As the name itself reveals, après ski is a concept born and bred amongst French ski resorts before spreading to alpine hubs across the globe. There’s no denying après ski is a huge part of a ski holiday’s allure – heading to the mountains for a week of freedom from work, flying down the slopes with your mates, and dancing on tabletops to thumping Euro-pop like no one’s watching in the piste-side bars. Alps ski destinations are home to some…
Austria’s appeal as a holiday destination doesn’t disappear when the snow does. The region truly comes to life during the summer months. From hiking and biking to swimming and high ropes, there is no shortage of outdoor activities to enjoy in this stunning mountain range. Contrary to popular belief, resorts in the Austrian Alps offer much more than just skiing and snowboarding. In fact, summertime visitors can take advantage of longer days and warmer temperatures to explore the natural beauty…
Some of the best ski resorts don’t gain their reputation solely off of skiing. For those who identify as both skiers AND foodies, there are some resorts in particular to suit your needs. Whether its casual venues with top quality food or Michelin star restaurants, you’ll be struck by how much choice you have. Here are the best resorts in the Alps for foodies: Alta Badia, Italy This Italian ski resort is located on the sunnier side of the Alps,…
To be honest, it never fails to surprise and to some extent irritate me that hardly anyone en-route to Val Thorens takes the time to spend a day or so in Chambery. But then again, I’d hardly want my little corner of tranquillity to be suddenly taken over by the tourist mobs either – a bit of a catch 22 really. But anyway, I’m writing this now for the sake of anyone that’s ever found themselves in the area and…
