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Every destination has the potential to transform entirely at a specific time of the year. The real question is, which moment will you choose to hoist your backpack and set off?
The Most Enchanting Moments to Embark on a Global Journey with Your Backpack
In February or March each year, Barcelona, Spain, enters a frenzy of street festivals. Parades, processions, and street art performances take over every corner for 47 days.
Among them, the Gran Rua festival features giant decorated floats gathering near Placa Espanya square for a spectacular procession marking the beginning of Easter festivities.
During this time, every street in Barcelona hosts its own festival program. From the bars to the nightclubs in the Sitges area, visitors can easily get swept into multi-day revelries that extend well into the morning hours...
* Quebec (Canada) welcomes winter with a plethora of thrilling sports activities. From February to March, it's the perfect time to experience dog sledding across frozen lakes, explore winter-clad forests, and encounter seals on ice floes in the Magdalen Islands.
Especially, you can get up close with seals on ice floes in the Magdalen Islands, marvel at surreal scenes in the Appalachian regions, and the narrow Saguenay fjord. Or simply spend a night in fascinating and memorable ice hotels.
* From late June to August, the hot and humid climate in Rome (Italy) can be uncomfortable at times. However, this is the most vibrant and sensual time in this eternal city. The streets are always bustling with people, and everywhere you go, you can feel the lively atmosphere of street festivals.
You can get lost in capturing images of beautiful Italian women in stunning dresses strolling along the streets, admire endlessly the prominent bell towers of churches against the backdrop of the deep blue sky.
Savoring Italian coffee at outdoor cafes, wandering through winding cobblestone alleys, or simply relaxing... these are the most intimate experiences.
* To witness the midnight sun, head to Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, in summer. During this time, days in Reykjavík stretch to 22/24 hours! The peak tourist season runs from June to late August. And in the middle of the night, you can still stroll or cycle around the streets comfortably.
Typically, June 21st is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. During this time in Iceland, the sun hardly sets. Tourists flock to Reykjavík's streets to marvel at the midnight sun, while locals host numerous festivities throughout the longest day…
* Spring is the season of love, but for the Netherlands, it's also the season of vibrant tulips. For centuries, the Dutch have celebrated festivals honoring this exquisite flower. To witness the most complete tapestry of tulip colors, visit Keukenhof, the world's largest flower garden.
Spanning 32 hectares with 7 million tulips of 600 varieties alongside irises, the park boasts a dazzling array of blooms. Keukenhof welcomes visitors for eight weeks, from mid-March to mid-May every year.
* Tokyo, Japan's capital, shines brightest during cherry blossom season. Plum blossoms begin in February, followed by cherry blossoms in March, culminating in early April.
The most idyllic spots to immerse yourself in Tokyo's romantic floral scenery are Ueno and Yoyogi parks. Among them, Yoyogi stands out as the most renowned and bustling cherry blossom viewing spot.
The Meguro River area is also a prime location to catch glimpses of cherry blossoms in their full splendor. Over 800 cherry trees line the riverbanks, creating a canopy of blossoms that dazzle under the evening lights.
* December is the liveliest time in Dublin, Ireland. During this period, you can attend the 'Christmas Dip at the Forty Foot' festival taking place at 11am on Christmas Day at Sandycove to cheer on the bravest individuals jumping from the 20m high cliffs into the water.
Throughout this time, visitors immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of a series of folk festivals welcoming Christmas that lasts until December 30th.
* June, the beginning of summer, is also when New York City (USA) becomes extremely lively with colorful parades, street festivals, and outdoor art performances.
During this time, visitors can immerse themselves with thousands of men and women cheering for the bands performing at the SummerStage music festival in the central park. During Restaurant Week, you will enjoy the finest cuisine at attractive prices at New York's upscale restaurants.
And in the last week of June, on Fifth Avenue, the festival atmosphere becomes lively with parades from representatives of communities, the police, the LGBTQ+ community...
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MytourNovember 22, 2014
