Andrew Eames
@andrew101eames.bsky.social
Writer, traveller and rowing coach
I've been doing the part Hurti for this week's Sunday Times. And it wasn't hurty at all www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
How I did a once-in-a-lifetime Norway journey for a fraction of the price
The Hurtigruten coastal service offers a three-night full-board hop-on hop-off option along this spectacular stretch, including the Lofoten Islands, for less than £350
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November 27, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I've been doing the part Hurti for this week's Sunday Times. And it wasn't hurty at all www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
Your chance to hear me blathering on. Next week
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Your chance to hear me blathering on. Next week
Reposted by Andrew Eames
Half of US Americans now have a passport. In 1990 (when Home Alone hit the cinemas) only 5 percent of the population had a passport. Americans became richer and more avid travelers in the last few decades.
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Half of US Americans now have a passport. In 1990 (when Home Alone hit the cinemas) only 5 percent of the population had a passport. Americans became richer and more avid travelers in the last few decades.
Incoming. Ahead of the curve again. #Germaninthehouse
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Incoming. Ahead of the curve again. #Germaninthehouse
Happiness equals quality of life, minus envy. According to Jimmy Carr. That seems like a reasonable assessment of modern living.
October 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Happiness equals quality of life, minus envy. According to Jimmy Carr. That seems like a reasonable assessment of modern living.
My Thames story gets a nice mention in the Week.
September 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
My Thames story gets a nice mention in the Week.
Oktoberfest for a fraction of the price. My visit to Germany’s homebrew heaven is in today’s Times
September 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Oktoberfest for a fraction of the price. My visit to Germany’s homebrew heaven is in today’s Times
It's Bavaria's homebrew heaven, and it's far older and far cheaper than Oktoberfest. By me for the Times, in print on Saturday www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
Beer fans, forget Oktoberfest. This is the affordable alternative
Skip Munich’s expensive festival and head to these east Bavarian villages to swerve the crowds and try homemade ‘Zoigl’ brews in locals’ homes, says Andrew Eames
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September 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It's Bavaria's homebrew heaven, and it's far older and far cheaper than Oktoberfest. By me for the Times, in print on Saturday www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
I sent a grumpy email to a PR this morning pointing out their press release highlighted their ignorance. Not done that before but I couldn’t read it and say nothing. Clearly I’ve got to that age. Beware all who come near!
September 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I sent a grumpy email to a PR this morning pointing out their press release highlighted their ignorance. Not done that before but I couldn’t read it and say nothing. Clearly I’ve got to that age. Beware all who come near!
That’s my last sculling course of the summer done. Now back to the day job.
September 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
That’s my last sculling course of the summer done. Now back to the day job.
I know the Thames well, and now I know its best watering holes, too. As in yesterday’s Sunday Times.
August 25, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I know the Thames well, and now I know its best watering holes, too. As in yesterday’s Sunday Times.
Recent bits of print. Norway in the ipaper, Germany in the Sunday Times and Sweden in the Saturday Times
July 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Recent bits of print. Norway in the ipaper, Germany in the Sunday Times and Sweden in the Saturday Times
I have revisited Manchester for the Times
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23 of the best things to do in Manchester
Make the most of this jewel of the northwest, with its Industrial Revolution landmarks, quirky districts, world-renowned football clubs and luscious green spaces.
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July 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I have revisited Manchester for the Times
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Working (is) hard today
July 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Working (is) hard today
I have picked out the best hotels in Cologne, for the Times www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
10 of the best hotels in Cologne
Germany’s Rhineside city has a remarkable cathedral and is hugely popular for its Christmas markets — here’s where to stay
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June 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM
I have picked out the best hotels in Cologne, for the Times www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
England’s finest, by me, for the Times www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
18 of the most beautiful places in England
England’s gems range from meandering rivers and canals with motionless herons and barely moving barges to cathedral cities with ancient colleges
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June 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
England’s finest, by me, for the Times www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...
Much more sensible name for it. Good job Norway.
June 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Much more sensible name for it. Good job Norway.
King Charles is in the hotel business - in Transylvania. I have been checking out his hospitality for the Sun. www.thesun.co.uk/travel/35448...
I stayed in King Charles’s affordable holiday home in time-warp corner of Europe
IT’S not the Count that counts in Transylvania. The King’s the thing. Our king. I first heard of Transylvania, as many do, via Count Dracula. The place is so mythical that it hovers abo…
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June 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
King Charles is in the hotel business - in Transylvania. I have been checking out his hospitality for the Sun. www.thesun.co.uk/travel/35448...
Two features from me in today’s @thetimes including the cover story
June 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Two features from me in today’s @thetimes including the cover story
Missed this one: I jumped on the Norwegian coastal express with newcomer Havila back in March. For Shermans Travel. www.shermanstravel.com/advice/norwa...
The 132-Year-Old Cruise Route That’s Still the Best Way To See Norway's Fjords
Norway's Coastal Express service is intended for both people and freight, with 34 incredible stops tied to local excursions. The journey has hardly changed since 1893, and for good reason.
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June 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Missed this one: I jumped on the Norwegian coastal express with newcomer Havila back in March. For Shermans Travel. www.shermanstravel.com/advice/norwa...
How to do the Dordogne in style, by me, for Smartluxury. www.smartluxury.com/slideshow/do...
The Land Of 1,001 Castles: The Dordogne's Most Gorgeous Chateaux You Can Sleep In
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May 14, 2025 at 10:53 AM
How to do the Dordogne in style, by me, for Smartluxury. www.smartluxury.com/slideshow/do...
This weekend I have three features in the three very different newspapers: the Sun, the FT and the Times. I reckon there should be a name for this unusual kind of three card trick. Some kind of flush. I'm flushed, for sure.
April 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This weekend I have three features in the three very different newspapers: the Sun, the FT and the Times. I reckon there should be a name for this unusual kind of three card trick. Some kind of flush. I'm flushed, for sure.
We have a cat that doesn’t like being left behind
April 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
We have a cat that doesn’t like being left behind
For the latest issue of Wanderlust magazine I did a 13 page cover story celebrating Germany's cultural routes
April 12, 2025 at 7:17 AM
For the latest issue of Wanderlust magazine I did a 13 page cover story celebrating Germany's cultural routes
Many years ago I stopped entering awards, so it is gratifying when one pops up unexpectedly. And involves going somewhere sunny to collect it. Thank you #Croatia and @timestravel. Got the Grand Prix too.
April 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Many years ago I stopped entering awards, so it is gratifying when one pops up unexpectedly. And involves going somewhere sunny to collect it. Thank you #Croatia and @timestravel. Got the Grand Prix too.