Category: Travel

  • Pakistan Tour 2024: Barmy Army Pre-Tour Vist

    Pakistan Tour 2024: Barmy Army Pre-Tour Vist

    Pakistan. It’s an immense place. The food, the hospitality, the welcome, all without mentioning the obsession of cricket! It’s really quite staggering how great Pakistan is for tourism.  It can take you a little by surprise, the intensity of life and experiences around you. You absolutely have to head into town on a TukTuk, sample…

  • Barmy Army Staff Travel Blog #8 – Pakistan

    The last time England played in Pakistan – back in 2022 – I travelled with the Barmy Army to Rawalpindi to witness an incredible Test Match. The Three Lions had already won the series after two remarkable performances in Karachi and Multan respectively, but there was still so much excitement around the third Test given…

  • Pakistan introduces free visa policy for visitors ahead of England Test series

    Pakistan introduces free visa policy for visitors ahead of England Test series

    The Pakistan Government has confirmed it has launched a new visa policy designed to bring more tourism and foreign investment to the country. The change to the visa policy means the Pakistan visa process is now much simpler, with 126 countries – including the United Kingdom – no longer needing to pay any fees when…

  • Destination Guide: Exploring Hamilton, New Zealand with the Barmy Army

    Destination Guide: Exploring Hamilton, New Zealand with the Barmy Army

    Hamilton, a vibrant city nestled on the banks of the Waikato River in New Zealand’s North Island, offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage, stunning natural scenery, and lively urban life. Known for its beautiful gardens and as a hub for sports, especially rugby and cricket, Hamilton provides an ideal setting for visitors coming…

  • Destination Guide: Exploring Antigua During the England Cricket Tour of the West Indies

    Destination Guide: Exploring Antigua During the England Cricket Tour of the West Indies

    Antigua, a gem in the heart of the Caribbean, is not only famed for its 365 white-sand beaches but also as a cricketing hotspot with a deeply rooted passion for the sport. As England’s cricket team tours the West Indies, Antigua offers the perfect blend of sun, sea, and cricket. This guide delves into the…

  • 10 things to bring with you to Pakistan

    10 things to bring with you to Pakistan

    England travel to Pakistan this October for a three match Test series. If you’ve made the best decision of your life and booked a Barmy Army Travel package – here’s 10 things you’ll need to bring with you: 1. The Essentials As per GOV.uk, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months…

  • Pakistan Tour 2024: Destination Guide

    Pakistan Tour 2024: Destination Guide

    The Pakistan Test dates and venues have been announced with England playing three tests in October. Here’s a guide to each location to give you a better sense of what to expect on the tour: Test 1: Multan, 7th-11th October Multan is a large city in Punjab and played host to the second Test during…

  • Pakistan vs England: 2022 Test Rewind

    England’s Test tour of Pakistan in 2022 marked a historic return for the English team, playing their first Test series in the country since 2005. It was a three Test tour held in Rawalpindi, Multan, and Karachi, with England managing a series whitewash for the first time ever in Pakistan. It was the first time…

  • Secure your 2025/26 Ashes place with a Priority Access Pass

    Secure your 2025/26 Ashes place with a Priority Access Pass

    In November 2025, after eight long years of waiting, the Barmy Army will be returning to Australia to get behind Ben Stokes’ England team in their bid to bring the Ashes urn home. We have toured Australia since our inception in 1994 and are the experts in knowing what goes into a unique and truly…

  • Five Memorable Moments from Ashes Tours Down Under

    Five Memorable Moments from Ashes Tours Down Under

    It’s the biggest one of the lot – nothing quite compares to an Ashes series Down Under. Despite results not quite going our way in recent years, we still have a whole host of memorable moments: Winning in 2010/11 Where else can you start? Cricket came home thanks to Strauss, Cook and Co. If you…