Cumbrian Gems

Barrow AFC and AFC Workington are the Cumbrian old guard, both former Football League sides who were voted out and sent into the non-league wilderness back in the ‘70’s, long before the pyramid system came into being. Neither have troubled the door of the league since, and in one of the most remote coastal … Continue reading Cumbrian Gems →

North by North East

Every time I see the words "The North", it brings back memories of a great Argentine friend of mine who had flown into Britain for the first time, lured here by Monty Python's re-union at the 02 in London! Post the "bleedin' demise" of that entertaining gig, the next day we set off … Continue reading North by North East →

South to Suduroy

A two hour sail from the Faroese capital Torshavn will take you on a spectacular trip down past the cliffs of Sandoy, Dimun and Litla Dimun, then round the headland into the comparatively sheltered waters of Trongisvagsfjordur, welcome to Suduroy! Across from the port on the other side of the fjord is the village of … Continue reading South to Suduroy →

Eastern Piemonte

Italy's most North Easterly region of Piemonte is the most successful title winning area of the country with an astonishing 52 Scudetti! One regular winner year on year these days are Juventus who account for 35 of that total! But while in the modern era Piemonte largely only ever has representation in the top … Continue reading Eastern Piemonte →

Emilia- Romagna

If you were to visit Italy for the first time and spent your entire trip in Emilia Romagna you would end up going home very much in love with the region, it's cities, the cuisine, the wine and all its culture, but you might have the wrong idea of Italy because Emilia is freakishly … Continue reading Emilia- Romagna →

Lower Toscana

The rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside have long been inspiration for painters, writers, photographers and tourists alike, all seeking pastoral beauty. The capital of the region, Firenze is the star attraction, with all its history of Medici skulduggery and Machiavellian goings on of yesteryear, as well as Michelangelo paintings by the shed load, and … Continue reading Lower Toscana →