Bulgaria may not have the ski pedigree enjoyed by traditional Alpine destinations such as France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy; but this Eastern European country is fast becoming a favourite with British skiers and snowboarders looking for a change from the stereotypical ski resorts.So what’s so great about skiing in Bulgaria, a country that was never [...]
The summer weather in northern Europe was a strange mix, with different countries experiencing greatly differing weather patterns.In southern Europe Mediterranean countries such as Greece saw temperatures soar over the hundred farenheit mark, while in Britain floods caused misery for hundreds of thousands of people.The floods affected large parts of England and claimed four lives, [...]
With so many satellite cable and terrestrial television channels available, it’s hard to miss downhill slalom or ski jumping coverage and absorb the electric atmosphere that radiates from spectacular winter sporting events. If regular yearly coverage leaves you yearning for more then you can look forward to the Winter Olympics, which are a four-yearly reminder [...]
Alpine skiing is also called down hill skiing. Lengthy skis are attached with each of the foot to slide down the hills covered with snow. It is a sport liked by many people around the world. It is widely popular in the countries of North America South America East Asia Japan South Korea and Europe. [...]
Around a year ago, I went on a skiing vacation to France and had a great time by all accounts. The best part was that I went with all my friends, all of which had varied abilities, but were all eager to give it a go. Some of my friends compete in competitions and the [...]
With a completely unexpected slump in tourist numbers earlier this year, the ski resorts of Andorra are investing heavily for future seasons to return the country to a dominant ski tourist destination for next season.After several years of attracting some ten million tourists to her ski slopes between early December and late April, visitor numbers [...]
With ski holidays increasing in popularity over the last twenty years, Andorra has been increasing her visitor numbers to over ten million per annum for ski holidays and happily investing for the future to ensure she remains as one of Europe’s top ski destinations but that came to a screeching halt this year when the [...]
For all those who cherish skiing, this sport has everything to offer from fun, adventure, excitement, to some of the exotic skiing resorts and quite a few thrilling contests. This archaic sport has thus been able to garner worldwide acclaim. Now there are wonderful skiing resorts almost all across the globe to cater to the [...]
Canada is a beautiful country that also happens to be the host to numerous top ski destinations. Many of these resorts are easy to access and are only an hour or two driving distance from major airports.Most of the top Canadian ski resorts also have some wonderful features which makes them a strong draw for [...]
Aspen Colorado is one of the most popular ski destinations in the U.S. for a variety of reasons.Resorts in Aspen have something to offer everyone from beginners to experienced skiers. They offer ski or snowboard lessons and equipment rentals for the convenience of its visitors who may be considering learning to ski. Skiing and snowboarding [...]