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If you’ve never heard of the Dutch Oranje Bus, or if you love combining your footy fandom with an amazing party - boy are you in for a treat! In today’s episode Colin sits down with Henk van Beek, a founding member of the association that started the Dutch Oranje Bus, the ultimate fan experience of the KNVB (we think). Colin and Henk discuss the bus’s experiences in Europe, what it takes to ship the bus abroad (it’s been to several World Cups), and touchingly, Henk’s experience with the bus in Ukraine for the 2012 Euros. Be sure to listen until the end, when Henk delivers a great message for all footy travelers, but especially those heading to World Cup 2026.
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Foot(y)notes:
Don't forget about our EURO 2024 trip announcment. If you want to join us, FILL OUT THIS INTEREST FORM.
Here’s the 1988 Andre Hazes song, “Wij houden van Oranje (We love Orange)” that Henk talks about in the episode. 
And here’s a great write-up on the bus from the Athletic.
You can follow @DutchOrangeBus on Instagram…
…or, if you’re Dutch is better than ours, on their website.

CALLING ALL FELLOW FOOTY TRAVELERS!!!
We're going to the Euros, and we want you to join us! That's right. The Footy Travelers are teaming up with Race2Adventure in the hopes of securing a second boat for their Euro 2024 trip between June 17 - June 25, 2024. Highlights include:
cruising the Rhine through 4 stunningly beautiful countries (Switzerland, France, Germany, & Netherlands) during the group stage of Euro 2024 effortless accomodation and transportation during the group stage of Euro 2024 daily morning walks, hikes or runs to get your blood pumping (or chase away that hangover) and get you ready for a full day of watching Euro 2024 matches docking in or within an hour of Euro 2024 host cities (we'll be near Frankfurt on June 20, and in Cologne on June 22) three meals a day with wine and beer included at each dinner Did we mention this trip puts you in the host country, Germany, during the group stage of Euro 2024?!?!
The first boat is already sold out. The second boat waitlist is already collecting names. Make sure you get interest in now... DON'T MISS THE BOAT!!
To let Race2Adventure know you're on board (ha!), fill out the interest form below, tell them the Footy Travelers sent you, and let's get that second boat!!
Euro 2024 second boat interest form

“All the footy ladies! All the footy ladies!” Oh, sorry. You caught us jamming out there. What can we say? We’re excited for the upcoming Women’s World Cup - and everything it brings with it: The USWNT going for a 3-peat. A trip down under. The final continent traveled to together. And… THIS WC NTK EPISODE! Listen in for a breakdown of all things Women’s World Cup tickets and travel considerations. You know, the stuff we’re good at talking about.
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Foot(y)notes:
Making a trip to Denver and curious about Centennial 38 (C38) Supporters Club bus & tailgate tickets we mention? Check out their events page and choose the game you’re interested in attending.
If you still need tickets to the Women’s World Cup, you can get them directly on the FIFA Ticketing website. And yes, the US Soccer allotment is sold out.
Still have questions about WWC ‘23 tickets? Check out this FAQ page.
If you’re heading to NZ, you’ll need entry authorization (either a visitor visa or an electronic travel authority (ETA). Start here to get those.
Same story for Australia. If you’re a US passport holder you can get their ETA. Otherwise, it might be worth starting here.
We miss Flight of the Conchords too. Here’s the entire scene ;-)

Featured-guest episodes are back in full swing with not one, but two incredible footy travelers this week. Mark "Eagleman" Cranston & Lila "Wonder Woman" Asnani sit down with Colin & Mike to discuss their latest footy travels, what it's like to be soccer super heroes, and plenty of US Soccer history. Rapid fire questions also make a return, and Stu Holden pops up yet again in conversation. Get ready to fly!
Foot(y)notes:
Visit Mark's incredibly informative website, www.eaglemansoccer.com, built with the footy traveler in mind. 
Your next two chances to catch Eagleman and Wonder Woman in action both happen to be games against regional rival Mexico. Head to the US Soccer website for tickets, or visit American Outlaws for tickets to the supporters section.
Here is the birth of the great American soccer fan tradition that Eagleman & Wonder Woman started.
 
THE FIRST HALF
03:03 - Romantic beginnings
05:39 - Eagleman & Wonder Woman unveiled
09:43 - The man behind the costumes
11:43 - Relationships strengthened through footy
16:03 - Celebrity moments w/ Frankie Hejduk, Fernando Fiore, & Greg Bishop
19:13 - A first-hand account of the Fan Leader Network at World Cup 2022
29:06 - Pregnancy delays the inaugural World Cup experience
THE SECOND HALF
32:09 - A super hero's ultimate footy travel experience
35:55 - Visiting every World Cup Final stadium
38:59 - Footy travels in North Korea?!
38:57 - Using experience & recognition for the greater good
42:03 - Capturing footy history
47:17 - 'Rapid' fire begins...
51:07 - 'Pay-by-the-hour anniversary fun' in Manaus
53:08 - Stu Holden is small (statured)
55:15 - Falling in love with Diego Forlan
1:01:41 - What it's like to meet Eagleman & Wonder Woman IRL

Hooraaaaaay!!! We did it! The Footy Travelers connected and chatted with at least one fellow soccer fan from every country playing at World Cup 2022 - and this episode is the final proof. In this edition of FTP at WC22, we chat with an expat family from Portugal living in the Middle East, a couple of trael buddies from Ghana who feel some type of way about Luis Suarez, the entire Uruguayan FIFA Fans' Cup team (who feel pretty much the opposite about Luis Suarez), and a friendly fan leader from Seoul, South Korea. Not gonna lie, we dipped our toes into the 'potentially controversial' in this one, but cooler heads prevailed and we came out unscathed. Enjoy this one - it might be three and a half more years until we get a chance to do it again.
Foot(y)notes:
07:07 Portugal
In case you're curious about the kids' "candy" comments, we thought we'd clear the air a bit - Muslims CAN eat candy, just certain kinds. 
13:07 Ghana
In case you need (or want) to remind yourself why Luis Suarez is public enemy #1 in Ghana.
24:11 Uruguay
More Suarez shithousery (aka Suarez biting people).
35:56 South Korea
Son Heung-Min shared the 2021/22 Premier League Golden Boot with Liverpool's Mo Salah - except that all of Sonny's goals came from the run of play (Salah scored 5 pk's)

It's one thing to bring you all in-depth interactions with fellow footy travelers from World Cup 2022, but why not put a nice bow on it?! In the second part of our final FTP at WC22 episode, Colin & Mike offer up their final thoughts, grades, and a few awards to the fans and organizers of this latest edition of 'FIFA bulldozing their way to billions in revenue.'
01:28 - How the 'awards' work
02:04 - AWARD #1 | 'Best Storyline'
03:57 - AWARD #2 | 'Biggest Surprise Player'
05:18 - AWARD #3 | 'Friendliest Fans'
06:38 - AWARD #4 | 'Loudest Fans'
08:26 - AWARD #5 | 'Least Engaging Fans'
10:48 - AWARD #6 | 'Best Kit/Jersey'
11:53 - AWARD #7 | 'Best Qatar Travel Tip'
14:09 - AWARD #8 | 'Best Doha Attraction'
15:57 - AWARD #9 | 'Grading World Cup 2022 Stadiums'
19:05 - AWARD #10 | 'Grading World Cup 2022 Transportation'
22:06 - BONUS AWARD | 'Overall Grade for Qatar as Host'
25:56 - Closing the book on World Cup 2022