{"id":631,"date":"2019-11-04T10:29:53","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T10:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vookbook.com\/blog\/?p=631"},"modified":"2019-11-04T10:29:53","modified_gmt":"2019-11-04T10:29:53","slug":"where-to-go-in-january-find-your-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vookbook.com\/blog\/where-to-go-in-january-find-your-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to go in January &#8211; Find Your Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"jsx-953646629 featureCopy\">As the year 2020 peeks its head over the horizon, 366\u00a0days of epic adventures, cultural experiences, foodie forays and wondrous wildlife encounters stretch out before you. But it can be hard to know where to start.<\/p>\n<p class=\"jsx-953646629 featureCopy\">Here is the pick of the perfect passport-fillers for January.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where are the best places to visit in January\u00a0for wildlife and nature?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>To some,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vookbook.com\/blog\/top-reasons-to-visit-south-africa\/\">Africa<\/a>\u00a0may represent the heart of the animal kingdom, with opportunities to spot incredible wildlife all year round. But January presents particularly optimal conditions to venture deep into the\u00a0Ugandan\u00a0rainforest in search of the country\u2019s endangered mountain gorilla. Limited permits are available each year so be sure to plan ahead. On the vast plains of the\u00a0Serengeti, meanwhile, you\u2019ll find thousands of grazing wildebeest loading up on calories before calving season at the end of the month and their mind-blowing migration across crocodile-infested waters in April.<\/p>\n<p>A world away in\u00a0Poland\u2019s wintry wildernesses, it\u2019s time to put down the smartphone and tap into your primal intuition on an expedition tracking wolves, bison and elk footprints through the snow. At the end of the world in\u00a0Antarctica\u00a0temperatures &#8220;soar&#8221;\u00a0to freezing point (or a little above) and near-permanent daylight mean endless, warm days (well, it\u2019s all relative) for catching sight of the sprawling penguin colonies with their newly-hatched chicks, seal pups and whales as well as sailing between gargantuan icebergs twinkling in the sunlight.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Where are the best places to visit in January\u00a0for culture?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>The year may have only just got underway but the world\u2019s cultural offerings are already in full swing. Keep the seasonal celebrations going by donning your fanciest frocks to waltz your way around\u00a0Vienna\u2019s glamorous winter balls, rubbing shoulders with the city&#8217;s rich and famous. Away from the opulence of Austria&#8217;s opera houses,\u00a0Ethiopia\u2019s most ancient sites begin their Christmas (or Leddet or Gena) celebrations, which start here on 7 January, followed by Timkat, a celebration commemorating Jesus\u2019 baptism that prompts impassioned overnight vigils and large-scale ceremonial baptisms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>For an alternative to the seasonal celebrations, head to\u00a0Australia\u2019s largest city\u00a0for the Sydney Festival, an eclectic three-week showcase of burlesque acts, circus and dance performances, art installations and family activities. If you\u2019re looking to gently cruise into the new year, take the pace down a notch or two in\u00a0Myanmar\u00a0as you drift serenely along the Ayeyarwady River on a boat tour or watch the sun set beyond the ethereal spires of\u00a0Bagan\u2019s temples.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2859416396 Ad jsx-3310914571 ad native light\" data-testid=\"ad-native-div\">\n<h2><strong>Adventure in January<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Start your year with some adrenaline-pumping adventures from across the globe. In January, huge dumps of powder turn\u00a0British Columbia\u00a0into the ultimate winter wonderland for skiers \u2013 with dozens of resorts, fewer crowds, varied terrain and even the opportunity to try a ski safari. Beginners looking for a\u00a0budget ski break\u00a0to cut their teeth should head to the\u00a0Balkans\u00a0for some more accessible mountain action and unbeatable apr\u00e8s-ski.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Alternatively, escape the Northern Hemisphere\u2019s winter climes with a surf break under the sunny skies of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/canary-islands\">Canary Islands<\/a>. Kitesurfers and windsurfers are also spoilt for wave-riding hotspots; and land-lovers can simply kickback on the golden shores or hike or cycle one of the region&#8217;s otherworldly volcanic landscapes. Over in\u00a0New Zealand, lap up some breathtaking scenery on a road trip through some of the\u00a0South Island\u2019s most iconic coastal landscapes.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Find your relaxation in January<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Whether you want to detox, rejuvenate or simply relax, we\u2019ve got four restful retreats that could be right up your street. When the climate turns cold in the Northern Hemisphere,\u00a0Budapest\u2019s hot springs and thermal baths are a great way to escape the chill and give yourself some much needed TLC in one fell swoop. Keep the spa treatments going over in the Caribbean with an array of Ayurvedic therapies, mud baths and holistic fitness programs on the stunning island of\u00a0St Lucia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the year 2020 peeks its head over the horizon, 366\u00a0days of epic adventures, cultural experiences, foodie forays and wondrous wildlife encounters stretch out before you. But it can be hard to know where to start. Here is the pick of the perfect passport-fillers for January. 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