Book description
The British winter: rain, heavy; trains, cancelled; Christmas,
expensive. How many times have you thought that there might be an
alternative to grey skies and cold weather- one that will not break
the bank?
Wintering abroad used to be the preserve of the very wealthy, yet
since the advent of cheaper, easier travel, anyone who has the time to
spare can escape the winter... and even save some money in the process,
No one knows more about ascaping the British winter than acclaimed
travel write Anne Mustoe, who has happily spent every Christmas
overseas since 1987. Internationally renowned for her entertaining and
heroic journeys cycling around the world, the irrepressible Ms Mustoe
has put together an invaluable, no-nonesense reference book that is
essential reading for anyone who is thinking of fleeing the British
Isles during the winter months.
Practical and thorough, Escaping The Winter is packed with all the
advice you need to successfully make your escape, whether you crave
rural isolation in a mountain hideaway or want to mix with the locals
in a busy small town, including:
- Choosing the right destination for you budget and requirements
- Managing your finances and letting your property
- Packing for an extended holiday
- Making new friends and staying in touch with those back home
- Staying safe and healthy
- Getting around.
If you thought of another British winter fills you with dread, then
this is the bood for you.
