Short Read

A surprising weekend break in Wroclaw

A surprising weekend break in Wroclaw

Ever heard of Wroclaw? You will soon. It's a European Capital of Culture for 2016. My weekend break here was full of surprises.

Hot dogs and cold days – Husky sledding in Finland

Hot dogs and cold days – Husky sledding in Finland

The ultimate way to experience arctic winter. Just you, the hush of the sled's skis and the patter of the dogs' feet.

Trunk rocking – Sri Lanka elephant trekking

Trunk rocking – Sri Lanka elephant trekking

How do you like your elephants? This remarkable beast was old, wild and one-eyed.

Getting sledded – the Lillehammer bobsleigh

Getting sledded – the Lillehammer bobsleigh

Looking for a serious adrenaline rush? Might I suggest a winter short break to Lillehammer.