Rosie Pugh

European Christmas Cuisines, Part 3: France

12 December, 2017

No trip to France would be complete without a degustation of its fabulous gastronomy – it is, after all, the home of haute cuisine. There’s no better time to sample some delicious French fare than Christmas, when delicacies from the skies, the seas and the fields all crowd the dinner table. The gastronomic highlight of the holiday season in France is le Réveillon, the long dinner held on Christmas Eve. Although menus vary depending on the region, here are a few of the dishes that you might find at a French Christmas feast. Succulent Starters Although popular all year round,

Your Guide to Browsing Brussels on Your Next Trip to Belgium

7 December, 2017

Is a short break in Brussels high on your travel list? It should be! Belgium’s capital has much to offer those seeking a weekend away. You won’t be surprised to discover that it has an impressive collection of historical churches and chocolate shops, but the city also offers plenty of quirkier sights for the off-the-beaten-track traveller. You can find out everything you need to know in this handy infographic from Accor Hotels. Cartoon Central Did you know that Brussels has the most cartoonists per square metre than anywhere else in the world? It was home to both Hergé, the famed

Deux Alpes

Ski Area Profile: Les Deux Alpes and La Grave

4 September, 2016

Overview of Les Deux Alpes and La Grave The area of Les Deux Alpes and La Grave in the Isère department of the French Alps is a story of two halves. Les Deux Alpes is a popular resort with ample facilities for families; the reliable snowfall means it is open for most of the year. It is connected off-piste with the much smaller resort of La Grave, where thrill-seekers get their kicks out of the wild, unpisted mountain with no formal avalanche control. In 2018, a 180-pylon gondola will link Le Deux Alpes and La Grave with neighbouring Alpe d’Huez,

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