Tag: winter
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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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Ski holiday impacted by low snow? Your rights explained
[ad_1] If snow is a no-show, these ski holiday providers can help you swap slopes. ADVERTISEMENT Ski resorts across Europe have been left snowless this winter as temperatures spike. Those at lower altitudes have been particularly hard hit, with almost a third of European resorts – from Austria’s Tyrol mountains to France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes – currently…
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Switch grey skies for Europe’s best winter sun destinations
[ad_1] Beat your winter blues with sunshine, blue skies, smaller crowds, and affordable accommodation. ADVERTISEMENT Although we’ve made it past the most depressing day of the year, it’s still grey and miserable across much of Europe. If you’ve had enough of storms and snow, why not switch the cold for some winter sun? With the promise of…
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Watch: I took an ‘ice dip’ in the North Sea and survived
[ad_1] Forget about Finland, go to Northumberland to try ‘ice dipping’ this winter. ADVERTISEMENT When I first signed up to try CBK Adventures’ ‘Ice Dip Social’ experience I thought it sounded fun. It was only the day before going when speaking to my family and being told just how cold the North Sea is that…
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Go stargazing under the night sky
[ad_1] This winter, dress warmly and head far and away from the city and its polluted skies for a date with the biggest stars. Not the usual kind. This is the best month for stargazing, a time when the night skies offer the most unrestricted shimmering celestial views you can imagine. Anyone can enjoy this…
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Winter nightmare in China: Heavy snowfall triggers avalanches, rescuers evacuate tourists trapped for a week
[ad_1] AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Beijing Rescuers evacuated tourists on Tuesday from a remote skiing area in northwestern China where dozens of avalanches triggered by heavy snow have trapped more than 1,000 people for a week, state media said. In this image taken from video footage run by China’s CCTV, tourists are…
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Blue Monday: How a travel agency’s PR stunt continues to sell holidays
[ad_1] Each time Blue Monday comes around, travel agencies seize the opportunity to market escapist holiday deals to beach destinations or cruises to sunnier climes. ADVERTISEMENT The third Monday of January has become known as ‘Blue Monday’, the day of the year people are supposed to feel most depressed. But it was not a medical…
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Five solo travellers talk about their favourite winter trekking routes in India
[ad_1] There’s something magical about winter and being up close to nature in the outdoors. No one knows that better than trekkers who grab some adventure and scenery in this weather. Take a cue from five avid trekkers who have been there, done that. Their travel tales are sure to whip up your wanderlust. Gautam…
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Cold, dark and magical: Why you should head north for winter
[ad_1] Sure, it might be cold and dark, but traveling to wintry places can be magical – here’s why. ADVERTISEMENT Planning a trip this winter? Yes, it’s tempting to look for sunny spots where you can lie on a beach or play golf. But some of my favourite winter vacations have been to northerly destinations…
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Nine Interesting And Healthy Ways To Elevate Your Child’s Winter Fashion
[ad_1] Keeping children warm in winter is crucial for their heath, but instead of layering them in many clothes, opt for comfortable outfits that look fashionable, too. Dr Sahil Bansal, a consultant pediatrician and neonatologist, Cloudnine Group of Hospitals, Panchkula said each baby is unique, and what keeps one baby warm and comfortable may differ…