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Where to travel around the world?
Recomendations on where to travel based on the best choice for every month of the year. Plan your trip getting some ideas for popular destinations around the globe. Recomendations come from personal experience as well as personal work and Internet search.We may think that summer is the only time when we can travel, but it's not the case.There are destinations and exciting holidays to plan whatever month you choose to travel.
Happy and safe travels!
Ankor Wat in Siem Riep,Cambodia.
Mekong river in Cambodia
Sapa woman in traditional costume.
Ankor Wat in Siem Riep,Cambodia.
Venice Carnival
February
Februar is associated with the Carnival and there are so many destinations if you're up for some Carnival fun and celebrations.
Visit Rio de Janeiro,Trinidad and Tobago ,the Carnival of Panama or nearby Venice in Italy.
January
If you have the budget for a trip to Indochina, now it's the best season to visit Cambodia, Laos and VietNam. If you can also extend your visit in February, then in VietNam, you will celebrate the Chinese New Year with its spectacular events and traditions.
Cambodia, the land of Khmers, the Buddist temples and one of the most amazing World Heritage Sites,the Angkor Wat in Siem Riep.Laos and its outstanding natural beauty is a hidden gem ready to be explored. Golden-roofed temples and its natural parks make this mountainous country a unique charm.
Vietnam lays from north to south and all covered to the east by sea and amazing beaches.From the northest mountainous part and the Sapa village with the friendly and welcoming people ,all the way to the vibrant and colourful capital of Hanoi. In the south Ho Chi Mihn, the new name of Shaigon boasts of its westernised style and its vibrant nightlife. A lifetime experience!
Photos by Barbara Diamandi
March
When there is still snow on the slopes and winter ski
resorts are not that buzy or expensive, head to Bulgaria and the lovely ski resort of Banso for a weekend break.
Photo by Barbara Diamandi
One week of festivities,flamenco dancing and feasting in the city of Seville.
Prague and Easter markets
Chios Island and the rocketwar in Vrondados village.
One week of festivities,flamenco dancing and feasting in the city of Seville.
April
Easter celebrations make April the month to escape to countries where there are relegious celebrations and happenings.
Visit Seville and experience the most extrovert expression of flamenco tradition,the Feria of Seville.
Women with colourful dresses,men with traditional costumes on horses,carriages and feasting until the early morning hours.
Prague dresses itself with colour and open markets decorate the city.It may still be chilly but you will avoid the crowds and congested streets formed in summer.
Visit the island of Chios in Greece and be present at the rocketwar,the unique and fabulous spectacle taking place in Vrontados village on Resurrection night.It's a tradition which dates back to the turkish occupation.
May
Ready for a lifetime experience?Then it's time to head to France and most specifically to Cote d'Azur,south of France for the Gran Prix and festival of Cannes. Both events take place in May and places get crowded with celebrities and people from all over the world.
Photo by Barbara Diamandi
June
It's the perfect time of year to head north and experience the summer solstice phenomenon.
Great time to visit Scandinavia,starting from Denmark and work your way up to Norway where days are are getting longer and longer and reach the northenst part of Europe,the NordKapp where there's daylight all 24hours.
Amazing experience to live once in your life!
Photos by Barbara Diamandi
July
Head to Greece and choose the Cyclades or the Ioanian Sea islands for your holidays.
Paxoi Islands in the Ionian sea is a hidden gem,a paradise on Earth.Crystal clear waters with turquoise colours and wonderful nature.
Photos of Paxoi by Barbara Diamandi
August
Let's stay in Greece! More amazing destinations all over the country and the islands. It's high season,yes! Just make sure you book well in advance. Εnjoy the hustle and bustle of the bigger islands or the tranquility of the smaller ones. There are destinations for all tastes!
The Etna volcano
September
Do you feel like extending summer?
Choose September for your holidays and enjoy better service,less crowds and at the same time,lovely weather and better prices.
In Europe,choose the islands of the Mediterranean,like the Baleares in Spain,Corse and Cote d'Azur in France and Cicily and Sardinia in Italy as well as south Italy.
In Greece,best month to visit all islands.Small Aegean islands tend to be very quiet but bigger ones still buzz with life.
In Turkey,it's now the best time to visit Istanbul and Cappadokia.
Photos from Sicily by Barbara Diamandi
October
It's a great month to enjoy your holidays in Jordan,Egypt or the United Emirates.
In Jordan,temperatures cool down and it's a great time of year to roam the country.Visit all archeological sites including the famous Petra,one of the seven wonders of the world.Roam the Wadi Rum protected area and go snorkelling in the Red Sea.Don't forget the earth's lowest point,the Dead Sea and cover yourself with mud to get a softer and healthier skin.
More information about Jordan in Destinations.
Photos from Jordan by Barbara Diamandi
Palmitos Park
Amazing beaches
Amazing villages of Gran Canaria
Palmitos Park
November
Has started getting chilly and gloomy in your country?You long for some sun, light clothing and beaches?You're on a tight budget?
Then choose the Canary Islands for your mid term holidays.Gran Canaria and Tenerife are the buziest islands of the Canaries.
Gran Canaria is a small continent itself so the climate changes from the north to the south.
In Tenerife which is the biggest of the Canary islands, enjoy the exotic beaches or get the right gear ready to go climbing up the Teide mountain with its 3.718m attitude.
Photos by Barbara Diamandi
December
Christmas is coming up soon and it's time to plan your Christmas holidays...and where is the number one place to go?...Lapland of course! Visit Santa's village in Rovaniemi.
See the amazing natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights and feel the spirit of Christmas.