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Winter is such a season as comes in many different forms: hot and cold, colourful and white-hot. It is the winter period that is the ideal period for travelling, as there is so much variety in weather conditions and corresponding sporting, musical and gastronomic events in no other quarter of the year. A large number of holidays are celebrated in winter, if only to take Christmas and the atmosphere of magic around this ancient event. Pack your suitcase and choose the destination of your choice, but don’t forget to take care of a favourable and comfortable mobile communication, which eSIM – the new generation in-built SIM – is ready to provide. Where to go in winter? Let’s go through the gradation of temperature: from below zero to extremely hot conditions.
Related: “The Best Places to Travel in December“
Up to -38° in winter — China’s largest snow and ice festival
Over the years, the Harbin Snow and Ice Festival has attracted millions of tourists from different countries who come to enjoy the magnificent ice and snow sculptures and architectural structures. The main attractions of the festival are huge ice sculptures created from the local Sungari River and other water sources. There are also various ice and snow sports activities, ice slides and other entertainment.
- Where: This annual festival takes place in Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeast China.
- When: The festival usually starts in early January and runs until the end of February. In 2024, the date falls on the 5th of January.
Bring warm clothes as temperatures reach extremely low levels, but it’s a chance to experience what it’s like to be -38° and how to travel in winter is like in the realm of ice.
-20° and the Northern Lights in Finland — Winter for Travelling in Lapland
The Northern Lights, or northern lights, are also known as the Aurora. This phenomenon is observed in the vicinity of the polar regions and is a light phenomenon in the sky caused by the interaction of the solar wind with the Earth’s magnetosphere.
Lapdandia in Finland is one of the most popular places to observe the Northern Lights, as it is close to the Arctic Circle and has favourable conditions for observing this spectacular phenomenon due to its distance from urban light sources, especially during the dark and cold winter nights.
Tourists often come to Lapland to see this magical phenomenon and engage in other winter activities such as snowmobiling, tobogganing with dogs or reindeer, and skiing. In addition to the Northern Lights, Lapland offers an unforgettable experience of the Sami culture, which is indigenous to the region.
What are the best places to travel in winter too?
Warming Vector — 0° and Fabulous Geysers in Iceland in Winter
The geothermal assets, including geysers, which become particularly spectacular during the cold winter months is the best wish of Iceland for everybody. Geyser watching is of particular interest in winter, as the flow of water ejected from the ground creates spectacular vapour clouds in the cold air.
One of the most famous geysers in Iceland is the geyser of the same name. However, it does not erupt with as much regularity as it used to, and currently the most active geyser is located near the first one. This geyser erupts every few minutes, throwing a column of hot water up to 40 metres high, making it an amazing sight to behold.
Also one famous place with geysers is the famous valley, where the above geysers are located. In winter, this valley is covering with snow and this makes for stunning scenery, especially when the geysers are active and throwing columns of hot water into the air.
However, where to spend a winter vacation in the warmth?
+25 degrees in winter, or how to celebrate the New Year in Vietnam in an Unusual Way
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On 10 February 2024, Vietnamese people will celebrate the New Year, or as the locals call it the Tet holiday. What can you expect from New Year celebrations in Vietnam?
- Vietnamese cities come alive with bright and colourful street celebrations. Carnival processions, dances, musical performances and fireworks are organised on the streets;
- People decorate houses and temples for the holiday, prepare traditional dishes and special sweets. One of the popular symbols of the New Year is the “wish tree” where people leave notes with wishes for the next year;
- Many tourists visit Vietnamese temples and shrines during the New Year to participate in prayers and traditional rituals;
- People play traditional board games and organise various family activities;
- Vietnamese people exchange red envelopes containing money as a symbol of happiness and prosperity;
- At the beginning of the New Year, new shops and markets traditionally open to buy gifts and souvenirs.
Where else to go in Vietnam in winter?
- Head to Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, and explore its old quarter. Strolling through narrow streets with French architecture, visiting temples and markets will allow you to soak up the city’s atmosphere;
- Visit Ha Long Bay and take a traditional boat cruise amongst the majestic limestone cliffs. It is one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam and there are fewer tourists in winter, allowing you to enjoy the solitude and beauty of nature;
- If you love nature and outdoor activities, visit national parks such as Cat Ba and enjoy scenic landscapes and trekking.
Ready to choose your places to visit this winter?
Summary
Winter is a truly exciting time to travel as it brings both warmth and cold, colours and greyness, festivities and contemplation. Enjoy powerful geysers in Iceland, experience the Vietnamese New Year, experience -38° in China at the Harbin Snow and Ice Festival with next-generation sculptures and special effects, or visit the Santa Claus residence in Lapland, at the epicentre of the Northern Lights and winter magic romance with Finland’s reindeer. Travel anywhere in the world with a favourable eSIM mobile and internet tariff.
