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France Part Sept – Strasbourg to Epernay via Metz and Verdun
We mapped the 350KM route from Alsace, through Lorraine and on to Champagne. As usual we had a lot to pack in – I never have been one for a beach holiday. This is not the same for Rania who puts her love of the sea down to being an Aquarian. We therefore do spend […]
France Part Six – Avignon to Strasbourg via Lyon
This morning it would be time to say goodbye to our lovely Fiat 500 soft top. We had really grown attached to it and struck a deal that if we ever purchased a fun car, this would be the model we would buy. We left the hotel in plenty of time to find the TGV […]
France Part Cinq – Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape
Back to our chariot for the latest adventure taking in the Roman city and renowned wine region. We stopped first for picnic supplies and a whistle-stop tour of Villeneuve’s striking cathedral with it’s fine cloisters. After that, it was all green for go to Orange for its impressive amphitheatre. Unbeknown to me before the trip, […]
Euro 24 Non-Qualifiers Part 8 – Russia & Belarus
Due to the war in Ukraine, neither Russia or Belarus were invited to participate. Russia Due to Covid and the horrid war I have been denied the opportunity to ride on the trans-Siberian Express. My mate Poll and I had booked a trip from Helsinki to Vladivostok, with a side trip to Mongolia, which was […]
Euro 24 2nd Semi Final – England v Netherlands
Spain await the winners of the march up in Dortmund for Sundays’ Berlin final. England There are many fine cathedrals in England. How many of these do you recognise? Netherlands Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and one of Europe’s largest ports. It sits on the River Rhine and is a major […]
Euro 24 Match Day 12 – Slovenia v England
England have already qualified for the knock out stages but can they start justifying themselves as genuine contenders? Slovenia The Adriatic coast city of Piran is well worth a visit. It can be done as a bus day trip from Ljubljana. England There are many beautiful cathedrals in England. Winchester, Durham, York, Lincoln, Gloucester, St […]
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 8 – Poland v Austria
Poland Krakow is a very special city. At Christmas it is particularly wonderful with sprawling markets, vibrant decorations and atmospheric classical concerts. Midnight Mass at the St Mary’s Basilica will live long in the memory. Austria Whilst Vienna & Salzburg take most of the Austrian city plaudits, Klagenfurt am Worthersee is also well worth a […]
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 […]
Monday Morning Blues – The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Sofia in Bulgaria
The cathedral looks magnificent on the outside but rather plain inside. Still for me the highlight of the Bulgarian capital.
