Tag Archives: Euro 24
Euro 24 Match Day 11 – Croatia v Italy
Having lost to Spain, Italy need a point from the game to qualify. Croatia need to win. Croatia Further west up the Adriatic coast from Dubrovnik lies Split. The lovely city sits on sparkling blue waters and features a labyrinth of narrow alleyways. Good luck finding your hotel! The massive Diocletian Palace is also situated […]
Euro 24 Match Day 10 – Scotland v Hungary
Scotland need to win to have a chance to qualify, whilst Hungary are all but eliminated after two defeats. Scotland The fishing town of Oban on the West Coast of Scotland is gateway to the Island of Mull. Regular ferries depart daily. Although we did not get to Mull, the town itself is well worth […]
Euro 24 – Match Day 10 – Switzerland v Germany
Hosts Germany are already through to the knockout stages and unbeaten Switzerland should join them. Switzerland I first visited glorious Switzerland in 1987 on a rail trip around Europe. The first place I really fell in love with on that trip was Interlaken, the town between two lakes. Germany Capital Berlin is home to German […]
Euro 24 Match Day 9 – Belgium v Romania
Belgium started with a shock defeat against Slovakia, whilst Romania beat Ukraine 3-0. They meet here in Cologne. Belgium Bruges is the most visited city in Belgium after Brussels. And no wonder with its beautiful buildings & scenic canals. I had the pleasure of going there with late mum, dad & wife, so the city […]
Euro 24 Match Day 9 – Turkey v Portugal
Turkey (Türkiye) For many people Turkey means Istanbul. The amazing city rightly gets lots of attention. Soaring mosques overlooking the glistening Bosphorus that divides the Asian & European sides of the great city. I have visited Istanbul many times and here are a few pictures from down the years. Portugal A short train ride from […]
Euro 24 Match Day 9 – Georgia v Czech Republic
Georgia Tbilisi is one of my favourite capital cities in Europe. It’s a great blend of old (historic quarter, Arabic bathhouses, ancient tea houses) and modern (cable car, unusual bridges). The feel is vibrant – cuisine is cheap & tasty, the local red wine gorgeous and the music scene jumping. Mother of Georgia stands atop […]
Euro 24 Match Day 8 – France v Netherlands
France France is my most visited country. A) I love it there and B) it is so easy to get to for me. Our first post Covid foreign trip was to Nancy. Eurostar to Paris, a ten minute stroll to Gare du L’Est and another train. Fully masked, a long immigration queue checking immunisation certificates, […]
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 8 – Slovakia v Ukraine
Slovakia The country officially came into existence on New Year’s Day 1993 after the amicable split of Czechoslovakia. In July 1992, Slovakia had declared itself a sovereign state and began negotiations with the Czech Republic to disband the country. Independence Day is celebrated on 17th July, the date of the earlier declaration. Vienna is actually […]
Euro 24 Match Day 7 – Denmark v England
My home country scraped past Serbia in their first match and now face the Danes who drew against Slovenia. Denmark A fun way to see the Danish capital is to take to the waterways. England London is stuffed with iconic landmarks. Here are a few. Match Prediction – Denmark 0 England 2
