1821. An Overview of Skiing in Switzerland
March 20, 2017
The first thing to say about skiing in Switzerland is that it is a unique experience, not like anywhere else in the Alps. The reason for this lies in two factors; firstly that it has some of the highest peaks in Europe and secondly because the Swiss have carefully protected the old-world charm of ma...
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1822. Go Green at the Electric Motor Show in Val d'Isere
March 20, 2017
The Val d’Isere Electric Motor Show is a spectacular event that showcases the world’s greatest eco-friendly vehicles and newest green innovations. It is a celebration of the strides that have been taken to protect the environment in recent times, which is in line with the resort’s ethos and commitme...
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1823. Festival du Film Aventure et Decouverte, Val d'Isere
March 20, 2017
This April, Val d’Isere will once again be hosting the fantastic Adventure and Discovery Film Festival – this year celebrating its 21st anniversary. This spectacular festival celebrates and showcases documentaries on the themes of adventure, discovery, exploration, expeditions, ethnic encounters or ...
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1824. Enjoy the Delights of Méribel San Skis!
March 20, 2017
There is a common misconception that you have to ski to enjoy a winter break at a ski resort, which is a shame, as these places are absolutely fantastic for anybody who enjoys the little luxuries in life and is looking for a bit of downtime. I highly recommend a Méribel ski holiday to anybody seekin...
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1825. Après, Après, Après: Méribel's Non-stop Winter Party
March 20, 2017
The excellent resort of Méribel is a magnet for party animals, attracting winter sports fanatics who like to burn the candle at both ends from all around the world (and especially Britain!). This helps to create an electric atmosphere under the stars at night and the parties carry on well into the e...
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1826. The Inspirational Wildflower World of Margaret Erskine Wilson
March 17, 2017
Anyone with an appreciation and basic knowledge of the science of plants can feasibly call themselves an amateur botanist and one doesn’t need to be a qualified expert in order to gain immense pleasure from what can be an extremely rewarding pastime or hobby. One amateur botanist who combined her pa...
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1827. Australian Wildflowers: The Kangaroo Paw
March 17, 2017
For nature lovers looking for a bit of an adventure, a professional flower holiday "Down Under", taking in the spectacular wildflowers of Western Australia, offers a front row seat to one of the most magnificent floral displays in the world – on show in various locations around the state for more th...
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1828. Glossary of Wildflower Terms
March 17, 2017
A dedicated flower holiday affords amateur botanists, or those who simply appreciate the aesthetics of nature, the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of wild flora in its native habitat. A professional flower holiday will include the company of an experienced naturalist, and understanding a few of th...
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1829. 4 Beautiful But Poisonous Flowering Plants
March 17, 2017
Flowers are a magnificent feature of our natural world that we inevitably associate with beauty, romance and, more often than not, a delicate aroma. But amongst all that dazzling colour and fragrance, some of the planet's myriad species of flowering plants are not always what they seem…
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1830. The Beautiful, Poisonous Hooded Pitohui
March 17, 2017
Of all the world's unusual birds, one of the most fascinating is the beautifully coloured Hooded Pitohui, a songbird endemic to Papua New Guinea. As the world's only scientifically confirmed poisonous bird, its vibrant plumage sends a warning to other animals to stay away – including humans. ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
