India - National Parks are open and winter renders milder climates across the nation. Tiger-spotting season is in full swing and parks such as Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Ranthambore, Corbett, or Pench are good places to begin your explorations.

Falkland Islands, Antarctica - Head to the bottom of the world to explore the Falkland Islands (classified under the Antarctic zone). You can spot five species of penguins during the mating season here including King, Rockhopper, Gentoo, Magellanic, and Macaroni penguins.

Norway - Catch the spectacular Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in Norway. The stunning phenomenon is caused by eruptions on the sun, and can only be seen when it is dark. Due to the fairly long periods of darkness in November and December, this is an ideal time to travel to Lofoten in Norway to admire the Northern Lights.

Kasanka National Park, Zambia - Watch in amazement as millions of straw-coloured fruit bats gather against the setting sun. The bats visit Kasanka to feed on the abundant fruit here in this season. Combine this trip to see the bat migration with a tour of South Luangwa National Park where you can see the endemic Thornicroft’s giraffe amongst other game.