10 Sep Why a Ski Safari?
Why a ski safari? Ski different countries in one week, find the best snow each day, experience an unforgettable private mountain experience. ...
It’s all about you and the mountain
13 Aug Combining wellness and hiking in the Alps
We receive a lot of requests from people wanting to combine wellness and hiking in the Alps. Perhaps it is simply a logical combination. The requests start a little like this: “We both work hard and have busy schedules we are looking to get out...
05 Aug Active travel for women in the Alps
We love watching the Olympics. They are the perfect inspiration for active travel for women in the Alps. Recently, experts have been publishing more and more about best ways for women at different ages to be active. And it is about time. I have also...
30 Jul How to plan a winter ski safari in the Alps
Believe it or not, our winter season gets underway in August. This is when we start to plan our winter ski safaris. A perfect trip is in the detail and the details make all the difference. Here is our five point lowdown on ensuring the...
15 Jul Hiking from the Alps to the Alpilles
We have just finished our first trip hiking from the Alps to the Alpilles, and we are thrilled. It went even better than we expected. The Alpilles are a small chain of mountains in Provence, in the south of France. Here, limestone and bauxite cliffs jut...
02 Jul Hiking in the Alps: Our 5 top ideas to get off the beaten track
So, you want to hike in the Alps but not be surrounded by people? We agree, hiking in the Alps is about getting off the beaten track. But where is best to do this? Pit stops with access We always start in a geographical area that...
21 Jun How to find the best hiking trails in the Alps
Our annual mission to discover the best hiking trails in the Alps for this season has begun. It is normal for us at this time of year to get out and see where the best hiking trails are at the start of summer. So much...
11 Jun Luxury hiking across the Alps on the via Francigena
Delve into the historic Alps on the rustic pilgrimage route of the via Francigena. This ancient pilgrimage route stretches more than 3000 kilometres from Canterbury in England to Rome in Italy. It includes mountain paths, mule tracks, rural and secondary roads as well as atmospheric...
04 Jun Privately guided Australia
It’s official: after years of my guests asking me if I would organise a privately guided trip in Australia for them, I have finally decided to do it. This trip will be for my guests who understand and enjoy the style of travel that I...
04 Jun How to find the best luxury adventure in the European Alps
To find the best luxury adventure in the European Alps we have a recipe that we stick to. If you’re struggling to find what you’re looking for, this might just work for you too. Firstly, your best adventure and luxury trip does not exist yet. Your...