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| WINTERSPORTS / SKIING |
| FAMILY HOLIDAYS | HEALTH / BEAUTY | HISTORICAL
/ ARCHEOLOGICAL | PHOTOGRAPHY | SINGLES
| STAG
AND HEN | WORKING / VOLUNTEER | YOGA | DANCE | HOLIDAY MONEY
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CLIMBING/SCRAMBLING/MOUNTAINEERING
 A beginner's guide to Alpine mountaineering
A three part series discussing Alpine mountaineering
from the perspective of the beginner climber/mountaineer; covering all aspects of mountaineering in the Alps including scale,
altitude, mountain weather, decents, glaciers travel, avalanches,
huts, gear, trip planning and selecting the right climbing grades.
 Wild
climbing in Snowdonia, with Wild Wales
Wild Wales offer their own particular approach to climbing and scrambling
in the mountains of Snowdonia, in North Wales – with small group
sizes and a delight in keeping away from the well worn routes, their
local knowledge pays rich rewards for climbers who don't want to
just follow the crowd.
CYCLING
Choosing the right cycle touring
or mountain biking holiday company
– articles providing information on how to choose the right
holiday company, what you'll need for the trip and what cycling
leadership qualifications to look out for.
Family cycling holidays with the kids
 A
cycling holiday is a great way to stay active and is something you
can do with the kids in tow – perhaps literally! With the right
gear and a sensible approach a family bike vacation can be enjoyed
by children of any age – even the baby. Cycling with children
requires some extra equipment and this article is intended to help
you decide what is suitable for your family.
 Cycling holidays and tours in Wessex
Discover Wessex by bike, two wheeled holidays and tours in the counties of Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. An introduction to the miles and miles of off-road and on-road cycle routes, pathways, highways and byways that beckon the holiday cyclist ...
Cycle touring in Northumberland
Northumberland may not be the first place you think of for a cycling
holiday, but it offers some interesting routes and fascinating places
to visit, as Ann Tonge discovered one long weekend ...
MOUNTAIN
A
beginner's guide to alpine mountaineering
The three-part series
covers all aspects of mountaineering in the Alps including scale, altitude, weather, descents, glacier travel, avalanches,
huts, gear and more ...
Hiking into the past
Celtic myth, Welsh history, stone circles, hill forts, standing
stones, burial cairns and tales of the Mabinogion all feature in
the Wild Wales Celtic Landscape walking weekends. Wild Wales offer
guided walking and hiking weekends in the mountains of North Wales.
 Ski
Mountaineering: an introduction – Mountain Guide,
Rob Collister, introduces the activities of ski mountaineering and
ski touring – be you a climber who wants to reach their mountain
as easily as possible or a skier who want to escape the piste. Not
so long ago, skiing was something mountaineers, British ones anyway,
regarded with suspicion. Like eating quiche, real climbers didn't
ski ...
 Mountain
photography
How to take good pictures when out in the hills. Mountain photography
can be tricky, how do you avoid those stunning views looking flat
and dull when you get home and look at the photos? Travel photographer
Simon Kirwan shares some tips for budding mountain snappers!
Cwm Eigiau circuit
Rob Collister describes a day walking in the mountains of Snowdonia.
Rob is an International Mountain Guide, a keen walker, climber,
skier and one of the team behind Wild Wales who offer trips walking,
hiking, scrambling and climbing in the Snowdonia National Park,
North Wales.
Eagles in Arolla
If you fancy developing your skiing with some ski mountaineering
or ski touring then read on. This account is of a trip billed as
an introduction to ski touring and gives a hint of the highs and
lows of such an experience. The ski tour was run by The Eagle Ski
Club and led by Mountain Guide Rob Collister.
WALK/TREK/HIKE
Map reading and mountain navigation
courses
Do you long to go mountain walking but lack the skills to find your
way around? We join Wild-Wales on one of their 'Map reading and
mountain navigation' courses to find out how easy it is to learn.
