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Ashes 2015 Diary: Day 7 – Airbnb Magic

Posted on July 7, 2015 by thecricketcouch

When the idea of the world trip was first formed, a moment of inspiration from the Aussie couple Sharon and Patrick we met in Trinidad in April 2012, they also shared a neat piece of knowledge borne out of their … Continue reading →

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Ashes 2015 Diary: Day 6 – Cardiff

Posted on July 6, 2015 by thecricketcouch

It was a late start to the day. I woke up around 9.00 AM and all I had to do was pack my stuff up and head to Jarrod Kimber’s residence. He was driving to Cardiff for the first Ashes … Continue reading →

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Ashes 2015 Diary: Day 5 – The Oval

Posted on July 5, 2015 by thecricketcouch

The few times I have had press accreditation to cover cricket in the last few years, I have approached the opportunity as if it would be the last time I would get to be in such a privileged position. To … Continue reading →

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Ashes 2015 Diary – Day 4: Spotting Cricket Fields and Ryan Harris

Posted on July 4, 2015 by thecricketcouch

During our world trip, we took roughly 25 different flights between and within countries. My favorite past time was to try and spot as many cricket fields as possible from the air, as the flight makes the descent towards the … Continue reading →

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Ashes 2015 Diary – Day 3: Essex v Australians

Posted on July 3, 2015 by thecricketcouch

Chelmsford, July 3. For the first piece of cricketing action on this trip, I went on a 2 hour commute (1 bus ride, 2 regional trains and 2 tube rides) to get to Chelmsford from New Malden. Some people I … Continue reading →

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Ashes 2015 Diary – Day 2: Wimbledon

Posted on July 2, 2015 by thecricketcouch

New Malden, July 2. My original plan upon landing in London was to head to Essex County Ground at Chelmsford for Day 2 of Australia’s 2nd tour game before the real shabang begins on July 8th in Cardiff. By the … Continue reading →

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Ashes 2015 Diary – Day 1

Posted on July 1, 2015 by thecricketcouch

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Terminal 1, Concourse C. July 1, 2015. — I’m at the waiting lounge to board the flight to London Heathrow. Since I booked this trip on United using my frequent flier miles accumulated through the world … Continue reading →

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