Mike Harlow
London Office
I started to get "itchy feet" when I decided to take a year off between Sixth Form and art college to experience the world of work. I lasted six months before I packed my bag and spent the next four months inter-railing and backpacking around Europe. This sealed the deal! I had to see as much as I could, and from there on I have traveled around the world.
To fund this trip instead of working the usual pub, supermarket or shop job I had the pleasure of spending five months working for Scott Dunn in Val d’Isère, France at Chalet Eagle's Nest.
All this has expanded my passion for travel to the extent that I couldn’t imagine a job working in any other industry and I hope to pass on my knowledge and let other people enjoy everything the world has to offer!
What my guests have said
Favourite places I've been
Bali
Fiji
France
Italy
New Zealand
Spain
Travel nuggets
For the best beach and snorkeling, head to the island of Nacula in the Ysawas in Fiji. The white sands and crystal clear water mixed with the Fijian hospitality is not to be missed!
For some unique off piste take the Algulle Percee chair lift in Tignes ski across to the ‘Eye of the Needle’ Rock. Remove your skies climb up and through the ‘Eye’ and enjoy the deep un-touched powder on the other side!
For a true Kwiana experience head to Kawhia in the North Island. In February grab a feed at the Maori Kai (food) festival. Try the green shell mussels on Maori fried bread, Paua fritters, or a Hangi. Then take a walk along the black-sanded Ocean beach.
My hot picks
Chalet Artemis, Nasserein, St Anton, Austria - Sleeps 12
Almost the opposite to the traditional Alpine chalet this ‘matchstick’, contemporary, free standing building offers more than just your usual chalet with a built in cinema with popcorn maker and huge selection of classic and modern films.
Lyngen Lodge, Lyngen Fjord, Norway
Ski from the summit to the sea, hike to Finland, catch fish in the Fjords or ride with huskies. This stunning Lodge in the Arctic cirlce offers so much more than just the Northern Lights.
Monastero Santa Rosa, Conca dei Marini, Amalfi Coast
This converted Monastery set overlooking the Amalfi coastline is a must for an Italian adventure.
