If I could choose to live in summer forever, I would. I’m always happier when it’s warm and when I’m not too far from a beach. I like snow, but I don’t think it’s worth the deathly temperatures that come alongside it. I remember visiting Berlin in the winter; it was dreary, cold and a little snowy, but I still fell in love. That became my benchmark; if I could still love a city when it was miserable outside, then there was obvious there was something special there. Some people crave snow; they love the freshness of cold air and are eager to explore more places that are in the middle of a winter wonderland! Here are my top winter holiday ideas that suggest you run towards the cold weather, rather than away from it.
Christmas in Prague:
Okay, I’m sure Christmas is beautiful in most places around the world, but I only visited three places during the Christmas I spent living in Europe: Prague, Budapest and Berlin. Unlike New Zealand, Christmas in Europe seems to be a grand thing with special Christmas markets, delicious warm vino, and snowflakes! I remember climbing to the top of the clock tower, overlooking the old town in the middle of Prague to see one of the most enchanting and magical sites I’ve ever seen. On top of that, Prague is incredible value and is very kind on any budget, making it a perfect holiday destination.
Visit Lapland:
While I haven’t been to Lapland, one of my friends decided to visit there a few years ago and I was eternally jealous of his photos. Lapland short breaks are a great treat for the whole family, especially kids or kids at heart. You can head to the North Pole, meet Santa and do a bunch of fun winter activities such as a husky or reindeer snow ride, visiting inside an igloo and playing in the snow. It is a great way to absolutely mesmerize young children and ensure that they have very special childhood memories.
Skiing in Canada:
One of great dreams is to go skiing in Canada. Numerous of my friends have enjoyed working holidays there and spent months riding some of the best mountains in the world. I’d like to improve my skiing abilities before I invest so much money into flights and accommodation over there, but it’s very high on my priority list. I think cold weather is much more bearable when you’re busy outside making the most of it!
What would be your dream winter holiday?
