New York in winter: 9 things to do in New York at Christmas
The smell of roasting chestnuts, the sparkle of Christmas lights, snowy carriage rides through Central Park and lavish shop window displays – visiting New York in …
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10 festive European winter weekend break ideas
The ‘most wonderful time of the year’ is on its way – so turn on the carols, light the fire, pour a mulled wine and …
A winter wonderland trip to Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland
A winter wonderland of pink skies, husky sleds, frosty fir trees, steaming hot chocolate and twinkling lights – Finnish Lapland is where all your snow-filled …
A Christmas market river cruise on the Rhine
Wooden chalets full of Christmas ornaments, towering Christmas trees, sparkling lights and the smell of log fires burning, roasting chestnuts and bubbling pans of Glühwein. …
Paris in winter: 9 of the best things to do in Paris at Christmas
Discover nine of the best things to do in Paris at Christmas, from sparkling light displays and Christmas markets to ice skating and festive concerts. …
The first-timer’s guide to skiing
I was a bit of late starter on the slopes and didn’t start skiing until my mid-30s. I don’t like the cold and I’m not …
Mozart and markets: Things to do in Salzburg in winter
There’s something magical about historic European cities in winter. A dusting of snow, twinkly lights, crisp chilly nights and the smell of glühwein and Christmas …
Things to do in Bansko ski resort, Bulgaria: On and off the slopes
Skiers in brightly coloured jackets weighed down by boots and skis stagger along the pavement, overtaken by a horse and cart and watched by a …
What’s it like skiing in Bulgaria?
For many people, skiing in Europe means the Alps. It’s where I learnt to ski and I’ve been back again and again. France, Switzerland, Austria …
Travel packing list: What to pack for a snowy winter city break
Over the years I’ve become a dab hand at travelling with just a carry-on bag. Unless I’m heading off long-haul or long-term, I can easily …