Tag: Alps
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I tried skiing as a terrified beginner. Here’s why I’m now a convert
[ad_1] Skiing for the first time? Here’s what to expect as a nervous beginner. ADVERTISEMENT I’m not sporty. I hate the cold. And risk-taking isn’t my idea of fun. So switching my usual sunny beach holiday for a weekend on the slopes didn’t come easy. But I’ll try anything once. And after just two days…
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Europe’s best ski resorts you can reach by train
[ad_1] Here are some of the best options for getting to Europe’s ski slopes this winter via train. ADVERTISEMENT If you’re keen to hit the slopes this winter but are, like many of us, conscious of your carbon footprint on the way, we have a solution. Why not take a train to the mountains? It…
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Here’s where to find the best skiing in Europe this half-term
[ad_1] It’s estimated that some 24 per cent of ski resorts are shut across Europe due to higher-than-average temperatures but there is still a chance to get your snow fix this February. ADVERTISEMENT February half-term is usually a near-guaranteed time for ski lovers to find snow in Europe – but it may be significantly harder…
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3 of the 5 most welcoming places in the world are in Europe
[ad_1] From unique Greek architecture to local town squares bustling with life, travellers gave these destinations outstanding reviews. ADVERTISEMENT The world’s most welcoming destinations for 2024 have been named and three out of the top five are in Europe. Booking.com used more than 309 million customer reviews to compile the list. Destinations were ranked on…
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Where to go hiking in Albania’s untamed northern hinterland
[ad_1] The Valbona Pass is an accessible (though not easy) hiking route that local tour companies have incorporated into a convenient three-day adventure. ADVERTISEMENT After a four-hour, lung-busting ascent, we climb the last steps up the rocky scree to reach the vertiginous summit of the Valbona Pass. Surrounding us is the untamed wilderness of the…
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Ski resorts are the best choice for a long workation. Here’s why
[ad_1] Empty slopes, lively nightlife and like-minded travellers are just a few reasons ski resorts are ideal for digital nomads. ADVERTISEMENT Snow is falling around me in large, cinematic flakes. It’s 8.45 on a Tuesday morning in mid-January. I’m sitting at the top of a wide empty ski slope, ready to strap into my snowboard.…
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Police declare major incident and urge against travel to Cumbria after snowfall
[ad_1] Cumbria Police said some highway teams had been ‘verbally abused’ as they attempted to deal with the situation. [ad_2] Source link
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Major incident declared in Cumbria after heavy snowfall on roads
[ad_1] Cumbria Police said people should only travel where necessary. [ad_2] Source link
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These are the top ski scams to watch out for this winter
[ad_1] Don’t be fooled by what seems like a cheap deal on accommodation or ski lessons. ADVERTISEMENT While most ski holidays mean dreamy days of fresh snow and cosy chalets, every winter sees some spoiled by scammers. As the hotspot resorts begin to open their slopes, holidaymakers will be hiring equipment, booking lessons and choosing their…
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Bumper snowfall sees Europe’s ski resorts open early
[ad_1] Some slopes have reported over a metre of fresh snow in the last week, and more is on the way. ADVERTISEMENT Ski season is starting early in some places as resorts across Europe have welcomed bumper snowfall. After persistently warm weather in October, the Alps saw chilly weather and heavy snow in the first…