Abruzzo. Not the first destination that springs to mind when planning your winter holiday, but...
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Snowshoeing in Spain’s Sierra Nevada Mountains
Driving up as high as possible above the classic Arab style village of Capileira we were halted by...
On the Road Again: From Prague to Dresden on a Road Bike
“Would you care to try a “little coffin?” asks George, our bike tour guide. “What?” I ask. “A...
Snowshoes and Snowboards: A Backcountry Boarding Adventure in the Scottish Highlands
It was an unseasonably warm February morning when I set off with Jamie, fellow snow-hunter, in...
Beyond the French Riviera: The Beautiful and Stunning Mercantour National Park
On the day (when these words were penned), that the total glamour and glitz of the Cannes Film...
Taking the ‘Light and Air Cure’ in the Alpes Vaudoises
The mountains of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland lie in the alpine group we call the Bernese Alps...
Glenfiddich Explorers: Top Snowshoeing Locations Around the World
Recently, I was asked to compile a list of top snowshoeing locations around the world for the...
Shadows of a Snowshoer: Exploring Edinburgh’s Arctic Hinterland
It's November 2010 and Britain is getting buried. News reports are saying it's the “worst winter...
Snowshoeing in the Jura Mountains on the French-Swiss Border
The Jura mountain range runs along the French-Swiss border with some lower foothills just inside...
Quaint Bavarian Village of Murnau, Germany: Perfect Holiday Setting
There's nothing more festive than combining snowshoeing with a visit to a traditional German...