Exploring a destination, finding an alternative side to a town or city is a popular topic for this site. It seems appropriate therefore to tread off the beaten path in Chamonix, a town where I am well acquainted with the skiing and adventurous side. Joining a photography tour with Teresa Kaufman a Canadian lady who [...]
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Chamonix; Mont Blanc’s Amphitheatre of Adventure
Surrounded by towering peaks the French town of Chamonix is a true mountain town. Situated in the Rhone-Alpes region it caters for snowsports enthusiasts throughout the winter and is equally popular with climbers and mountain bikers during the summer. Though it is sometime since my last visit, arriving immediately felt like returning home, soaking in [...]
Night Skiing World Cup; Lycra, Lights, Action
It would have been hard to miss the Telemark Skiing World Cup at Planards, Chamonix the piste was lit up like Blackpool illuminations and was visible for miles. The event was held in the evening and from a distance the powerful lamps that illuminated the skiers path gave it the appearance of an alpine motorway. [...]
Paris; Eiffel’s Tower and Suburbs in the Mist
Springtime in Paris is often touted as the best time to visit and on a murky January day it was hard to disagree with this logic. The sky was grey and slightly misty, the summit of the famous Eiffel Tower playing hide and seek within the clouds. The chance of some great views over the [...]
Colours of Christmas – Tis the Season of Celebration
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas…… maybe it is the child in me but I really enjoy the festive season. When I was child sized (it’s been said I still am) it was all about waiting for the big day and opening presents, Christmas dinner and new films on the television. Since I [...]
France, Lyon; Postcards from the Upmarket Market
Markets are one of my favourite places to spend a few hours, especially if there is a chance to buy a coffee or possibly something stronger. I might even buy something! The market in Lyon in the Rhône-Alpes region of France goes one better; serving oysters and champagne to those with a taste for an [...]
Grenoble; Culture in the Mountains
Arriving in a destination on a cold, wet December evening can be enough to dampen the enthusiasm of any traveller. This can be especially frustrating in a city such as Grenoble which located in the Rhône Alpes region of France is surrounded by mountains. Built in a glacial valley on the confluence of the rivers [...]
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