France’s wintery wonder – my favourite season!

With France so easy to reach all year, it’s a waste to leave your home there just for the spring and summer months. Winter in France has a charm all of its own, whether you love the countryside, the wine or just snoozing by a roaring fire  

A winter wonderland by the Sea

In summer we spend most of our time outside, but what do residents do here in the winter, when the temperatures fall and the days are shorter?  

The Spanish love a lottery!

A little gamble at Christmas could get you a big fat payday. This is what the Spanish are banking on when they switch on their TVs at Christmas to watch the El Gordo lottery draw.  

How does America celebrate New Year?

If 2017 goes to plan, this time next year you could have just celebrated New Year in the US of A. So what can you expect from the evening celebrations in 360 nights’ time?  

Befana and The Magi

Who is the old Christmas witch seen in Italy and what is her connection to the Three Wise Men?  

New Year’s Eve Tradition

An Italian New Year’s Eve goes on until sunrise and is full of sparkle and loud bangs.