Europe

Hamburg for #NewsTech15 – Newsroom Technology (EUROVISION)

June 12, 2015BBC News Labs, Broadcasters, TravelARD, EBU, Europe, Eurovision, Germany, Hamburg, NDR, Public Service Broadcasters, RTV Slovenija, SVT, Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), TV Gallery, TV StudioMatt Shearer

I’ve just spent the last 2 days with a group of European Public Service Broadcasters from Turkey, Sweden, Slovenia, France, Germany, Bulgaria and more.

#NEWSGEIST 2015: The Future of News – Unconference in Helsinki

May 18, 2015Broadcasters, Collaboration Work, News Organisations, Travel#NEWSGEIST, Anthony Sullivan, Deutsche Welle, Europe, Finland, Google, Helsinki, James Montgomery, Journalism, Nic Newman, The Guardian, The Telegraph, UnconferenceMatt Shearer

Just spent an enjoyable, and mentally draining unconference weekend with 150 of the great and the good from European Journalism @NEWSGEIST 2015 in Helsinki.

Family Trip to Disneyland Paris

August 17, 2014TravelDisney, Disneyland, Disnleyland Paris, Europe, Eurostar, France, Parent, Paris, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

We just had an amazing trip to Disneyland Paris – great stuff. Here are some thoughts that other parents may find of interest: our own top 5 best and 5 worst things.

Weekend in Milan with Wendy

September 21, 2005TravelB&W, Europe, Italy, Milan, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Wendy and I just had a weekend in Milan. Great city, but a little bit uncomfortable in a couple of ways…