A downhill ski champion's guide to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy Alamy As the world turns its gaze to Italy's Cortina d'Ampezzo as one of the hosts of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, veteran Olympic skier Kristian Ghedina shares his hometown picks. Nestled between the jutting spires of Italy's Unesco-listed Dolomites mountain range, the small town and ski resort of Cortina …
“Look,” gestures Shapinsay native and sea kayaking guide Kristian Cooper as the North Sea wind ruffles his Viking-length beard and braided ponytail. As of last week, the islands’ council is keen to explore Orkney’s longstanding “Nordic connections” after civic leaders voted in favour of considering alternative forms of governance. Even the briefest search for “Orkney” on Canmore, Scotland’s national record …