Cwm Eigiau circuit
Rob Collister describes a day walking in the mountains of Snowdonia.
Rob is an International Mountain Guide, a keen walker, climber,
skier and one of the team behind Wild Wales who offer trips walking,
hiking, scrambling and climbing in the Snowdonia National Park,
North Wales.
Yoga and Walking in Romania
Alison Bell describes her experience of practicing Viniyoga and
an introduction to Romania, from a base in the Translyvanian Alp
region of Romania. Each day started with a breathtaking view down
the valley, quickly followed by a yoga practice to greet the morning.
Dramatic mountain scenery in an area where time has stood still
was the setting for this energetic experience of a different culture.
Hiking into the past
Celtic myth, Welsh history, stone circles, hill forts, standing
stones, burial cairns and tales of the Mabinogion all feature in
the Wild Wales Celtic Landscape walking weekends. Wild Wales offer
guided walking and hiking weekends in the mountains of North Wales.
Yoga and Walking in Crete
Rugged northern Crete provided the setting for this exploration
of yoga, Greek cuisine, and dramatic local scenery. Hosted by West
Crete Holidays in the Old Olive Mill at Potamida, the holiday blended
yoga practice with time and space to relax or dive into the numerous
experiences which Crete has to offer.
WINTERSPORTS/SKIING etc
Ski
Mountaineering: an introduction – Mountain Guide,
Rob Collister, introduces the activities of ski mountaineering and
ski touring – be you a climber who wants to reach their mountain
as easily as possible or a skier who want to escape the piste. Not
so long ago, skiing was something mountaineers, British ones anyway,
regarded with suspicion. Like eating quiche, real climbers didn't
ski ...
How to Take Great Skiing
and Snowboarding Pictures
Cold, snowy conditions are tough on photographers. Add a fast-moving
object on skis or a snowboard, and it's going to be even harder
to capture a well-exposed, sharply focused image.
Free the heels and free the mind!
John Eames and Bonny Masson of The Telemark Ski Company tell you
why you should try Telemarking skiing, Free-heel ski mountaineering,
Free-heel downhill and Track skiing. This article offers an introduction
to, and an explanation of, the different types of Free-heel skiing
and dispels some of the myths.
Eagles in Arolla
If you fancy developing your skiing with some ski mountaineering
or ski touring then read on. This account is of a trip billed as
an introduction to ski touring and gives a hint of the highs and
lows of such an experience. The ski tour was run by The Eagle Ski
Club and led by Mountain Guide Rob Collister.
Mountain photography
How to take good pictures when out in the hills. Mountain photography
can be tricky, how do you avoid those stunning views looking flat
and dull when you get home and look at the photos? Travel photographer
Simon Kirwan shares some tips for budding mountain snappers!
Ski mountaineering the Haute Maurienne
A ski mountaineering ski tour in the French Alps; the Haute Maurienne
offers some fine skiing in a not too remote area of the Alps ...
FAMILY HOLIDAYS
Family cycling holidays with the kids
A
cycling holiday is a great way to stay active and is something you
can do with the kids in tow – perhaps literally! With the right
gear and a sensible approach a family bike vacation can be enjoyed
by children of any age – even the baby. Cycling with children
requires some extra equipment and this article is intended to help
you decide what is suitable for your family.
HEALTH/BEAUTY
 Women,
Chocolate and Olives ...
Dieting and weight loss
usually come before heading off for sunshine holidays serving great
food, but why not try them as part of the holiday itself? Try a
weight loss retreat to kick start a change in your eating patterns
and get off the dieting rollercoaster – one persons reflections
on such a retreat with Beyond Chocolate ...
HISTORICAL/ARCHEOLOGICAL
'Tell me it's Raymond'
A touching account of one man's visit to a war cemetery to visit
the grave of the father he never knew and how it ultimately led
him to family he didn't know he had. Battlefield Tours offer pilgrimage
trips to battlefields, museums, memorials and war cemeteries throughout
Europe and as far afield as South Africa and Thailand.
