CREATIVITY HAS LONG REIGNED IN SWEDISH LAPLAND — WHERE THE SÁMI HISTORICALLY USED THEIR INGENUITY TO SURVIVE THE COLD, DARK WINTERS, AND REGIONAL ARTS AND CRAFTS STILL FLOURISH

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

We were on a trip of a lifetime to Lapland, Finland, when we heard shouts of “figgy pudding” and “toffee” on our journey from the airport. We thought for a moment that festive treats were being dished

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

Spot magnificent wintertime sky illuminations in these key hotspots