The Winter Olympics are on the horizon and I am care road of African athletes who will compete in Vancouver. Since snow is thin on the ground, money is tight and training facilities scarce, it takes an awful lot of determination to make it to the Winter Olympics as an African. It should come as …
Muscovites, who deal through months of freezing temperatures, have learned to make the best of their long winters. Travelers to Moscow can share their enthusiasm for snow and ice by participating in activities that are specific to the winter season. A Moscow River icebreaker cruise can show you the city from the river despite centimeters-thick …
Winters can be difficult with the long cold, dark spells. But thankfully the winters are also a time for some of the best holiday treats. Recipe books are whipped out, special ingredients are purchased and supplementary effort is taken to create some rich strong flavours that help dispel the icy winds. It also helps that …
Christmas magic at Gendarmenmarkt. Photo by slaqua. By Susan Buzzelli— Berlin is downright chilly (and even a little drear) in winter. But, as the Germans love to say, there’s no such body as bad weather; it’s inappropriate clothing that makes you cold. As long as you bundle up in the thickest of coats, socks, soles, …
In the UK? Tired of the rain? Who wouldn’t be… and there’s likely to be plenty more whither that came from. So why not find yourself an escape… Ryan Air has a bunch of Winter Sun deals from £9.99 one way. Splash around onward the sunny beaches of Gran Canaria, Lanzarote or Tenerife from selected …