From Meteora Pebble Dancing & Shower Dodging
From Manikia Rock
From Tignes & Val d'Isere
From A Cheeky Weekend in Chamonix and a Missed Flight
From Dollywaggon Pike Ski Tour
From English Skiing
From Knockinaam Lodge
From Bladnoch Distillery
From Santa's MTB Dash

Meteora Pebble Dancing & Shower Dodging

Monday, 31st March 2025

After our week in Manikia Jana and Laetitia had to head off back home to the Lakes. 🙁 But Nick had booked another week of lovely accommodation for us a few hours north in the utterly gobsmacking destination, Meteora. 😀 Meteora is like a scene from the movie Avatar. Incredible towers of conglomerate rock piercing …

Manikia Rock

Monday, 31st March 2025

Manikia is a newish Greek sport climbing destination, and it shows! I know it’s a bit of a cliche, but in Manikia’s case I think it’s justified to use, the place is totally unspoiled. There’s no litter, it’s clean, fresh, and very very rural. The place has a really fantastic vibe! Another cliche might be …

Tignes & Val d’Isere

Sunday, 2nd March 2025

We took the unusual decision to ski during half term this year, but it was worth it to be able to spend the week with Saskia and Nick. Tignes is a great destination, with plenty to do at all levels. Tons of pistes, tons of non-groomed slopes and a good number of lift assisted off-piste …

A Cheeky Weekend in Chamonix and a Missed Flight

Thursday, 6th February 2025

We’re just back from a short break in Chamonix. The weather was excellent, and the skiing was fun. What more could one ask for to brighten up one’s spirits after weeks of grey British winter weather?

Dollywaggon Pike Ski Tour

Sunday, 12th January 2025

Before the weather warms up (and rains) on Monday, Laetitia and I grabbed one more ski adventure on our local hills…

English Skiing

Thursday, 9th January 2025

Who’d have thought skiing in England could be worthwhile?

Knockinaam Lodge

Sunday, 15th December 2024

As a very special pre-xmas treat Laetitia took us to the most amazing hotel for a complete five-star experience. Knockinaam Lodge is famed not just for its luxury accommodation and food, but also for its links to John Buchan and his book The 39 Steps; and to Churchill, who stayed here to plan parts of …