Quebec City in February is a frozen fairy tale. The annual Winter Carnival has a giant ice palace and a scary mascot named Bonhomme. He’s a snowman in a red tuque who never smiles.
You can sled down a massive slide or drink Caribou—a boozy concoction that tastes like warm maple syrup mixed with courage. Locals swear it keeps you alive in -20°C weather.
Quirky fact: the ice hotel has real beds made of ice. You sleep on a wooden plank. It’s terrible for your back, but amazing for your Instagram.
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Try Morocco. February is perfect for wandering Marrakesh without melting. The desert nights are cold enough for blankets, but the days are golden.
You can get lost in a souk and bargain for a lantern that looks very vintage. It’s probably made in China, but you’ll pretend it’s from 1920.
Fun detail: the goats climb argan trees here. Yes, goats in trees. They’re not photoshopped.
