Category Archives: Daily Ramblings

Over the River and Through the Woods, to CommerzBank Arena We Go: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. F.S.V. Mainz, Match #11

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Daniel Karell

So far on my trip, I had come to the conclusion that most Europeans are pretty similar to one another, despite the language differences. Many of them eat the same foods, live a similar lifestyle, and treat football with the … Continue reading →

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Viva Hollandia! Match #6 Netherlands vs. Germany International Friendly

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Daniel Karell

Fans of the Oranje (pronounced “Oran-ye), the nickname of the Holland national football team, can be described in two words; Party Time. On just my first full day in Amsterdam, I set off to the Amsterdam ArenA to see a … Continue reading →

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Who are “The Dutch”?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Daniel Karell

For more information on the Dutch people, check out my friend A.D.’s blog! One of my favorite shows in the history of the universe is “Seinfeld”. As such, as I exited my plane and embarked to my hostel in Amsterdam, … Continue reading →

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A Wild Night on Valley Floyd Road

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Daniel Karell

“My desire is always to be found at, Valley Floyd Road.” – Valley Floyd Road, the main Charlton supporters song. Just two days before my flight to London, I had only booked one ticket in England. Charlton Athletic vs. Cardiff … Continue reading →

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Ici C’est Paris: Match #2, Paris Saint-Germain vs. AS Saint Etienne

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Daniel Karell

I never thought I’d say this, but I’m incredibly grateful that I took French in middle school. After hearing and reading horror story after horror story for Americans in Paris, I was very nervous, and wondered if I made a … Continue reading →

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Standing on Holy Ground

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Daniel Karell

There aren’t many places in the world with as much history as Wembley Stadium. It was the host of the 1966 World Cup Final, where England beat Germany 4-2 in extra time. It has been the host of the F.A. … Continue reading →

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Touring East London, Dan Style

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Daniel Karell

I’ve been in London now for almost a week, and I feel completely settled in. I am looking right, then left, when I cross the street. I’m instantly converting pounds to dollars in my head. I can give other foreigners … Continue reading →

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Match #1: Arsenal vs. Queens Park Rangers

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Daniel Karell

The all-seated crowd jumped to their feet, raised their fists to the air, and let out a primordial scream of joy. Mikel Arteta’s poke over the line in the 82nd minute FINALLY broke the deadlock in the match that looked … Continue reading →

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Welcome to London

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Daniel Karell

I made it. I actually made it. Something I only had dreamed would happen actually happened. I took an initiative, booked a flight, and went through with it. And I’m loving every second of it. London, England, for those who … Continue reading →

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I’m off to London!

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Daniel Karell

So, as I’m sure all of you have noticed, I haven’t been blogging much the past two weeks. It’s because I’ve been hard at work planning a trip that was once just a dream in the recesses of my thoughts, … Continue reading →

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