Ollie Borgstein

Annecy

Exploring the Venice of the Alps

2 November, 2015

Annecy is a town in the French Alps, situated peacefully beside a picturesque lake that bears the same name. You’ll be able to find many of the regional culinary specialties and winter sports here as in any other Savoyard town, but, more than those other towns, Annecy is strikingly beautiful. The Profound Beauty of Annecy The town is on the banks of Lake Annecy, whose deep blue waters sweep far into the distance before giving way to the rugged gravitas of the Alps. The lake’s banks are lush and verdant in the summer and ethereal and icy in winter, making

Morillon 1100

Relaxed Ski Action at Morillon 1100

1 November, 2015

Morillon 1100 is a purpose built resort, a little above the village of Morillon. While the region has innumerable ski resorts, each with their own unique qualities, there are few resorts that are quite so family friendly, making Morillon 1100 perfect for families with children, or even for groups containing one or more adult beginners. Atmosphere As you may know from experience, some of the bigger resorts have a highly competitive, intense atmosphere. Whereas many skiers enjoy this and some even thrive on the competition and tension, that sort of atmosphere can often put off beginners and make it hard

Moutiers

Raids and Ruins: Moutiers’ Amazing Cathedral

31 October, 2015

From the moment you take your first steps in Moutiers, you can feel that the town is bursting with character, and much of this inimitable ambience comes from Moutiers’ exciting and varied history. From its days as a Celtic capital to the beating it took at the hands of the Saracens, the town has been through a lot over the centuries, and perhaps the single most beautiful testament to its illustrious history is St. Peter’s Cathedral. History of Moutiers’ St. Peter’s Cathedral The beautiful structure was built in the early 6th century, although the town had possessed a cathedral (of

Samoëns

Chocolatiers and Goat Farms: Food Shopping in Samoëns

29 October, 2015

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the beautiful French town of Samoëns, whether you’re a skier taking a day away from the slopes or a visitor who has come to see the sights. If the notion of wandering the town’s scenic little streets at your ease, popping into shops for bits of cheese, cured meat and little desserts takes your fancy, then you’ll be interested to hear about some of our favourite food shops in the town. For the Freshness Fanatic If you love your food to be as fresh as possible and you like to know exactly where

Les Carroz

Local Charm: Après-Ski in Les Carroz

28 October, 2015

A rare combination of a traditional French village and a world class ski resort, Les Carroz is very popular with ski enthusiasts. One of our favourite things about this unique resort is its après-ski: the small size of Les Carroz and the paucity of its nightspots makes for a charming, intimate and relaxed après-ski, suitable both for those who like to take it easy and those who love the buzz of a big resort’s après-ski but feel like trying out something different. Intimacy As anyone who’s experienced life in both larger cities and smaller towns will tell you, the pubs

Brides-les-Bains

Relax with Brides-les-Bains’ Geothermal Waters

26 October, 2015

With its icy winters, snowy peaks and heavy snowfall, Brides-les-Bains can be unforgiving in winter. What better antidote to the cold than a day or two spent relaxing in waters heated deep within the earth itself, having your every need catered to while winter rages outside? Here are a few suggestions for making the most of your trip to the baths of Bride-les-Bains. Après-Ski Treatments at the Bride-les-Bains Thermal Spa Scything through thick snow, having to carefully control your speed and push your muscles to the limit to make that perfect slalom, skiing can often leave you aching and exhausted,

Bad Gastein

Live Your Winter Fairytale in Bad Gastein

25 October, 2015

Deep within the rugged Austrian Alps, set against dramatic mountain vistas, is the spa town of Bad Gastein. The town itself is as beautiful as its surroundings, with idyllic, picture postcard buildings and a cosy local community. As the nights lengthen and the cold draws in, Bad Gastein becomes one of the most perfect, picturesque places in which you could hope to spend your winter holidays, with the town’s lovely architecture frosted with a thick layer of snow and the surrounding mountains now shining white. Not only is Bad Gastein visual perfection during the winter months, but it’s also home

Courmayeur

Courmayeur’s Film Noir Festival

23 October, 2015

Deep in the shadow of the enormous Mont-Blanc, in the darkest, coldest part of the glacial Alpine winter, December in Courmayeur is an apt setting for a celebration of the film noir convention. What Exactly is Film Noir? What exactly constitutes film noir is a question that remains contentious to this day. In the popular mind it bears associations with a mysterious, dangerous femme fatale character and a grizzled, hard drinking, chain-smoking private eye, but these hallmarks are far from universal within film noir, and so what it is that defines the genre, or whether film noir is a genre

Les Menuires

Unusual Winter Sports at Les Menuires

22 October, 2015

With its spectacular pistes and Olympic history, Les Menuires is frequented by thousands of ski enthusiasts every year. Whether you’re a ski lover who wants to take a day or two to try some other pursuits or whether you’re not a ski fan at all but would like to enjoy some winter sports on your own terms, it’s worth trying one of the resort’s many options for fun in the snow that aren’t skiing or snowboarding. Below we discuss some of the ways you can enjoy the winter months without a ski or snowboard in sight! Mountain Biking on Snow

Lausanne

Lausanne Cathedral’s Amazing Pipe Organ

21 October, 2015

Lausanne is an ancient city, full of historical gems. The Cathedral of Notre Dame in Lausanne is often cited as Switzerland’s greatest example of Gothic architecture, replete with details and flourishes characteristic of the movement, and, organ aside, is essential viewing for anyone visiting the region. Discovering the Cathedral Construction on the cathedral began the best part of a millennium ago, in 1175, and while the church was consecrated a century later, it actually still stands incomplete to this day. The cathedral’s towers are visible from a distance, while on closer inspection the intricate detail around the church’s immense portals

St Johann in Tirol

Gourmet Gems in St. Johann in Tirol

19 October, 2015

With its pine forests and a generous helping of powder snow, St. Johann in Tirol is famed for its skiing. Whether you’re spending a few days on the pistes or going for a more sedentary holiday, do remember to take a little time out to enjoy the culinary treats on offer in this cosy Alpine town. The Market St. Johann in Tirol is, historically speaking, a market town, and as such its weekly market is well worth a visit for anyone with the most passing interest in food, produce, or even just the vibrant imagery of a bustling market. Start

Montreux

Montreux’s Place in Rock and Roll History

17 October, 2015

A small Swiss municipality, overlooking Lake Geneva from the foothills of the Alps, Montreux seems an unlikely place to have such an illustrious history in popular music. The views are as rural and majestic as you’d expect given the location, and the town’s atmosphere is similarly endearing. In the short history of rock and roll, however, Montreux has been home to a surprising number of momentous events. Deep Purple/Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention Perhaps the most famous lyric of all referencing Montreux is the beginning of the vocal line to Deep Purple’s iconic song ‘Smoke on the Water’.

Ciutadella

Feasts and Burning Effigies: Ciutadella’s Traditions

29 September, 2015

Cast out from the east coast of Spain, well into the Mediterranean’s waters, is the tiny island of Menorca. Due to its remote, beautiful location and famous beaches, Menorca has become a popular tourist destination. There’s more to this little island than sun and sand, however; if you can time your holiday to coincide with any of the festivals below, you’ll experience some of this island’s vibrant culture and ancient traditions. The Feast of Saint John This is a celebration in honour of Saint John. The celebrations begin on the Sunday before the 24th of June, where a man dressed

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