The ten most useful phrases for travelling in Japan is highly debatable but let’s face it. You’re not here for a conference or to meet the Emperor. Quite simply you’ll be sliding around on snow, eating and drinking your...
Skiing Accidents. Would You Know What To Do?
I was 6 metres further up, rooted to the spot fearing if I moved an inch either side I’d trigger snow movement, sealing him in. Just like any other accident, it started as a lovely day in Furano. Our...
Furano, Hokkaido, Japan- Where Are All The Kids ?
Every ski trip is a year in the planning and this trip was no different. We started late January and didn’t finalise child-care until late November. We had the accommodation booked by mid-July. Even as a proficient trip-planner, planning...
Babysitting in Japan
Japan – excellent mountains, friendly people, non-existent babysitting! When you plan a snow trip to one of Japan’s 600 ski resorts on either Honshu, Hokkaido or beyond you need to take this into account and factor it into your...
6 Stressbusting Tips Preparing for Family Ski Trips
With many overseas family snow trips under my belt, I can safely claim to be a holiday preparation-ninja. Due to plenty of trial and error, believe me when I say preparations errors suck and they impact everyone. Forgetting the...
BIG WHITE, CANADA
If Big White had a star sign it would be a Gemini for sure. Amazingly awe-inspiring or amazing white-out. It’s the only place where I’ve experienced vertigo on my way to lunch on a blue run. Expect a lot...