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Relighting Harbin’s history

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival In a city rapidly becoming Asia’s winter sports capital, the 2011 Ice Festival harks back to the pre-communist era. Read more… 03 March 2011

Mini guide to Finnish Lapland, Finland

Finland The midnight sun, the Sámi peoples, the northern lights and the wandering reindeer are all part of the magic of Finnish Lapland. Read more… 02 March 2011

Best city for winter 2011: Tallinn, Estonia

Olde Hansa The Estonian capital, with its slanted red roofs, rocket-like spires and onion domes, turns into a snow-muffled fairytale in late November to early December. Read more… 03 February 2011

Embracing winter in Ottawa

Ice sculpture in the Crystal Garden Canada's capital region offers a smorgasbord of winter activities, including Winterlude, a three-week-long, outdoor extravaganza which celebrates life in the big chill. Read more… 31 January 2011

Living in... ski resort towns

Park City, Utah Spending weeks or months on the slopes of Park City, Lake Tahoe, Niseko, San Carlos de Bariloche and Gstaad. Read more… 25 January 2011

An Icelandic journey to the centre of the earth

Staðarsveit Sea monsters, lava flows and Iceland’s towering Snæfellsjökull peak. Read more… 21 January 2011

The seven wonders of winter

northern lights As temperatures plummet, be inspired to enjoy the northern hemisphere’s greatest travel experiences. Read more… 30 December 2010

Chill out in China: Harbin’s Ice and Snow Festival

Harbin’s ice and snow festival From late December, visitors flock to Harbin to experience one of the finest ice and snow festivals anywhere in the world. Read more… 24 December 2010

Top 10 unusual winter sports

Dog sledding in Norway From ice karting in Finland to snowkiting in Utah, alternative ways to fully enjoy the season without skis or a snowboard. Read more… 24 December 2010

Best ‘après-ski’ spots of the Americas

The Wobbly Barn Steakhouse The best scenes for post-ski boozing, eating and ballyhoo. Read more… 23 December 2010

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