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 | From Kim Knox Beckius, your About Travel Editor Greetings, Travelers! As I'm writing this, temperatures are plummeting in New England. Winter here in the Northern Hemisphere can be long, dark, cold... and an awful lot of fun! All you need is an adventurous spirit and the inspiration to attend a cool winter festival. We'll help you with the latter! ~Kim | |
Top Winter Festivals for Adventurers
From Alaska to Aspen to the Alps, this winter's best festivals for travelers with adventurous streaks all have one thing in common: They're also extraordinary parties. Warm up your winter in a jiff by planning to attend one of these multi-day events.
| See Amazing Snow Sculptures in China
CNN has dubbed it "the world's most spectacular winter festival," and the good news is: You have all month to get there! The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival in the capital of China's northernmost province features towering architectural creations and sculptures made entirely of snow and ice. Visitors can even slide down some of these frozen wonders, which are colorfully illuminated at night.
| Europe's Biggest Fire Festival Beckons
What are you doing January 28? If it does not involve a 24-hour party that culminates in a torchlight parade and the burning of a Viking long boat, then maybe you should really go to Scotland instead. Shetland, part of Norway for at least 500 years, has a rich Viking heritage, and one thing the Vikings seemed to do well was throw a wild party. Up Helly Aa, a Viking-themed fire fest, has been going strong since 1870, and you can bet it'll be the hottest event you attend all winter.
| You Can't Beat Canada for Winter Festivals
Did you see the reports last week that the temperature in Winnipeg was colder than the surface of Mars? Canadians laugh in the face of cold weather and make merry at outdoor carnivals and festivals. Here is your guide to all of the fun that awaits when Canada is in a deep freeze.More Winter Festivals Below
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