PHOTOGRAPHY
How to Take Great Skiing
and Snowboarding Pictures
Cold, snowy conditions are tough on photographers. Add a fast-moving
object on skis or a snowboard, and it's going to be even harder
to capture a well-exposed, sharply focused image.
Mountain
photography
How to take good pictures when out in the hills. Mountain photography
can be tricky, how do you avoid those stunning views looking flat
and dull when you get home and look at the photos? Travel photographer
Simon Kirwan shares some tips for budding mountain snappers!
SINGLES
 Booking a singles skiing holiday, the options
A skiing or snowboarding holiday makes a great choice for single people and there are a number of ways of going about it; do you join a dedicated singles ski trip, book up on a skills course or just book up alone and get to meet others when you're out there? This article discusses the pros and cons of the different approaches
STAG AND HEN
Stag weekends abroad,
the hot destinations for a stag weekend to remember
Stag parties abroad are becoming more and more popular as young
British men set out to celebrate their last nights of freedom in
real style. This article looks at the most popular destinations
for stag weekends abroad.
WORKING/VOLUNTEER
 Unique safari and wildlife trips for true animal lovers
Are you seeking a wildlife watching experience that goes beyond the conventional safari? Do you want to get more involved? Are you concerned about wildlife conservation and responsible tourism? The People's Trust for Endangered Species may have just the trip for you in their 'Wildlife Encounters' programme of holidays and breaks in the UK and overseas.
 English & Community Eco-tourism project – with The NEST Trust, Nicaragua
A unique volunteer opportunity to live within a local community in Nicaragua, teach English for guiding and eco-tourism, and help develop other projects.
YOGA
 Combination and adventure yoga holidays
Find out about holidays and courses that combine yoga classes and practice with other activities. Adventure yoga holidays combine activities such as walking, surfing, climbing, skiing and diving with a yoga program. Creative and cultural yoga breaks team yoga classes with cooking, painting, writing, dance, safaris – you name it ...
Yoga and Walking in Romania
Alison Bell describes her experience of practicing Viniyoga and
an introduction to Romania, from a base in the Translyvanian Alp
region of Romania. Each day started with a breathtaking view down
the valley, quickly followed by a yoga practice to greet the morning.
Dramatic mountain scenery in an area where time has stood still
was the setting for this energetic experience of a different culture.
Yoga and Walking in Crete
Rugged northern Crete provided the setting for this exploration
of yoga, Greek cuisine, and dramatic local scenery. Hosted by West
Crete Holidays in the Old Olive Mill at Potamida, the holiday blended
yoga practice with time and space to relax or dive into the numerous
experiences which Crete has to offer.
DANCE
 Lucky beginners – a tango holiday in Umbria
An account of one couple's thoroughly enjoyable experiences of a tango holiday at Villa La Rogaia, Umbria. A different way of learning, how to 'feel' the dance and 'body talk'.
ASIA
Travelling in Asia
A journalist from Channel 4 and a photographer from Rex Features
have resigned from their jobs in London to embark on an exciting
one way journey to Australia – this series of articles
follows them on their journey:
1) Calcutta – city of chaos,
kindness and class
2) Calcutta's warriors against
poverty
3) Darjeeling – admire mountains
from a seat in the clouds
4) Bhutan – Land of the
Thunder Dragon, a fairy-tale brought to life
5) White water rafting thrills
in Nepal
6) Goa – does it still deserve
its legendary status?
7) Goa – a personal view
HOLIDAY MONEY
Holiday Money: What's
the best way to pay for your holiday? – A holiday is often
one of the biggest expenses of the year, so what is the best way
of paying for the trip? This article offers advice on the best way
to pay for your holiday and discuses the pros and cons of different
payment methods.
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