Istrian dreams, Croatia After almost two months of cycling around Europe, we had become camping connoisseurs. Natura Camp Karli stands out as an oasis of tranquility on the Istrian peninsula in Croatia. We were delighted to pitch our tent in an olive grove, as we were welcomed with a gift of handmade goods. The facilities … Read more
What was that? With my ears trained on the hedge, I struggled to listen through my helmet. Cuckoo. Yes! The sound of spring. The sound of Switzerland. Yeah, sort of. The cuckoo clock was actually invented in Germany. But since I wasn’t actually in Switzerland, it seemed appropriate. Suisse Normande – Norman Switzerland – lies … Read more
ITV’s Euro 2024 line-up – ITV As has been the case for some time, the BBC and ITV/STV share the broadcasting rights for the UEFA European Championship in Great Britain. The BBC will broadcast England’s first two matches against Serbia and Denmark after ITV were banking on Gareth Southgate’s men reaching at least the semi-finals. … Read more
The piper got back up after his spill – TikTok/@scottishmaninavan The Tartan Army has arrived in Munich in style, with tens of thousands of Scotland fans taking over the city center ahead of Friday’s Euro 2024 opening match against Germany. Legions of Scottish supporters, many in kilts, have descended on Germany for the national team’s … Read more
Harry Kane offers England something unique at this European Championship (Getty Images) Just hours after Harry Kane knew he would end another club season without a trophy, Bayern Munich let him and the rest of the squad attend a banquet. It was not what most would have chosen after the bitter Champions League semi-final exit … Read more
Russo dominated French defender Maelle Lakrar as England won 2-1 (Reuters) England have had their fair share of wake-up calls recently and haven’t always responded. But this time they finally did what was necessary. The Lionesses found their rhythm against France in Saint-Etienne and overcame the problems that plagued them in Friday’s defeat at Newcastle. … Read more
The expressions say it all as Sarina Wiegman and Keira Walsh look dejected after 2-1 defeat to France – Reuters/Phil Noble It has been the soundtrack to so many wonderful moments for this England team, the song that accompanies an abundance of magical memories. “Dear Caroline, good times never seemed so good…” But will they … Read more