Halloween in Europe

Although Halloween might have come from Ireland, originally the celebration of the celtic Samhain with candles inside carved beet-roots instead of pumpkins, it’s definitely an American celebration, which the Europeans slowly are warming up to. So if you’re in Europe in this murky time of year, despair not – we have some horrifying Halloween happenings…

Wonderful skiing in Austria

We’ve just returned from a week in the snow in homely Austria. With perfect powder, blue skies and a jagatee to keep us warm, Austria is the perfect spot for skiers, snowboarders and winter trekkers.   We stayed in the small town of Mellau which has been a well-kept secret for years. Now – however…