As a Northern Irishman, growing up watching the Irish League supporting Glentoran FC, there were not an abundance of foreigners in our league, nor many foreign World Cup stars. But football was always beautiful regardless of that. I saw a load of Northern Ireland internationals playing live in the Irish League though! Down the years,…
Read More“England Wednesday. Sheffield Saturday” – Chris Woods Advert (1990s). When I worked in the “high flying” PR industry in London from 2006-2007, I was into Podcasts a lot. I downloaded lots of them and always listened to them on the tube on my way to work and back. It was a sweet release from the…
Read MoreTraveling is fun. It not only allows you the opportunity of seeing new places but introduces new perspectives to life. However, there are certain things you need before you travel. You need to weigh into some options and plan accordingly. With proper planning and strategy, your traveling experience can be made a lot more fun…
Read More“Schillaci, yes….it’s that man again” – British TV commentator, 1990. My ubiquitous love affair with football dates back to the 1980s. I was a kid in the Northern Irish seaside resort of Bangor with a green international football shirt, a green and white ball and a passion for everything football. The 1982 and 1986 World…
Read More“Mussolini hangs from a butcher’s hook” – Richey James Edwards. I love the World Cup. It is the most magnificent tournament in the world. It is the reason I fell in love with travel and football all in one. Mexico 86. I had the Panini sticker album, my Dad bought me a Northern Ireland scarf,…
Read MoreIf you’re going on vacation soon, and you’ve decided to drive to your destination, then that can be an opportunity for the family to spend some quality time together. Of course, if you have younger children, then you’ll need to come up with some ways to keep them occupied as you pass those hours on…
Read MoreSeeing the sights in New York City during the day is how many tourists like to spend their hours in the city, but there’s something more magical when you explore the Big Apple at night. After all, New York is also known as “The City That Never Sleeps,” so there’s bound to be a lot…
Read MoreCroatia is one of those odd countries from my travel repertoire. Officially I have been to Croatia 3 times, and to 3 different cities and to no towns or villages! Also, until today I never really wrote about it, in fact I didn’t even have a blog section for it – almost like a forgotten…
Read MoreGerms have always been a consideration when you go on vacation. After all, you don’t want to end up with a cold or the flu while you’re away from home! However, cleanliness has been taken to a whole new level in the age of COVID-19. Masks and gloves are the norm, and people are washing…
Read MoreVegas isn’t the only spot to put gambling on the map – across the world you can revel in the different gambling cultures from Europe to Asia. If you’re looking to gamble your money in some of the best spots around the globe, in some of the hottest casino destinations, here are some to bear…
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