Patagonia
Average temperature: 22°C
Activity: hiking, trekking, kayaking, horse riding, whale watching, penguin watching, admiring the nature around
Location tips: Bariloche, Torre del Paines National Park, Perito Moreno glacier, Chiloe island, lake Pehoe
February marks the end of the summertime in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore it is a suitable time to visit places in Argentina and Chile. To be specific, visit the beautiful Patagonia region. It is the ideal time to go hiking, trekking, kayaking and admiring the beautiful mountain landscape. The Argentine side features arid steppes, grasslands and deserts, while the Chilean has glacial fjords and temperate rainforest.
Average temperature: 8°C
Activity: Carnevale, gondola ride, island hopping, art gallery visits, opera watching
Location tips: La Fenice Opera house, Burano island, Murano island, Rialto market
February marks the Carnevale in Venice and you should not miss it, the masked ball is dated back to the middle ages and up until now, many celebrations are happening around the city. It may be chilly at this time of the year, but the landmarks and canals are looking beautiful at any time. Romance is all year round in Venice, it is dark, quiet and mysterious. Spend some time admiring local galleries, cosy cafes, go watch an opera or breath the lively life of magnificent Carnvale on piazzas and streets.
In addition, Valentine’s day is falling in February and this can be a perfect romantic place to eat great food with views or ride a gondola with your loved one.
Malta
Average temperature: 12°C
Activity: carnival week, explore the history, island day trips, join the nightlife, get on a scenic tour
Location tips: Gozo island, Comino island, Valletta, Sliema, Mdina, Popeye village, Blue lagoon, Azure window
Malta is an island in the central Mediterranean between Sicily and the North African coast. A beautiful island is full of history, dominant architecture and a crystal clear sea. If you happen to be in February at the end of the month in Malta, do not miss the carnival week and experience the Maltese culture and fun in full.
Yunnan Province, China
Average temperature: 14°C
Activity: Emerge into a variety of cultures, take pictures of scenic landscapes
Location tips: Luoping, Shilin Stone Forest, Lijiang old town, Lugu lake, Erhai lake, Honghe Hani rice terraces, Jade dragon mountain
Yunnan Province is located in southwest China with Kunming being the largest town, known as the “Spring City”. It is distinguished by the variety of landscapes, from mountains, rice terraces, and flower fields to lakes. This region is known for its large number of ethnic minorities. November to April time is a great time to visit this province, as it is a dry season. It is a broad province, so plan your places to visit appropriately.
Iceland
Average temperature: -2°C
Activity: see Northern lights, explore ice caves, swim in geothermal pools or hot springs, try out winter sports, admire frozen waterfalls
Location tips: Reykjavik, Þingvellir National Park, Akureyri, Krýsuvík, Blue lagoon
Visit Iceland in winter times to catch the Northern lights. February is still one of the coldest months, so prepare your warmest clothes with you, apart from that, prepare lots of thermal clothing and non-slipper shoes on ice. You might have heard that daylight in Iceland is long. Which is great for exploring, but also may mess with your sleeping pattern. Book your trips with travel tours or rent a car if you are experienced in driving in the snow and ice! Did you also know that in February, there is a winter light festival in Iceland?
Vietnam
Average temperature: 28°C
Activity: Celebrate Lunar New Year with locals, eat street food, bargain in the local markets, cruise Ha Long Bay, trek in Sapa, watch a puppet show, rent a bike or a scooter
Location tips: Hanoi, Hoi An, Ninh Binh, Hue, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc island, Sapa, Ha Long bay
Usually, the end of January of the beginning of February is Lunar New Year or so-called Tết. The word is a shortened form of Tết Nguyên Đán, which is Sino-Vietnamese for “Feast of the First Morning of the First Day” This is the most important celebration in the Vietnamese culture and the whole country is buzzing. The preparation for this day starts about 2 weeks before the day. The streets are all decorated with flags, lanterns or flowers. This is actually a flower season in Vietnam. Hence you’ll find many flower markets and decorations around. Visit Vietnam in February to experience this big celebration as well as enjoy the mild and warm weather throughout.
