Published on Metro.co.uk on 20th March 2018
Before the beginning of this year, I had never skied.
Even going to a snow-covered destination seemed like such a drag given how little sun we get in the UK. And I am forever praying at the sun altar.
Plus, a conversation with a skier and snowboarder – where the experience was described as going ‘shoob, shoob, shoob down the mountain’ – left me thinking skiing sounded really boring and was probably not worth the money.
Published in The Mail on Sunday on 18th March 2018
For millions it is the ultimate bucket-list trip – who doesn’t dream of getting behind the wheel of a Mustang to explore the wide-open roads of the United States?
So whether you want to get your kicks on Route 66 or visit the quaint coastal towns of New England, buckle up and enjoy the ride…
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Published on Metro.co.uk on 20th February 2018
The one thing that puts many people off skiing for the first time, apart from say, a total dislike of snow and the cold, is the cost.
Skiing has this reputation of being an extremely expensive hobby where you’re having to fork out hundreds of pounds for passes and equipment before you’ve even hit the slopes.
That’s hundreds of pounds before you’ve even decided whether you might like the sport or not.
Published in The Mail on Sunday on 11th February 2018
Shanghai is best explored through its architecture, from the modern high-rises that epitomise its economic boom, to the European-style buildings that serve as reminders of foreign occupation in its recent history…