Sports


Although the Euro 2008 tournament is over, Americans can still enjoy the fever of international soccer across the globe. Visiting a league match in these countries who are passionate about the sport should be added to any travel itinerary.

I mentioned yesterday to expect an intense atmosphere at the game, so follow these tips to stay safe at the match.

  • Argentina - This South American country has one of the most competative national leagues in the world with a favorable exchange rate against the dollar. Packagaes including good lower level seats, transportation to the game, and food will run you about $150 for the top 5 teams and 120 minutes of intensity.
  • England - The Premier League is richest in the world and attracts many of the top players from around the world. People in the UK also speak English (a bonus for Americans) and you’ll get to see some of the best in Ronaldo, Rooney, and Henry.
  • Brazil - The 5 time winners of the World Cup, the Brazilians know soccer. Their brand of the game is fast paced and offensive-minded, which should suit the appetites of most Americans. Goals abound, eHow has a great set of tips on how to attend a game in Brazil.

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The word fanatic takes on a entirely different meaning for soccer fans outside of the US. For Americans, it’s one of the best ways to get an idea of the passion for the beautiful game and to add a unique stop on your travels abroad.

Soccer fans around the world sing, dance, chant, and curse in unison before, after, and during the entire 90 minutes of the game. It’s a great experience, but for Americans who are used to spectator sports in the US you’ll need to follow this advice so you don’t inadvertently offend anyone.

Tomorrow I’ll have a list of the best places around the world to catch a soccer game, but first here are some tips on how to stay safe.

  • Wear The National Colors or Jersey - Unless you are supporting one side or the other, wear the national colors which effectively makes you neutral. If you do support one side, let the ticket booth know so they can seat you accordingly. Fans of opposing teams don’t sit together at games which could provoke violence.

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Travel out to the Rockies to find reliable snow in the West (duh) or to lake-effect positions ski resorts in the East to find the white stuff.

The placement of the big Utah resorts ?? Snowbird, Alta, Deer Valley, Park City, The Canyons and Solitude ?? seems to increase the chances of them receiving good snow. In Colorado, several ski resorts such as Keystone, Winter Park and Breckenridge are situated at such high altitudes that quality natural snow can usually be found at just about any time during the season.

Family Travel [via Family Ski Resorts] recommends Cockaigne in New York and Grand Targhee in Wyoming for skiing with less frills. Out in the DC area? Try Wisp. You can get the snow statistics and average conditions on anywhere you decide to go with by making online ski/snowboard preparations.

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Flying in for business or want to make good on that long layover? Jaunted has a map of ski resorts around the world that are within miles of a major airport.

Jeb Corliss wants to be the first person to jump out of a plane without a parachute (intentionally) and survive.

The currently injured NBA superstar is selling basketballs, signed jerseys, and wristbands to support his Zero-to-Hero charity organization.

Gilbert Arenas’ award-winning blog has moved to a new page on Fan Voice. The new site lets you write comments on each post and makes permalinking to specific ones easier. Gilbert added a new entry today, read it here.

Gilbert Arenas selected the schools he’ll be donating $100 per point to this year as he Scores For Schools - plus an additional $1,000 for schools that weren’t selected. We’ll follow the exploits of our favorite NBA philanthropist and fellow blogger this season and keep you posted.

The Wizards’ first game is tonight, against the Indiana Pacers.

The BBC has a good crash course. Now if there were only one for cricket.

The temperatures across the US and Europe have been hitting record highs, but scoping a place to hit the slopes is never too early and there are a few good websites that can help.

  • OnTheSnow.com - Not only can you find the snow reports from the major regions in the US and Canada, but the site has detailed information for Europe, South America, and New Zealand. OneTheSnow lists the top snow getters of the past 24 hours, the most popular ski vacations, and discount dealers and offers from vendors.
    • Also, you can buy ski/snowboard gear.

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