Already in 2018, I introduced you to my thoughts about Manchester Airport (MAN). To sum it up: the airport has been a shame at that time. And it still is in 2023, when I write this posting. Long commutes, an…
Weird Al Yankovic tours Europe 2023 – My Reprise
Ten shows within three weeks – I was just so flattered to welcome Weird Al Yankovic and his lovely band mates in Europe. I originally had very different travel plans. Even though these weeks have been hard and exhausting, I…
Weird Al Yankovic is touring Europe 2023 – Tour Dates and Travel Hints
The 7th November 2022 is one of these days I will hardly forget so quickly. In a Weird Al fan group on Facebook, somebody posted some United Kingdom tour dates for Weird Al Yankovic. And then there were more. Ireland,…
Rock of Ages – International Dates of the Musical in 2023
After I gave you an overview of 2022 European appearances of my favorite musical Rock of Ages, I felt to do the same overview for 2023 as well. As I am typically scanning for worldwide shows anyway, I will this…
Traveling Avanti West Coast Railways Pendolino First and Standard Premium Class
People always feel surprised when I state that I am not just a passionate frequent flyer, but that I also love train rides (sometimes, even more than flying). While I really appreciate the comfort of most modern European trains, the…
Quarry Bank Cotton Mill
During a prolonged stop-over at Manchester Airport, I grabbed a rental car for a day and did some sightseeing in the region. My key stop was the Quarry Bank, which was in fact not really a too far ride from…
Hurts – Faith
Some ten years ago, Hurts popped into all major European single charts with her single Wonderful Life. The British synth-pop band is still active and released their fifth album on 4th September 2020. It is called Faith. Hurts – About The…
National Football Museum Manchester
Before I headed on my first ever First Class flight with Lufthansa to Singapore via Hong Kong, I had some time before the flight in Manchester. I finally decided to visit the National Football Museum in the city What could…