I’d rather be anywhere than at home for Christmas – even if my children hate it
It’s that special time of year, where normally I would be planning a getaway. Every family has its own special Christmas tradition, and ours is: “Mum goes…
Plotting a Sound of Music-style escape after being snared by Austria’s lockdown
This joyful holiday in the mountains, marvelling at cute chalets, and enjoying the smell of autumn firesmoke, is ruined on day one. I want to scream, but…
How to plan an amazing trip to see Father Christmas in Lapland
One thing that will should remain reliable is the weather. During Lapland’s seven-month winter, a scant five hours of sunlight a day are normal, and the frozen…