Tag Archives: European Cities
Euro 2024 Match Day 12 – Netherlands v Austria
Quick fire post due to not knowing the game was today! Netherlands The Amsterdam canal district is a wonderful area to stroll along or to take a boat ride. Austria I visited Innsbruck for the second time in February. It’s a lovely alpine city. Match Prediction – Netherlands 2 Austria 1
Euro 24 Match Day 12 – Denmark v Serbia
The Danes take on the Serbs in Munich with everything to play for in Group C Denmark My first ever visit to Denmark was in 1992. We took a train from Paris which fabulously boarded a ferry at Puttgarten in Germany to Rødby on the Danish islands of Lolland. We crossed several amazing bridges as […]
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 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 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, […]
