Skiing In Flachau: Is It Worth A Trip?
austria, Europe, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travelLast August a good friend of mine began raving about a ski resort in Austria called Flachau. I'd never heard of it. Speak to the average Joe in the street and they probably won't have heard about it either. Flachau is located 1 hour South…
Chalet Mouria Review | Courchevel With SkiWeekends
apres ski, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travelThe start of 2023 marked my 21st year skiing. A far cry from throwing myself down the slopes in Val Thorens back in 2002, this short break trip was a much more sedate affair. Ish. Welcome to my review of Chalet Mouria in Courchevel 1650.…
The Ultimate Ski Chalet Holiday Booking Guide
austria, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, Switzerland, travelLast updated - March 2024. Covid-19 had a massive impact on the Winter travel industry and decimated many ski holiday providers, especially catered chalet providers. This post now contains fresh, updated information on chalet bookings. In…
9 Alternative Winter Adrenaline Activities In Ski Resorts
Europe, ski holiday, skiing, travelWhilst I managed to get a long weekend skiing back in February 2020, many people won't have made it onto the slopes this year due to Covid-19. But what if you made it to your ski resort but couldn't actually ski? That got me thinking. If…
What To Pack For A Ski Trip: The Ultimate Packing List
apres ski, packing list, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travel, travel tips** Updated November 2021 ** If you're new to skiing, packing for your first trip can be daunting. There are so many bits of kit to remember, from staying warm on the slopes to being comfortable during the all important apres ski. When…
The Best Luxury Ski Chalets In Europe
austria, Europe, featured, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, Switzerland, travel …
8 Of The Best Snow Sure Ski Resorts In Austria
adventure, austria, Europe, ski holiday, skiing, skiing tips, travel This ski season is now upon us! I'm gearing up for my 21st ski trip, and cannot wait to get back on the powder. This year I'll be heading back to Austria, a country I've not skied in since 2015. Austria has a lot of plus points: generally…
A Long Weekend Skiing In Alpe d’Huez
Europe, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travel, vlogThis years ski holiday saw me venture to the sunny* slopes of Alpe d'Huez, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. Up until last year, I have skied for at least once a week, every year since 2002. Aside from getting married, a big…
How To Go Skiing On A Budget
Europe, featured, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, skiing tips, travelIn one of my last ski blog posts I said that if you go skiing for a week, it will cost you around £1000. I still stand by that statement...if you plan on skiing for a full week. BUT...if you do some research into travel options, sales and…
A Ski Chalet Holiday In La Plagne, France
Europe, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travelThere is no better feeling than flying down a mountain at 60km per hour, whilst taking in the fresh air and mountain views. This year was my 14th year of skiing, and once again I loved every minute. We took a 4 year break from ski chalet…