Monday and Tuesday. The strike was initially aimed at mostly European flights, but will be expanded to international routes on Tuesday, hitting 200,000 passengers. The airline said it hoped to operate a third of its flights over the two days. Lufthansa said it has cancelled over 1,500 short-haul flights but is confident that it will still be able to operate 700, or one-third of all flights, with management pilots and ‘volunteers’. The cancellations include dozens of flights between London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh and

Halloween

Halloween in Europe

20 October, 2014

Halloween is a yearly celebration which origins are Celtic. This celebration takes place every 31st of October in different countries such as Canada, United States, United Kingdom and Ireland. The origins of this celebration are related, firstly, with the celebration of the Samhain. This festivity honors the end of the harvest season in the Celtic culture. It is also considered the start of the Celtic New Year’s. In fact, Samhain means “end of summer”. There is also a connection to the Cristian festivity of All Saint’s Day which is celebrated on the 1st of November. This celebration honors and remembers

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