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Perfect pancakes from around the world

Fancy adding a little something extra to your pancakes tonight? We’ve found three pancake recipes from France, Germany and the USA which will ensure your battered treats have a little more bite. Now’s the time to take inspiration from travel and ditch the same old recipe you’ve been using for years - the American pancakes are our favourite, but we recommend having them for dinner alone, as they’re too filling as a dessert! French crepes These are best served with a dash of sugar and a squeeze of lemon, although, if you fancy something a bit more decadent, whipped cream and Nutella should su... Read more

Will low oil prices really lead to lower air fares?

Will low oil prices really lead to lower air fares?

Will reduced oil prices lead to cheaper flights? According to new research by Travelzoo, the answer’s a resounding 'no'. Last week, Chancellor George Osborne announced that the five year low cost of oil should be passed on to the consumer via lower flight prices, sparking much debate about potenti... Read more

Chemmy Alcott: Tips for first-time skiers

Chemmy Alcott: Tips for first-time skiers

Whether you’re a novice skier, at an intermediate level or a professional, you’ll never forget the first time you strapped on a pair of skis. Being a first-time skier is never easy, no matter how effortless Ski Sunday makes the whole business look. If you’re about to give skiing a shot, here’s so... Read more

Chemmy Alcott's top five ski resorts

Chemmy Alcott's top five ski resorts

Chemmy Alcott's skied all over the world, and there's not much she doesn't know about the subject, to be honest. But which resorts are her favourite? Cortina, Italy:  "One of my favourite places to ski is Cortina, in Italy - I think that the Italians have the perfect balance of passion for skiing,... Read more

Rid your home of clutter the easy way this January

Rid your home of clutter the easy way this January

Your home is your castle, as they say, and if you've recently insured it (and your belongings) with us - bravo! We'll keep your hideaway from the world safe as, well, houses. Great, so that's your home taken care of - but may we ask a personal question? How is it looking, post-Christmas? We're goin... Read more

Passenger reunited with luggage 20 years after losing it

Passenger reunited with luggage 20 years after losing it

Most of us would give up on lost luggage if a few weeks went by with no word - so imagine one passenger's surprise when she was reunited with her lost suitcase two decades later. Maria Dellos, an art shop owner from Arizona, was called by a Transportation Security Administration agent who told her ... Read more

Nutrition and healing recipes for hardworking athletes

Nutrition and healing recipes for hardworking athletes

Post-workout food is hugely important; it allows the body to heal, helps you prepare for your next workout and replaces all the vitamins and minerals you’ve lost while you’ve been working out. Here are some recipes that’ll ensure The Arctic V recover quickly when they arrive home after the face. ... Read more

Support The Arctic V and follow their journey to Greenland

Support The Arctic V and follow their journey to Greenland

We're delighted to announce that we're supporting Chemmy Alcott and The Arctic V as they train and prepare to tackle the Arctic Circle Race. In March 2015, Chemmy, Richard Gibbs, Max Willcocks, Chris Brooks and Adam Libbey will be heading to Greenland for three days of intense racing around the Arc... Read more

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