From the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland to Italy’s white-capped mountains – if you love the cold, in these destinations winter is always coming...

From mountain towns to seaside villages this journey explores the adventurous, rustic and unapologetically fiery region of southern Italy. Start in Cosenza, a historic hill town, and sample fileja – t

(whatever your budget!)

If you fancy having a go at skiing or other winter pursuits in the mountains, here’s everything you need to know

The Doc’s Spanish sojourn leaves him with glowing surface impressions

Paris to Tokyo. Budget-ish airlines will fly you for as little as 300 quid. Although for that price you get a free 20 hour stopover and an imprint of your seat neighbour’s elbow in your ear lobe. Or,