Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe. The Pap of Glencoe (Sgorr na Ciche) covered in a fresh sprinking of snow.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe. The Pap of Glencoe (Sgorr na Ciche) covered in a fresh sprinking of snow.

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, Cairngorms National Park. Mountain stream near the Cairngorm mountain in the Cairngorms National Parl.

Scotland, Edinburgh, Christmas Fair. Ice rink in the East Princes Street Gardens.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Aira Force is a powerful body of water near the shores of Ullswater. A circular walk follows both sides of the falls with a picturesque stone bridge providing the means to cross the 70ft dramatic drop of the water.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. A sprinkle of snow on the slopes of Leithen Hopes.

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Sapa. Two girls from a local hill tribe trying to sell trinkets to a tourist.

Laos, Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands), Don Khon. Water Buffalo return to a sandy beach after a dip and drink in the Mekong River.

France, Rhône-Alpes, Huez. Wood lodge / restuarant located in the Alps near the Le Bourg d Oisans

France, Rhône-Alpes, Huez. Wood lodge / restuarant located in the Alps near the Le Bourg d Oisans

France, Rhône-Alpes, Annecy Street cafe / restuarant situated on the Thiou Canal running through the heart of the town of Annecy

France, Rhône-Alpes, Annecy Street cafe / restuarant situated on the Thiou Canal running through the heart of the town of Annecy

France, Rhône-Alpes, Annecy Street cafe / restuarant situated on the Thiou Canal running through the heart of the town of Annecy

France, Rhône-Alpes, Annecy Street cafe / restuarant situated in a rustic back street within the old town area of Annecy

France, Rhône-Alpes, Annecy Street cafe / restuarant situated in a rustic back street within the old town area of Annecy

France, Rhône-Alpes, Annecy Street cafe / restuarant situated on the Thiou Canal running through the heart of the town of Annecy

Scotland, Scottish Borders, The Pennine Way. Silhouette of a hiker enjoying a drink along the Pennine Way – A long distance track from England to Scotland.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, The Pennine Way. Silhouette of a hiker enjoying a drink along the Pennine Way – A long distance track from England to Scotland.

Czech Republic, Prague, Prague City. Hot wine grog sign on wall near the old town of Prague.

Norway, Oslo, Oslo City. Ice skating rink outside the National Theatre in Oslo City / Oslo region.

Norway, Oslo, Oslo City. Ice skating rink outside the National Theatre in Oslo City / Oslo region.

Norway, Oslo, Oslo City. Children and adults enjoying the open air ice rink near the National Theatre in the city of Oslo

Switzerland, Valais, The Matterhorn. A girl in her mid 20s enjoys a drink and fine views of the alps from outside Schonbielhutte

Switzerland, Valais, The Matterhorn. A girl in her mid 20s enjoys a drink and fine views of the alps from outside Schonbielhutte

Switzerland, Valais, The Matterhorn. A girl in her mid 20s enjoys a drink and fine views of the alps from outside Schonbielhutte

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. A sream running through a dramatic mountain landscape near the village of La Fouly

Switzerland Valais Val Ferret. A stream running through a dramatic mountain landscape near the village of La Fouly