LINDA AND SCOTTY’S TOP TIPS FOR WINTER TRAVEL

Apart from the obvious, like great

● heating (either LPG or diesel), a generator and insulation, the next very important thing is investing in good quality, warm clothing. There is no such thing as bad weather, just a bad wardrobe.

When wintering over (especially in

● the deep south), ‘comfort food’ has a whole different meaning. Think about good, hearty, warming meals that are easy to prepare in all weathers. Don’t always presume that it is a good idea to get out the barbecue, especially when there’s snow, sleet or rain in subzero temperatures outside. Oh, and it’s really important to take the bottle of red wine out of the cupboard early in the day, so that it can warm to room temperature or else it feels like it’s come out of the fridge!

Keep an eye on the weather

● forecast and plan your activities accordingly. Don’t expect to conquer that mountain climb, hike or relaxing lake loop trail when there is an incoming deep freeze forecasted. Keep you plans flexible so that you are not frustrated by the limitations of the climate outside.

Make sure that you find something to ● hold your interest when you’re stuck indoors such as books, jigsaws, puzzles or games. For Linda, blog writing and video editing keeps her busy during the long winter days.