Winter and Off-Season Travel Articles

The village of Ponto do Sol in Madeira, with green hills and a small bay for swimming

All, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Destinations, Estonia, Europe, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, UK, Winter and Off Season

15 Best places to visit in Europe in winter: warmest spots and winter wonderlands

From winter wonderlands to the warmest spots, these are some of the best places to visit in Europe in winter.

All, Destinations, Europe, Iceland, Travel Style, Wildlife and Nature, Winter and Off Season

Iceland: when to go and how to travel the land of fire and ice

Deciding when to visit Iceland will define how you travel the country. Whether a 4WD road-trip in summer, or a winter expedition tour.

All, Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe, Wellness, Winter and Off Season

Warm winter waters: soaking in the spas and history of Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary is a beautiful spa destination in the Czech Republic black forest. Explore the history and culture while soaking in warm waters.

The year-round Christmas village of Seiffen, Saxony, Germany

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Festivals and Events, Germany, Off the beaten path, Winter and Off Season

Traditions, toys and all the trimmings: Christmas in Seiffen and the Ore Mountains

If you want a winter wonderland style Christmas vacation, then look no further than the town of Seiffen. The Ore Mountains are the perfect Christmas trip.

The view of old town Bansko and the snowy mountains

Accommodation, All, Bulgaria, Destinations, Europe, Winter and Off Season

Learning to ski in Bansko, Bulgaria with Snomads: Affordable Europe Skiing for all levels

Bansko in Bulgaria is an affordable europe Ski resort with a beautiful old town. It's ideal for skiing in Europe for all levels, and a great destination.

The start of the torchlight procession in Edinburgh

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Festivals and Events, Scotland, UK, Winter and Off Season

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay: The best place to party for New Year’s Eve?

From flames burning at the torchlight procession, to a celebrity led midnight party – Edinburgh's Hogmanay is one of the best NYE parties in the world!

Adventure, All, Destinations, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, South America, The Falkland Islands, UK, Wildlife and Nature, Winter and Off Season

Reasons to visit the Falkland Islands (as part of your South America itinerary)

Looking for reasons to visit the Falkland Islands? From wildlife to wild vistas, the archipelego is a unique adventure to add to a South America itinerary.

All, Art and Culture, Asia, Destinations, Festivals and Events, Japan, Winter and Off Season

Kōchi Castle meets teamLab Digital Art: modern vs tradition in Japan

From the genuis crew behind the now famous digital art installations in Tokyo, teamLab bring their unique digital art to the historic Kōchi Castle.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Festivals and Events, Germany, Winter and Off Season

Discovering the Dresden Christmas markets and Saxony festivities

If you really want to experience the Christmas magic, Dresden and the region of Saxony is the perfect sized present you might now know you need.

All, Destinations, Europe, Iceland, Islands and Beaches, Photography, Wildlife and Nature, Winter and Off Season

Iceland in photos: 40 postcards from a snow-heavy winter visit

Iceland in winter is a snowy, magical and usually dark winter wonderland... these 20 photos give you a glimpse into why the cold months might be the best time to visit.