The Stubai Valley is only a bus ride from Innsbruck but it is a journey into another world. A world where the traditions of the Tyrol thrive amongst the pretty Alpine villages strung along the floor of this valley. A valley that is a haven for lovers of winter activities. The Stubai Valley Since the […]

The mountain resort of Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomite Mountains is experiencing a wave of restoration, renovation and creativity. Family-owned hotels, shops, mountain restaurants and other businesses vie with one another to offer the best in luxury accommodation, dining and  shopping. Amazing views and beautifully groomed slopes ensure a sense of top quality winter activities. […]

Wildlife parks have been evolving and are very different from the traditional zoo that was simply a place exhibiting exotic animals – not always making the welfare of these animals the prime consideration. Nowadays wild animals are kept in enclosures as close as possible to their natural habitats. Visitor viewing has also improved with animal […]

A lasting memory of my trip to Sri Lanka is the warm welcome and beaming smiles of the people who live there. This fascinating country offers many interesting and unusual experiences all enhanced by interaction with the locals who offer them. On my last trip I enjoyed two very different village experiences, attended a dance […]