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Christmas in Canada

Posted on January 19, 2026 by moselman

Having family members based in faraway lands can be both a blessing and a curse ! While it means that social visits might be few and far between, it also provides scope for some really fun “voyages of discovery” every … Continue reading →

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Seeking a Winter High – Skiing in a Changing Climate

Posted on February 7, 2024 by moselman

Let’s face it, the chance to go downhill skiing is a luxury indeed these days. In our age of climate change it’s also becoming increasingly difficult to seek out reliably snowy slopes, especially in some of the lower lying mountain … Continue reading →

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Snow Days

Posted on February 14, 2021 by moselman

Straight back to the present again and winter in this part of Germany can be a grey time, often without a glimpse of sunshine for days on end. Corona lockdowns, gloomy news headlines, cancelled events and restrictive lives haven’t helped … Continue reading →

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Canadian Rockies in Winter

Posted on March 15, 2020 by moselman

Hello again ! It’s been a while since I posted anything on “Off the Beaten Track” and so I just thought I’d first give a quick update for anyone who has followed my stories here previously (before going on to … Continue reading →

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