Tag Archives: Euro 24
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 Non-Qualifiers Part 9 – San Marino
San Marino It is apt that San Marino is the subject of my last non-qualifier as it was this nation that I visited last year to complete a visit and overnight stay in every country in Europe. The visit was part of an Italian tour. We arrived by taking a train from Bologna to Rimini […]
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 Non-Qualifiers Part 7 – Sweden
Sweden The largest Scandinavian country I have visited many times, most recently in 2022. On that occasion I travelled with Mrs Wilbur and my nephew & his husband to Stockholm to see Snarky Puppy perform. We also did a day trip to the lovely city of Uppsala by train. My first introduction to Sweden 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 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 Non-Qualifiers Part 6 – Moldova
Moldova Said to be the poorest country in Europe, Moldova is a fascinating country to visit. It’s capital Chisinău is somewhat short of attractions but get out into the countryside and there are lovely wine regions, fascinating monasteries and a rural way of life that has hardly changed in centuries. I travelled there in 2011, […]
Euro 24 Rest Day Non- Qualifiers Part 5
Wales The Pembrokeshire Coast area is really beautiful with golden sands and colourful fishing towns. Norway Norway is truly blessed nature wise, and in my opinion the most dramatically splendid country in Europe.
Euro 24 Match Day 19 – Turkey v Netherlands
Turkey The surprise team of the tournament so far. Probably my favourite ever train journey was back in May 2009 from Istanbul to Adana (and onto Syria by road). We cut through the snowbound Toros Mountains on the Toros express. Netherlands The canal district of Amsterdam is particularly beautiful at night. Match Prediction – Turkey […]
Euro 24 Match Day 19 – England v Switzerland
Spain & France are into the semi finals. Can England join them? England London has some iconic bridges over the River Thames. Everybody knows Tower Bridge of course, but there are other notable structures too. Switzerland Switzerland has some vertigo inducing bridges, especially on the rail network. Landwasser Viaduct Brusio Viaduct Bridges Near Zermatt Landwasser […]
