How to have the most incredible arctic adventure in Finnish Lapland: A 5 day itinerary
My trip to Finnish Lapland was every magical, snowy fairy tale stereotype you can imagine. It was 5-days of glistening mounds of fluffy white snow, blue skies and sunshine streaming through the forest. I had high hopes for my artic adventure as this was one of
A Mini Guide To Kitzbühel, Austria
A few weeks ago I went on a mini-break to the famous ski resort of Kitzbühel in Austria. Yes, you can totally go skiing in March/April time. Spring skiing is a thing, and I highly recommend it. One of the best things about the trip was
9 Reasons to go Spring Skiing in Austria
A couple of weeks ago I popped over to Austria, to the gorgeous ski town of Kitzbühel, for a spot of spring skiing. Yep, skiing can totally happen in March and April time. I enjoyed a couple of days of sunshine, snow and fun in the mountains
How to plan a family ski holiday with a baby and a toddler
If you're the kind of person who loves their annual ski holiday and can't imagine skipping it, but also can't imagine how you'd cope on a ski holiday with a baby or a toddler then this is for you! We've just returned from a family ski
6 Tips: How to have a cheap skiing holiday (it is possible!)
Today I'd like to welcome Harriet Johnston to the blog as she debunks the myth that you can't have a cheap skiing holiday. Harriet is deputy editor of Ski+board magazine and loves travel with a healthy dash of adventure on the side. She has worked with
It’s About Time You Skied in North America
It’s so easy for us Brits to hop over to Europe for our holidays, but next time you book your winter break consider a skiing holiday in North America. Seriously. Skiing in Canada and the US is SO amazing and infinitely better than skiing in Europe
What to look for when booking a family ski holiday
Making the transition from a ‘young, carefree and boozy ski holiday’ to a ‘family ski holiday’ can seem a little bit daunting. You don’t want to miss out on your annual ski holiday but bringing young children along seems like more hassle than it’s worth, right? You
A Mini Guide to Skiing in Tignes
I've just returned from a one week trip skiing in Tignes. I'm not the most experienced skier but this was by far the best place I've ever skied in Europe. I already know I want to go back next year, and recommendations don't get much better
Ditching my snowboard and learning to ski
For the past 5 years I’d been doing my best to convince myself I enjoyed snowboarding. Everyone likes snowboarding and I felt almost guilty about not joining in with the snowboarding excitement. I tried so hard to like it but having a board strapped to me
Swapping après ski for afternoon tea: What it’s really like to go skiing with a baby with Mark Warner
Last week I travelled to Tignes with Mark Warner for a family-friendly week in the snow with my guy and our one year old son. Here’s what it’s really like to take a baby skiing
What to pack for a skiing trip
Packing for a skiing trip can be difficult because you pretty much want to take every single warm item of clothing you own. You’ll want to be rugged up during the day but stylish in the evening and still warm enough to walk around in the
Skiing vs. Snowboarding: The Great Debate
Before I hit the slopes I didn’t think there was much of a different between skiing and snowboarding. Obviously, I know the physical differences but they both seemed to be ways to get you down a snowy mountain, right? Oh no, so wrong. Skiing and snowboarding are both
Dog Sledding in Canada
There is no way to gracefully fall from a dog sled. They make it look so easy as they stand on the back of the sled with their army of powerful dogs ploughing through the snow. But they don’t tell you is a dog sled is
Reviewing M&S thermals: Staying warm and stylish on the slopes
Loving the fact that it was warm enough to wear just my thermal top in Boí Taüll, Catalonia There is absolutely nothing worse than getting cold while you’re skiing. Well, maybe one thing and that’s getting hot. I often find that while I’m on the slopes I’ll be freezing
Snowshoeing in Spain
There is nowhere on earth quite so peaceful as an empty ski slope. The snow wraps itself around like the mountain like a thick layer of bubble wrap making everything softer, quieter, gentler and even more beautiful than you could possibly imagine. The snow takes away the
Where to ski in Catalonia, Spain
On Monday I revealed one of my many travel confessions; I’m the most antisocial snowboarder that ever lived. I hate seeing other people on the slopes and will happily hog an entire run if it means I won’t knock anyone flying or go flying myself. If you
Skiing in Spain for scardy cat skiers
Last week while snowboarding in Catalonia I discovered something about myself I don’t like; I’m an incredibly antisocial snowboarder. I like to think of myself as a friendly, sociable type but when it comes to snowboarding I like to be as far away from other people as
Staying stylish on the slopes: Packing for a ski trip
On Thursday I'm going on a snowboarding trip to Catalonia. As I began packing I had flashbacks to my last skiing trip in Canada when I packed virtually every item of clothing I owned. Better to be safe than sorry, right? Well no, not always. My suitcase
My Top Tips: Learning to Snowboard
“Try not to think about falling over."