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How to spend 2 days in Vancouver
5 months in the pipeline, 8 weeks of skiing ahead, a 9.5-hour flight and I’m in Vancouver. I first flew here 5 years ago as my last working flight for British Airways. I had the privilege of sitting in the cockpit during landing and the views of the surrounding mountains were incredible! With only a short time before heading north to Whistler to start my 8-week ski instructor course with AllTracks Academy, I wanted to explore the city. Here are my best tips and recommendations for spending 2 days in Vancouver. How to get to Vancouver My flight from London Heathrow arrived at Vancouver Airport around 4 pm mid-February. To get…
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Skiing in Kitzbühel: Everything you need to know
It’s been 2 years since my last ski trip and, oh, how I had missed the mountains! This year, 14 of us headed to Kitzbühel, Austria – home to the famous Hahnenhamm alpine ski run – for 5 days of skiing. A smaller group of us previously skied the Stubai Glacier, and after the hilarity of that trip, I knew I couldn’t miss out. Situated roughly 50 miles east of Innsbruck, the KitzSki resort boasts 233km of terrain with a variety of runs to suit all abilities. We stayed in Kirchberg, a small town less than 5 miles west of Kitzbühel, and enjoyed glorious conditions and empty pistes. If you’re…
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Shakshuka: A Quick & Easy Recipe
A new year, a fresh start. I don’t know about you, but after a wealth of indulgence over the festive period, I’m in dire need of some vegetables and this is the perfect recipe to kickstart the year! Shakshuka (shak·shou·ka) is a delicious dish of North African origin consisting of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce with peppers and onion. Discovering this recipe has been a game-changer for breakfast and lunch options. It’s super easy, quick to make, and a great way to incorporate more veg in your life. Plus, if you batch make the tomato sauce, you can reheat it and add the eggs when you need it…
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Easy Victoria Sponge with Buttercream
In my final recipe of 2021, I’ve opted for a classic. This Victoria sponge cake is one that just can’t go wrong. Safe to say after a week of Christmas food, no more cake is required in my house. However, sometimes you just need a slice and this sponge is light, fluffy and layered with buttercream and sweet raspberry jam. If you’re looking to start your baking journey (perhaps it’s one of your new year resolutions), this recipe is the perfect way to start. A Victoria sponge cake is easy and simple to make and the foundation to most cake recipes. Once you’ve nailed this recipe you can easily play…
