I'm releasing this article in conjunction with my tips for attending games in different countries piece, this one focused on my own experience at various home games throughout Europe (11 games, in 7 leagues across 6 countries), where I will rate each home stadium for various factors; ease of getting tickets, atmosphere, anticipation, quality of … Continue reading My experiences attending football matches abroad
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Tips for watching football in different countries
Football is an integral part of European culture, and whether you love the sport or hate it, there are aspects of attending a live game that will intrigue you and get you hooked (continue reading)
Warsaw: November ‘19
Our trip to Warsaw was a disaster with a concert and the neon museum thrown in, but I really enjoyed my stay (continue reading)
The good, the bad, and the ugly Irish bars abroad
There is a well known saying that nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes. I’d like to add to that, the presence of an ‘Irish’ bar in any given major city is a certainty too (continue reading)
Manchester: November ‘19
Manchester is a wonderful city to get away to for a weekend, a wonderful nightlife spread throughout many districts of the city, and a very welcoming population (read more)
The top 15 trips on my travel bucket list, that should be on yours too
Ever since Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman’s blockbuster movie hit the screens, the term bucket list has been commonly used. Below I highlight the 15 trips I’d love to experience before ‘kicking the bucket’ myself (read more)
My Favourite Things About Each Country I Have Visited
People travel for a variety of reasons, but most of the time that reason is to do/see something. Whether that something is "see the Eiffel Tower", "Climb Mt. Fuji", "eat authentic Italian food", or "watch Manchester United". I've noticed various charms about numerous countries that aren't necessarily widely known about - and I'll list my … Continue reading My Favourite Things About Each Country I Have Visited
A playlist to travel to
I thought I'd combine my love of music with my love of travelling and share some songs that have edged their way into my own travel rituals, others that remind me of travelling (read more)
What Thomas Cook’s Insolvency Means for Travellers
News broke earlier this week about Thomas Cook - an established travel company which has ceased trading. Flights with Thomas Cook airlines stopped shortly after midnight (read more)
How to Efficiently Make an Itinerary for a Trip Away
I often get asked how I squeeze so much into my trips away - smart planning is the answer, below I'll share my methods with you, to save you having to learn the hard way... (read more)
Eindhoven: August ‘19
My trip to Eindhoven got off to a bit of a bad start. We had bought tickets to a PSV Eindhoven football game which got rescheduled last minute... (read more)
There’s nothing wrong with ‘Dark Tourism’, but it can be problematic if not treated with respect
There’s nothing wrong with dark tourism itself, motivation for seeing various dark tourism attractions vary, but problems arise when visitors are not respectful to their surroundings... (read more)
The best European beers
Listing the best European beers, from many countries - so you can be aware of the must tries on your trips away... (read more)
Movies That Will Make You Want to Travel
Movies often play to the landmarks where the film is made. Many movies based in Paris, will show the Eiffel Tower, and movies set in London will show Big Ben, Buckingham Palace etc... (read more)
Gdańsk & The Wider Tri-City Area: June ‘19
Gdańsk had been in the planning stage for 7 or 8 years - not necessarily Gdańsk, but somewhere in Poland with my friend Maksymilian - a Polish native... (read more)