Category Spain
European Train Tour #1 – Spain
Europe is a wonderful continent. Culturally & geographically diverse and incredibly easy to navigate from the Arctic to the Mediterranean or even the Atlantic to the Pacific. The best way to explore the region is by train with a vast network of train tracks criss-crossing the continent, connecting amazing cities and countries. Arm yourself with […]
Euro 24 The Final – England v Spain
So England’s men have made their second successive Euro final and first major final outside their home nation. They are up against serial winners in recent years Spain who won the Euros in 2008 & 2012, as well as the World Cup in 2010. I am partisan of course and am dreaming of an English […]
Euro 24 1st Semi Final – France v Spain
Now it gets really serious! The first semi final would have graced the final as two serial winner nations go head to head. France My most visited foreign country is facing political turmoil at the moment as it looks forward to hosting the Olympic & Paralympic Games very shortly. I love visiting – very special […]
Euro 24 Match Day 18 – Germany v Spain
It starts to get really competitive now we reach the quarter finals. And first up we have two of the tournament favourites facing each other. Germany For many years I used to go to Frankfurt for business. The last time I went I decided to linger a little longer and was pleasantly surprised. Spain My […]
Euro 24 Match Day 15 – Georgia v Spain
Georgia I once took a train from Batumi in Georgia to Yerevan in Armenia via Tbilisi. Our 4 berth sleeper was to be shared by two ladies AND a blind cat. Spain Valencia is another favourite city of mine. Lovely old town, futuristic science park & golden beaches. Match Prediction – Georgia 0 Spain 3
Euro 24 Match Day 11 – Albania v Spain
Spain have already qualified and play footballing minnows Albania who have just secured their first ever tournament finals point. Albania Back in 2007 there was a small but fun network of trains in Albania. I took two from the now defunct Tirana Station, to Durres on the coast and north to Skhodra as we made […]
Euro 24 Match Day 7 – Spain v Italy
Two of my favourite European countries to visit go head to head in Gelsenkirchen. The heavyweights are both hotly tipped to win the tournament. Spain Of all the many fabulous destinations that Spain has to offer, Segovia is perhaps not that well known. With an awesome aqueduct and fabulous cathedral that’s quite a surprise. Easily […]
Euro 24 Match Day 2 – Spain v Croatia
The third match up in this year’s big international football tournament. Spain Spain vies with France & Italy as my favourite European country to visit. So many iconic cities, Moorish & Roman architecture, fabulous cuisine. In a tough competition, Seville wins as my favourite Spanish city. An amazing alcazaar & gardens, mammoth cathedral, incredible flamenco, […]
European Train Tour #1 – Spain
Europe is a wonderful continent. Culturally & geographically diverse and incredibly easy to navigate from the Arctic to the Mediterranean or even the Atlantic to the Pacific. The best way to explore the region is by train with a vast network of train tracks criss-crossing the continent, connecting amazing cities and countries. Arm yourself with […]
A Brisk Basque Visit Part Two – San Sebastián
Our apartment was easy to find and entry was keyless by app. Even lock boxes have become redundant it seems. We picked up some supplies in a local shop and just stayed in after a long day. San Sebastián is on the notorious Bay of Biscay but has some very pleasant beaches as well as […]
