Europe
Innocents Abroad… Without a Stitch Part Three: Austria — Truth or Dare?
by Jules OlderIf you’ve read Liftopia of late, you’ll know the pleasures and the perils European spas hold for those Mark Twain deemed “Innocents Abroad,” also known as Americans. Americans like me. I’ve been au naturel in France and stark naked in… Read More →
Innocents Abroad… Without a Stitch: Part Two: Switzerland — Nude or Screwed?
by Jules OlderBonjour, mes amis. Last time we met, we were in France, debating whether fecal flushing is a good thing, and even if it is, whether to undergo that particular spa offering. Then we examined the bigger question: Are health spas… Read More →
Innocents Abroad… Without a Stitch: Part One: Spa Day in France
by Jules OlderOne of the pleasures — and the perils — of European skiing for innocents abroad, i.e. Americans like thee and me, doesn’t lie on the snowy slopes. It lurks in the spas at the foot of those slopes. What’s a… Read More →
Elements 007: Shaken, And Stirred
by Jules OlderWhen I heard there was a “James Bond Cinematic Installation” atop the Austrian mountain where the big action scene from Spectre was filmed, I could definitely contain my excitement. I pictured a slightly dusty collection of outmoded guns and exploding… Read More →
6 Awesome Ski & Snowboard Trips in Europe
by liftopiaLiftopia is an affiliate partner of TourRadar and may earn a commission on sales from the links in this post. During the North American off-season, the fortunate head South of the equator to ski in Chile, board in New Zealand,… Read More →
Best Swiss Resorts for Late Season Skiing
by Alps 2 AlpsSkiing isn’t just for the winter months! When it comes to spring, Switzerland has more than its fair share of high altitude slopes and snow-sure resorts. Take advantage of less crowds, cheaper flights and shorter lift queues by skiing later… Read More →
A DOZEN Ski Areas In The Alps Already Open After Sensational September Snow
by Patrick ThorneThe snowy September has continued in Europe’s high Alps with three big snowfalls this month. 10 ski areas have already opened for the 2017-18 ski season and two more (Tignes in France and the Kitzsteinhorn glacier in Austria) will open… Read More →
European Ski Resorts Already Opening Following Early, Heavy Snowfall
by liftopiaWhile most of us are still in summer mode, a few lucky skiers and snowboarder in Europe are getting a head start on winter. Two European ski resorts in Austria plan on opening THIS WEEKEND after a huge, earlier-than-usual storm in… Read More →
6 Surreal Destinations For Summer Skiing In Europe
by Patrick ThorneIf you’ve always wanted to ski in Europe but never quite got round to it during the ski season, the good news is that a number of European ski areas stay open right through spring. In fact, a few of… Read More →
Summer Skiing: Get Your Snow Fix During North America’s Off-Season
by Patrick ThorneFor those that crave the snow even when Winter is over – Fear not! Somewhere in the world, at almost any time of the day, a snowy slope is open for your skiing or boarding pleasure. Today, there are more… Read More →
