For the active and avid explorer, who cannot wait to get their hiking boots on, the world truly is their oyster. Spectacular peaks, stunning gorges, historical sights and vast panoramic greenery are what await those who dare. Do you have … Continue reading
A bicycle puncture is a reality of life. However brilliant a cyclist you are, the likelihood of a getting a flat tyre is high. While it is extremely irritating, the consolation is that the act of repairing a puncture is … Continue reading
Enjoying a hot tub, Diavolezza, St-Moritz – Photos Switzerland Tourism What springs to mind when you think of St Moritz – fur coats and ice polo on the lake, or classic Alpine skiing and mountain sports at their best? It’s … Continue reading
Adjusting what you wear to meet the conditions you find is an age old technique and common sense. It has long been known that layers of clothing equate to warmth. Air pockets are caught between the garments combined with the … Continue reading
People head off to the mountains every winter in their cars. It’s often a lot more convenient, especially if you have a chalet in the Alps. If you’re heading off to work for the season, having your own car in … Continue reading
Switzerland Tourism have a new snow reports portal where you can catch all the latest alpine weather reports and find out what the snow conditions are like in your favourite Swiss ski resorts. So head on over for the latest … Continue reading
Mürren has a special place in the history of skiing, as it can claim to be the birthplace of what we know as Alpine skiing. 2012 is not just the centenary of the founding of the resort in Switzerland, but is … Continue reading
www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southdowns/ It’s amazing how much great walking country there is so close to home. It can be too easy to think a good hike has to be done abroad. But don’t be too hasty, there are loads of really rewarding … Continue reading
Kitzbuhel, or Kitz to the locals, is the archetypal Austrian ski resort. Buzzing nightlife, loads of terrain and the world’s most famous downhill run – the infamous Hahnenkamm – combine for the perfect Alpine experience. Greats like Franz Klammer, Pirmin … Continue reading
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