It takes a hardy traveler to visit a place in the depths of winter — snow, cold, winds, and long stretches of darkness are the main culprits. But as these images below will show you, winter can be the most beautiful time to visit some destinations, not to mention you might be the only traveler around. Just remember to wear layers!
All images and photographer notes below come courtesy of our friends at Global Yodel, an online travel community spreading the message that “one’s home is another’s destination.” Check out their brand-new site design at GlobalYodel.com.