Globelink NewsJust days after the tragic accident of Michael Schumacher, German Chancellor Angela Merkel fell and injured her pelvis while cross-country skiing during her annual Christmas holidays in Swiss Alps. Race Car Champion Michael Schumacher, 45, remains in critical condition and in a medically induced coma after two operations for brain injuries, while Angela Merkel will be receiving treatment for the crack of her left interior pelvic ring.
Travel ArticlesThese days it’s very easy to get away during the winter, as travel has become much more affordable. If you feel like getting some sun during the cold season, well there are several places you can go to. Just don’t forget to buy travel insurance so you’ll be ready for anything.
Travel Insurance TipsIt isn’t that hard to find a travel insurance policy these days, but that’s also part of the problem. It’s very tempting to just get a policy as quickly as possible.
Travel ArticlesThe coming winter doesn’t mean you have to confine yourself indoors, as there are several destinations where you can have some serious fun. Before you pack your snow board and ski gear, don’t forget to grab some winter sports travel insurance so no matter what happens you will be ready.
Travel ArticlesThe 2014 Winter Olympics is not too far off, so now is a good time to get winter sports travel insurance and get ready for the Games. Interest in the Games is at an all time high so it’s a good idea to get your accommodation and booking ready as soon as possible. If you have travel insurance but not sure about the schedule of the Games, here’s a guide to everything you need to know.
Travel Insurance TipsUnfortunately, many people learn the importance of travel insurance the hard way. Compared with all the preparations required for travel abroad, signing up for a travel insurance policy is easily overlooked. Before you finish packing take time to note the following important lessons about buying travel insurance.
Travel ArticlesChristkindlmarkt or Christmas market in Germany is one of the main winter attractions of this great country. Christmas markets accompany the four weeks of Advent all over the country but the most popular ones are held in Cologne and Nuremberg. Let’s have a look at these and other famous German Christmas markets.
Travellers StoriesI am no longer a good traveller when it comes to the sea. Keen to cement the ties of a significantly depleted family, my cousin and I embarked on a trip to her house in France . We had unfortunately chosen the day when the super storm created havoc in the English Channel!
Globelink NewsThe Christmas season is almost here and the Globelink Team is pleased to announce our 2013 Globelink Christmas Competition.
Travel Insurance TipsAnybody planning to travel would rather spend his time poring over an itinerary or making a checklist of things to bring. There is always just too many things to do and too little time to prepare. However, if you are bent on enjoying your travel to the hilt, it is best to squeeze in a few minutes to select and purchase a travel insurance policy.
Travel ArticlesThere is nothing better than enjoying a relaxing winter vacation while engaging in your favourite winter sports events. Here is a rundown of the 6 favourite winter sports activities around the globe.
Travellers StoriesThree of us in our late sixties flew to the USA on a three week holiday and were lucky to travel first class due to family connections in the airline industry; this was a first for two of us and we appreciated the trouble they took to make us comfortable and very well fed.