Sauze d’Oulx: Italy’s grappa-fuelled ski heaven

Sauze D'oulx ski slope: Photo by Alpes de Haute Provence

Cafe Marmot is a hard place to get to in a hurry. Apart from being perched atop the 2,400m summit of Mt Besson, the three-feet-thick snowdrift which has settled between the piste and the entrance has made it inaccessible to anyone but the hardiest (or hungriest) of skiers. Somewhere out there the views, we are told, are beautiful. But the snowfall, which has continued for … [Read more...]

Five amazing UK places to stay on Canopy & Stars

AirBnB is great as a catch-all way to find somewhere cheap to stay when you're away, but what if you want to find somewhere in the country that's that little bit more special? That's where Canopy & Stars comes in, the woefully undersung database of great cabins, yurts, treehouses and more for places around the UK and Europe. Don't believe us? Here are five of the most … [Read more...]

Edinburgh’s best…coffee shops

The best place for a coffee and a sitdown - as recommended by comedians... We asked over 170 comedians and people from the comedy industry what their favourite places were in Edinburgh, and got back so many fantastic responses that we turned it into a book. The following are select extracts, but you can pick up the book on Amazon, download the ebook or find out more … [Read more...]

Edinburgh’s best…bars and pubs

The best places to get a pint, glass of wine or classy cocktail - as recommended by comedians... We asked over 170 comedians and people from the comedy industry what their favourite places were in Edinburgh, and got back so many fantastic responses that we turned it into a book. The following are select extracts, but you can pick up the book on Amazon, download the … [Read more...]

Edinburgh’s best…cheap eats

The best bites at bargain prices - as recommended by comedians... We asked over 170 comedians and people from the comedy industry what their favourite places were in Edinburgh, and got back so many fantastic responses that we turned it into a book. The following are select extracts, but you can pick up the book on Amazon, download the ebook or find out more about the … [Read more...]

Edinburgh’s best…takeaways

The best places to get battered when the chips are down - as recommended by comedians... We asked over 170 comedians and people from the comedy industry what their favourite places were in Edinburgh, and got back so many fantastic responses that we turned it into a book. The following are select extracts, but you can pick up the book on Amazon, download the ebook or find … [Read more...]

Edinburgh’s best…delis and food shops

The best shops to pick up something special to eat - as recommended by comedians... We asked over 170 comedians and people from the comedy industry what their favourite places were in Edinburgh, and got back so many fantastic responses that we turned it into a book. The following are select extracts, but you can pick up the book on Amazon, download the ebook or find out … [Read more...]

Edinburgh’s best…attractions

The best days out in Edinburgh - as recommended by comedians... We asked over 170 comedians and people from the comedy industry what their favourite places were in Edinburgh, and got back so many fantastic responses that we turned it into a book. The following are select extracts, but you can pick up the book on Amazon, download the ebook or find out more about the title … [Read more...]

Edinburgh’s best…hills and views

The best views around Edinburgh - as recommended by comedians... We asked over 170 comedians and people from the comedy industry what their favourite places were in Edinburgh, and got back so many fantastic responses that we turned it into a book. The following are select extracts, but you can pick up the book on Amazon, download the ebook or find out more about the … [Read more...]

Edinburgh’s best…restaurants

The best places to get a special meal - as recommended by comedians... We asked over 170 comedians and people from the comedy industry what their favourite places were in Edinburgh, and got back so many fantastic responses that we turned it into a book. The following are select extracts, but you can pick up the book on Amazon, download the ebook or find out more … [Read more...]