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Ski jumping in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
10 Jan 2017

Ski jumping in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

by Paul | posted in: Sporting events | 0

New Year’s Day is one of those typical days of the year. A bit groggy from the night before, you slowly wake up. At some point you visit the neighbors and they visit you in order to exchange the formalities. … Continued

4 hills tournament, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Grainau, New Year's Day, ski jumping
Independiente – River Plate in Buenos Aires
12 Oct 2015

Independiente – River Plate in Buenos Aires

by Paul | posted in: Sporting events | 0

In Argentina football is religion they say. It is not only the number one sport but people live it. When travelling around, it soon becomes clear everybody supports a team. The majority support River Plate and Boca Juniors, the two … Continued

Argentina, Buenos Aires, football, Independiente, River Plate, South America
Snooker Masters in the “Ally Pally” in London
24 Jan 2015

Snooker Masters in the “Ally Pally” in London

by Paul | posted in: Sporting events | 0

The calendar of snooker has three major tournaments. The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield is home to the world championships and the Barbican Centre in York is the place to be each December if the UK Open is what you’re looking … Continued

Alexandra Palace, Ally Pally, London, Ronnie O'Sullivan, snooker, Snooker Masters, the Rocket, United Kingdom
San Lorenzo – Olimpo in Buenos Aires
6 Aug 2013

San Lorenzo – Olimpo in Buenos Aires

by Paul | posted in: Sporting events | 0

Previously in Buenos Aires I had visited matches of River Plate and Boca Juniors, the two most famous teams of the country. While these were nice experiences, especially River Plate (I don’t like Boca!), I wanted to have a more … Continued

Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires, football, Olimpo, San Lorenzo
Muay Thai boxing in Bangkok
20 Jan 2013

Muay Thai boxing in Bangkok

by Paul | posted in: Sporting events | 0

When visiting a foreign country I always like to absorb some of the local country. For me that doesn’t mean checking out all the museums, no, I prefer to live the area. In other words, I enjoy trying the local … Continued

Bangkok, Lumpinee stadium, Muay Thai boxing
Schalke 04 – Werder Bremen
12 Nov 2012

Schalke 04 – Werder Bremen

by Paul | posted in: Sporting events | 0

To say goodbye to my good friend Jelle before leaving on my one-year trip, a little city trip had to be planned. Not a regular city trip, visiting a foreign soccer-match is the way we say goodbye. We’d already been … Continued

football, Gelsenkirchen, Schalke 04, soccer, Veltins Arena, Werder Bremen
20 – 20 cricket playoffs in Bangalore
2 Jun 2012

20 – 20 cricket playoffs in Bangalore

by Paul | posted in: Sporting events | 0

In May 2012 I went to Bangalore, India for business. On my way downtown from the airport I noticed the huge cricket stadium. I kept it in mind and later that week it turned out the playoffs were full on. … Continued

Bangalore, cricket, India, Tendulkar
Vancouver Canucks – Edmonton Oilers (NHL)
18 Jan 2012

Vancouver Canucks – Edmonton Oilers (NHL)

by Paul | posted in: Sporting events | 0

In 2005 I visited Canada for the first time. Besides skiing the famous powder snow the Canadian Rockies are famous for, I wanted to see a NHL game. Unfortunately they were on a strike and no games were on offer. … Continued

Boxing day, Canada, Canucks, Edmonton, hockey, NHL, Oilers, Vancouver
PTC Antwerp
15 Nov 2011

PTC Antwerp

by Paul | posted in: Sporting events | 0

Having been to the Crucible twice without seeing the greatest cueist of them all in action the PTC in Antwerp looked like a great opportunity to see Ronnie O’Sullivan play. PTCs are smaller tournaments on the snooker agenda but still … Continued

Antwerp, Ronnie O'Sullivan, snooker, the Rocket
Chicago Bulls – Orlando Magic (NBA)
18 Jan 2009

Chicago Bulls – Orlando Magic (NBA)

by Paul | posted in: Sporting events | 0

In the 90’s the Chicago Bulls had their glory days with six championship titles. His Royal Airness Michael Jordan was the embodiment of this succesful era. In 2009 nothing was left of this amazing team. Still I couldn’t resist visiting … Continued

Chicago, Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah, NBA, United Center, United States

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