Regal

Ive just been to the Rugby League Challenge Cup final and what at day.
I wasn’t that impressed with the stadium on the out side its all steel and glass and i think they should have kept the two white towers but none the less .
On going inside i went up some escalators to our destination which entered to a very wide corridor filled with fast food and beer counters and a souvenir shop that sells programmes amongst other stuff. I never got any food here as its cheaper buying it from the food wagons on Wembley way but i did buy a larger for £3.50 which was flat and they had real problems with the beer pumps not working right also it took a long time to get served.
Inside though its another matter , the stadium is amazing , the seats comfortable the views brilliant and the acoustics deafening coming from the 85.000 supporters . Its a sensory overload and you can quite take it all in like it doesn’t seem real. But what a great day .
Overall if you can i would suggest going because once your inside its a sight you’ll never forget.
Its hard to a get a Mexican wave going though but when you do like we did , it just keeps going round and round and it’s a remarkable sight to see.

This resort in Turkey is a busy place to stay , it is littered with multiple shops , restaurants and bars , there are two beaches called Ladies beach and town beach in the resort itself and a few more just a short bus ride away , i would suggest going to Pygale beach as it is not very busy and has great amenities such as beach cafes etc.
The main area of night life is Bar street which consists of mainly Irish and English themed bars as expect English prices . For me though i preferred to stay away from the center and went to the many bars and restaurants typically Turkish where the food is better and plentiful and the drink cheap.The main road is very busy and leads down to the center of town where all the main amenities are but along this road are located many bars and restaurants with great atmospheres although the music can be a little load , also there are many kebab shops which are very cheap and i would buy one on my way back to the hotel to give to the two local stray dogs which soon became best friends.
The town itself has many Turkish holiday makers and Europeans and little English there. The locals are very friendly and willing to help in anyway possible and of course all speak English.
Kusadasi is in a great location for visiting the many ancient sites which many are only a short bus journey away such as Ephesus , Selcuk , Didyma , Preine , Militos and Scringe .
The bus to Ephesus cost about £2 and is worth seeing . We got an excursion to Didyma , Milietos and Priene at a local company for £17 with a guide , dinner and air-con bus which also stopped at Altinkum on the way back , great price and a must do activity.
Kusadsi has little or no crime and was very safe to venture alone ,our hotel the Fortin was in a residential area in a darkly lit area but yet i felt very safe in fact i never even thought about it. We got no hassle from the shops and restaurants either as the police had made a crack down on this policy.
Overall a great location for those willing to see the ancient surrounding sites but a little busy and crowded through the day.

Directions – Pass through Ilton and follow the road until you see a sign for Swinton Park Estate , turn left at this and it will lead you to a carpark . When you get out of your car you will see two paths but it doesn’t matter which you take as they both lead to the same place .
The walk to the Temple its-self last 10 mins but you can continue round and this will take about 30 mins .
Its not that big but it is still impressive and very quiet , when i was there their were no-body about so it was silently erie and slightly spooky . After passing this the walk takes you through a wooded area and back to the car park .
Its worth having a look at and also my dog loved it

Clifton ings is one of York’s remaining open green spaces used daily by joggers , cyclists , dog walkers and wanderers not forgetting the resident cows .It is easily accessible of both the outer ring road and Clifton itself and is full of preserved sites of natural interest such as plant life and wild animals and insects .
Also it was the home of Yorks first race track dating back over 100 years ago so as you can see it has historical facts aswell .

Skala is a little town on the island that is open through the summer but closes in the winter due to the harsh weather.
Its a peaceful place through the day with not alot to do but sit on the beach reading or swimming, there are few places of historical attraction in the town itself but i do recommend hiring a jeep and exploring the the whole island .
There are many places to see and on the whole the island is very scenic and beautiful.
The main street in the town is fairly wide with a mix of restaurants and small bars on either side and of course gift shops , but dont expect any clubs or a large party scene this is not the place , like i say its a quiet tranquil place ideal for couples or those seeking some chill out time.
All in all though a nice pretty place with fine people , good food , clean streets , large beach but the word nice sums it up for me.

Another lads weekend away coming up soon

It was queens week and it was absolutely heaving with over 1 million dutch in their orange t-shirts , sailing down the canal playing dance music , BBQ in the streets , everywhere was full and Ive never seen a bigger party .the whole of Holland must have been there

Not much really but the surrounding area is a place of outstanding natural beauty so at least the drive will be pleasant

loads of times just driving about .The bits i like best are free to see like the pyramid etc and this photo is of a monument by the side of the road that has just been restored

Lovely little town a few miles from Inverness or Lossimouth .
We stayed in a caravan here by the beach , its a great location for wanting to tour the Highland area of Scotland