Snow Fun

Lots of Fun in the Snow and Then Some The great diversity of sights and natural wonders is one of the major reasons why people want to visit Switzerland. It's really a fun place to go to for a holiday or a vacation. If you're looking for a good time in the colder regions of the earth then this is the place to be. However, like every good there around, just try not to overdo things since too much of something truly good isn't really good at all.

The Swiss Diversity The climate in Switzerland is totally divine and carries quite a combination in terms of climactic diversity. There are places that are completely covered by glaciers, which are actually quite perfect for people who love to try some winter sports. Yet another phase to the overall weather of the country is the fact that there are also temperate areas just within a few kilometers where the snowy Alps are.

The lush quiet streams and beautiful greenery of the rolling hills are just a short drive from the extreme yet fun snow activities. If you want to get as much sun and have a quick escape from the extreme cold then drive to Ticino, which is the sunniest part of the country. It should be noted that the rain tends to be evenly spread throughout the year with no single month or period being rainier than others.

The appealing climate and the predictable weather make this place a great choice for a much awaited escape from the insanities of a nine-to-five job. The people here are just as diverse as the climate is wonderful, which might sound kind of weird sometimes. The locals here are of French, German, and Italian origin. There is an undiscriminating cultural diversity here, which pretty much reflects the beauty of the country.

And Then Some Now, if you haven't had enough of the snow then just head right on to Antarctica. Of course that's pushing the winter metaphor way too much. But you have to wonder why thousands of scientists flock to the South Pole and who discovered Antarctica. And no, they're not looking for Santa Claus since he's all the way up in the North Pole.

The name Antarctica actually means "the opposite of the north," which reflects its geographic setting on the opposite side of the North Pole. There are a lot of people who claim to have discovered the Arctic Continent though the claims can be disputed by anyone. Well, not that many people in the world care about who made the discovery but there is a lot of interest in the field of research. In fact, there are no people who live there on a permanent basis–just scientists rummaging about doing their research.

References: http://www.visitswitzerland.net/ http://www.whodiscoveredit.com/who-discovered-antarctica.html