HERITAGE: Best Winter Destinations in Europe

The winter season is here. With Europe experiencing varying weather conditions, travelers are looking for destinations that works for them the best. This is a time when the polar north is in utter snow while the Mediterranean is hit with mild sunshine. What are the best places to visit in the winter?  Rovaniemi, Finland An old anecdote says that Rovaniemi is the official residence of Santa Claus. The bearded man can be freely visited at the Arctic Circle grotto, but you may have to spend some ...

If you are a keen traveler and are looking to knock off a few adventurous winter activities off your bucket list, discover several unique winter activities that you should definitely consider trying! Camp in an igloo in the French Alps, Southern French Alps Undiscovered Alps, operates out of Écrins national park, in the south of the French Alps and gives travelers the unique opportunity to build their very own igloo. Better yet, guests can then camp overnight in their igloo before trying their...

Tourists throng Europe during warmer months. This drives up costs of flights and hotels. If you are on a shoe string budget and hate crowds, the best time to visit Europe is during the winter months. The pros of a low-season jaunt are as follows. Free Ticket Upgrade When flights are running at full capacity, airlines charge extra fees for even economy seats that offer a little extra room. For Economy Skycouch, Air New Zealand takes $800 extra over and above the ticket price. During off season,...

There's something about a skating rink that makes you believe you can defy physics and feel more powerful than your mortal self. The vast expanse of frozen white ground that propels you to build a momentum and glide towards a near flight experience, it's something that really has no equivalent. Of course, there are those moments when you are jolted back to reality, especially when you have a fall and get a chance to get your face in direct contact with the ice, but that's just part of one of ...