Azorcan Tours Podcast

About Azorcan Tours Podcast

Welcome to the AZORCAN TOURS Podcast. Join hosts Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths for insight and information on upcoming European Sport, School and Sightseeing Tours including Fan Tours to the World Juniors and Spengler Cup. Our "15 Euro Mins" podcasts are short, informative and cover a wide range of topics including travel tips plus things to see, activities to do, food to try and souvenirs to buy at destinations throughout Europe. Website: azorcan.net Facebook: Facebook.com/azorcantours

Publisher

Paul Almeida / Azorcan Tours

Category

leisure · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Aug 2019

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Breaking News: Finland Here We Come!

   Bryn Griffiths and co-host Paul Almeida share early details about the 2028 World Juniors in Finland, including the host cities, likely tournament layout, and how to join AZORCAN Tours. They explain the December 12 launch event, priority-list registration, tour capacity, and what travelers can expect from the hockey and group experience. Key topics The 2028 tournament is scheduled for December 26 through January 5, with games in Tampere and Turku. Finland’s recent World Juniors wins and its hockey tradition set the stage for the trip. Turku is a coastal city with the Gatorade Center, Turku Castle, and hockey clubs Tappara and TPS Turku. Tampere is known as Finland’s hockey capital; Nokia Arena is expected to host the medal round, though the hosts say this is an assumption. A December 12 launch event in Edmonton will reveal tour packages, pre-tournament plans, and departure details. The tour is capped at approximately 350 travelers; package spaces are limited, and prospective travelers should join the priority list. Previous tour passengers will get an early registration window, followed by other priority-list members; registration timing helps coordinate flights. The trip is designed around hockey and shared experiences, including sightseeing, a New Year’s party, and the evening “bear pit” gathering. takeaways The tournament will start on the 26th of December and go to the January 5th. Turku and Tampere have been announced as the two locations for the World Juniors. If you want to register for the World Junior Tour, you have to be on the priority list. We're only going to allow four registrants per member. The absolute maximum is 350 people. Previous passengers on World Junior Tours can register first. We need to know where everybody's flying from so that we can get the flights that we need in January. It's about two things. It's about enjoying the hockey and enjoying the people. The big one is follow our Facebook page. It's all in the planning stages. Sound Bites "we are hosting our launch Party" "Everybody had the big smiles." "The World Juniors 2028. Can't wait." Chapters 00:00 Finland 2028 dates and host cities 01:58 What Turku and Tampere offer hockey travelers 05:14 December 12 launch party and package reveal 06:02 Tour capacity, pre-tournament plans, and scouting 07:43 Watch the launch online and understand early access 09:00 Why early registration helps secure flights 09:59 Winter daylight, New Year’s plans, and group events 11:15 Facebook updates and the community around the tour 12:13 Why the World Juniors trip is about more than hockey 14:07 Event timing and final Finland 2028 details

2. 

   2 Jun 2026

   WJHC News / FINLAND 2027!!

   On this episode of the AZORCAN Tours podcast, hosts Bryn Griffiths and Paul Almeda discuss the upcoming World Juniors hockey tournament in Finland, scheduled for December 2027. They cover event details, registration for priority list members, and the unique hockey culture in Finland. The conversation also explores the tour packages available, activities planned, and insights into the host cities of Tampere and Turku. Additionally, they touch on tournament dynamics, potential team participation, and the vibrant fan experience expected at the event. Takeaways The World Juniors in Finland will be held in December 2027. Registration for the event is exclusive to priority list members. The tour will include tickets to all Canada games and additional matches. Sightseeing activities will be organized on off days during the tournament. Tampere is known for its saunas and has a new hockey arena. Turku is Finland's oldest city and has a vibrant downtown area. The tournament will feature a competitive atmosphere with various participating nations. Cultural experiences will enhance the overall fan experience during the tour. The hosts expect a strong turnout from hockey fans across Europe. Future podcasts will provide more updates leading up to the event. Sound Bites "We want to keep it at that." "One million dollars in prize money." "Finland has a team concept for all their teams." "You can't beat all the hockey you're going to get." "It's Finland's oldest city by the way." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the World Juniors Tours 02:56 Event Details and Registration 05:56 Exploring Finland's Hockey Culture 09:04 Tour Packages and Activities 11:51 Host Cities: Tampere and Turku 17:58 Tournament Dynamics and Team Participation 21:55 Cultural Insights and Fan Experience 25:04 Recap and Future Plans

3. 

   13 Mar 2026

   Venice / A VERY special place!

   Venice... it's on the top of many traveller's bucket list. Once you've been there, it also leaves a St Mark on your heart. On this episode Paul and Bryn chat about a wonderful tourist destination and also about some of the special spots off the beaten path. What to do and what to see.

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