World Cup 2018 City Guide: Rostov-on-Don

Rostov-on-Don at a glance: Population: 1.08 million Stadium: Rostov Arena Number of matches: 5 Uruguay – Saudi Arabia Iceland – Croatia Brazil – Switzerland Korea Rep. – Mexico G1 – H2 (Round of 16) Rostov-on-Don is situated on the River Don, tucked away in the south-west of Russia. Situated in the Rostov Oblast, the city, often known as "the Gateway to the Caucasus", had a large role to play in the history of the cossacks, but nowadays is best known for being the birthplace to former … [Read more...]

FIFA Fan Fest Locations for the 2018 World Cup

With the World Cup edging ever closer, more fans are looking to plan their trips. Something that will be key to every fans World Cup experiences are the FIFA Fan Fests. These are locations picked in each of the host cities to celebrate the mix of the football tournament and the local culture. Fans attending will be able to eat, drink, mix with other fans and take part in a number of activities, football related or otherwise. It's also a perfect chance for the host cities to show off what they … [Read more...]