Snow more than six feet deep, icy lamp posts, frozen lakes and jagged rock faces. The Bergen railway takes you on a magical journey through a Narnia-esque winter wonderland, promising seven hours of views.…
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With a rich history dating back over 100 years, Solstrand Hotel & Spa sits just under an hours drive from Bergen and is surrounded by magnificent views of fjords, mountains, glaciers, and islands. Coming…
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For many years I have wanted to visit Norway. Impressed by the scenic views captured on the pages of magazines; of fjords, colourful houses, impressive rock formations, and natural wonders all around, it has…
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There is nothing quite like seeing your first flurry of snow for the year. Intricately designed snowflakes, each one unique, falling gracefully down from the sky covering everything they touch with a soft dusting…
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At the end of January we took off to the mountain resort of Les Menuires, France for my first ever skiing holiday. Pete, an avid skier from a young age has been keen to…
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With the big day just 10 days away, I thought it was about time to prepare a selection of treats for this year’s Christmas Eve box. Inspired by an idea I saw a while…
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Preparing for winter… I remember as a child the preparation leading up to winter. Dad would be out in the garden chopping logs, coal would be delivered to the door, winter tyres were fitted…