Next week the Irish will celebrate their national holiday again and although numerous places in the UK and the whole world have come up with their own St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, nothing beats the original Paddy’s Day Parade in Dublin. Instead of celebrating only on 17 March, the Irish make the most
Desert Bus: This Is the World’s Most Boring Computer Game
Amongst gamers Desert Bus is a household name. The game was originally planned to be part of the mid-1990s computer game series Smoke and Mirror by Penn and Teller and enjoys cult status thanks to a recent reboot. The original series consisted of prank games of any kind. Some games, for instance, were
“Too much sun” or the “wrong type of snow”: The Best Explanations for Train Delays
Life isn’t exactly a bowl of cherries anyway but it’s even harder for commuters. With ongoing debates about an overnight underground service for London, tube strikes are nothing out of the ordinary causing even Boris Johnson to look for alternative means of transport. City-to-city travellers are also affected
The Road to Wembley: Take a Coach to the Capital One Cup Final
On Sunday, 28 February, the final of the Capital One Cup will be played in England’s most iconic stadium, Wembley. With space for about 90.000 fans, Wembley is the second largest football stadium in Europe after Camp Nou in Barcelona. The match between Liverpool and Manchester City is a guarantee for a sold out
Sir Ian McKellen to Host Shakespearean Bus Tour
April 2016 will mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, which is why numerous festivals and events all across the UK will be staged in honour of Britain’s most popular author. One of the most eagerly expected ones will be hosted by none less than actor Sir Ian McKellen, who has
Time for Rugby: Take a Coach to the RBS 6 Nations Stadiums
The Rugby 6 Nations Tournament is in full swing: The first round has seen triumphant England and France sides whereas Ireland and Wales conceded a draw in their match against each other. The competition, which is still going on until 19 March, is held annually in six stadiums dispersed among the six participating
A Film and TV Junkie’s Guide to Travelling on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to make plans. While many couples opt for the comfortable alternative which consists in staying at home, ordering take out and watching a chick flick on Netflix, we recommend making on-screen romance reality by visiting the most romantic film and TV
Accessibility of Long Distance Coaches: A Bus for Everyone(?)
In the UK about 11 million people suffer from a long-term illness or disability1 and around 9 per cent of the population report having mobility difficulties.2 Although society is working towards the integration and inclusion of people with disabilities, their impairments can still result in obstacles to be overcome in everyday life.
Essex Blogger saved money taking a plane via Berlin instead of a train… he could have saved even more
18-year-old British blogger Jordan Cox is an expert at saving money. When he was giving a lecture on couponing in Sheffield, he was surprised to find out that the train back to his hometown Hutton would cost him £47. Instead of grudgingly booking the pricey train ticket, he looked for other means of transport
Fancy a Fancy Dress Party? Discover Europe’s Carnival Festivities by Bus!
Living on a secluded island, every year the Brits miss out on one of Europe’s biggest parties: Carnival. In countries such as Germany this time of the year is commonly known as the “fifth season”, allowing society to be turned topsy-turvy for a few days, when fools and jesters seize power. During big parades tons of sweets