How to Survive Coronavirus – Even If You’re Caught in a Hotspot

I try to find a balance between sense & sensational Life was normal a couple of weeks ago. Then, the new strain of Coronavirus landed in Italy. Subsequently, everywhere north of Pisa was declared a Coronavirus hotspot. Unwittingly, Mark and I are caught in the epicentre. We are spending our winter skiing in Northern Italy,Continue reading “How to Survive Coronavirus – Even If You’re Caught in a Hotspot”

The Battle of the Oranges – The Carnevale di Ivrea

Fun for Non-Skiers Involving Flying Fruit & Friesians! Since we had non-skiing Dutch friends staying with us in Monte Rosa, it seemed only fitting to take them to an Orange Festival.

New Release: Pups on Piste – A Ski Season in Italy

In between our latest adventure and purchasing an ex-army truck for our next adventure, I have written a book about a previous adventure! Pups on Piste – A Ski Season in Italy documents the first three month winter season that we spent in beautiful Monte Rosa, one of the ski areas of the Aosta ValleyContinue reading “New Release: Pups on Piste – A Ski Season in Italy”

How Brexit Affects European Travel

Last updated with new information 7th December 2025 Please note that Brexit continues to be a developing situation. While every effort is made to ensure that the information is correct at the time of writing, please double-check before you travel.  Britain left the E.U. on 31st January 2020 and entered a transition period which endedContinue reading “How Brexit Affects European Travel”