Skiing ‘Italian Style’ in the Dolomites
Italians bring their own unique relaxed style to skiing. Instead of a cappuccino after your third run, you have a spritz with a snowball instead of ice. A good lunch with wine is considered essential, and a couple of grappas are required before you ski the home slope at the end of the afternoon…
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Chantilly, an enchanting last night in France.
Located only 30 km’s from Charles de Gaulle airport Chantilly is the perfect last night in France destination. An historic Chateau complete with the oldest art collection in France at Musee Conde, Dressage Performances at The Grand Stables and a Relais and Chateaux for one little last splurge!
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Bags, Trains and Rickety Stairs
I like to think of my young self as an ‘original’ backpacker. You know the one – young, broke, hauling too big a...
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Winter Paris Pictorial
Imagine snow lightly falling as you arrive early morning into Paris. It is dark still, no one is about, it is a cold 1 to 2 degrees on a Saturday. You are dropped off in the narrow laneways of Paris St Germain, the cobbles are slick and the reflected lights from patisseries and cafes glow warmly, beckoning you in to try freshly baked croissants and steaming hot chocolate.
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Beautiful Brugge, Belgium.
If you like cute-ness, history, food, chocolate, waffles or beer and frites, you absolutely must visit Bruges (Brugge in Flemish). ...
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