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Life is meant to be lived; cherish the exciting moments, and relish those all too brief moments of relaxation. I am here to live my own life, and live it passionately. The Amateur serves as a vessel to project my interests, and clue in my loyal readers as to what inspires me in this wonderful world. So, sit back, relax, and read on.

Do you know your haxenspreizer from your zirbenschnapps?

Going on your first ski holiday can be initially exhilarating until you enter the bar or restaurant and suddenly have no idea what to ask...

Selecting the perfect pair of skis

A friend recently asked for advice on which skis to buy for his girlfriend (who hadn't skied in years) and it struck me that entering a...