Snowflakes AND elephants? A Viking sailing safari along Africa’s shores on a ship with a snow grotto

Standing in a swimsuit, barefoot on the frozen ground, I watched as snowflakes fell around me in the snow grotto. Shivering with cold, I warned the masseur that I was going to succumb to hypothermia.  ‘OK,’ he said, guiding me to the steam room, where he had another questionable treat in store for me: while … Read more

Mini ‘Beast from the East’ brings -8C temperatures and even SNOW to UK as British Summer Time begins

Snow was spotted in Surrey and Scotland today as British Summer Time started, while temperatures have fallen as much as -8C as a 1,000 mile-wide mini ‘Beast from the East’ hits the UK until next week.  The unwelcome weather, which follows a week of glorious sunshine across the country, is sure to dampen moods as … Read more