So you’ve got some vacation days in January and you’re wondering where to spend them. Whether you’re craving a winter wonderland or tropical bliss, these are 10 best places to visit in January around the world:
1. Montréal, Canada
Montréal is the second largest city in Canada, located in the French-speaking province of Québec. It’s like a taste of Europe without leaving North America, as the French influence plays an important role in the character of the city. Some buildings even date back to the 1600s!
Besides its unique history and culture, Montréal has a fun, hip spirit, with more than a hundred festivals throughout the year — many of which fall in the month of January — plus countless museums, tons of awesome street art, and live music galore.
Gorgeous landmarks and a thriving food scene will ensure that you’ll have plenty to explore in between winter activities like ice skating and skiing through the city’s massive park. Montréal is one of my favorite wintertime destinations, and January is prime time to visit.
2. South Africa
Nicknamed “the Rainbow Nation,” South Africa is home to friendly people, diverse landscapes, and tons of adventure. North American winter is South African summer, so January means both good weather and low crowds, as the locals’ summer break is usually already over by then. I recommend road-tripping from the red canyons of the Karoo and the wildlife of Golden Gate Highlands National Park to the rolling green hills of the Wild Coast and the vibrant city of Cape Town. South Africa has plenty that is just waiting to be explored!
3. Uganda
If you are dreaming of gorilla trekking, there are only three places in the world where you can: Uganda, Rwanda, and some parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Uganda, you can do it in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which is…
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