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When to Visit Banff: A Month-by-Month Guide to the Rocky Mountains

Banff has 12 different faces depending on the month — January for skiing, July for crowds and wildfire smoke, September for golden larches in Larch Valley. We lived and worked there in winter 2016/17 and know exactly when and where to go. A month-by-month guide plus a decision matrix by priorities (hiking, photography, bears, aurora).

Skiing in Alberta & Banff, Canada: SkiBig3, Marmot Basin & Complete 2026 Guide

Skiing in Banff, Canada = the best in the country: champagne powder, a long season (December–July) and 3 resorts under one SkiBig3 pass. Our full guide with 6 resorts and 2026 lift passes.

Poland with Kids: When to Go, Where to Visit & the Perfect Itinerary

Poland with kids is our favourite family destination — just a short flight from the UK, brilliant value for money, and the Polish people are incredibly welcoming to children. Here's our guide with 15 top attractions: Energylandia, Suntago, Wrocław ZOO, Hel Peninsula, Wieliczka and more.

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Dolomites, Italy: 15 Things to See & Do

Cortina d'Ampezzo is our go-to base in the Dolomites, and this year we visited for the first time with our one-year-old — swapping long treks for cable cars. A complete guide with 15 tips: 4 tested hotels, ZTL traps, the 2026 Olympics impact, and everything you need to know before you go.

Auschwitz-Birkenau: 21 Things You Should Know Before Visiting

Some places you don't look forward to visiting — you don't plan smiley photos for social media, and honestly, they scare you a little from the start. This is not a travel tip. It's a challenge — go and see it for yourself.

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