A FIELD GUIDE TO THE CALENDAR

When to go

A month-by-month guide to chasing the light around the world, where to go, when the conditions line up, and why it's worth the trip. Built from my own travels, and the ones still on the list.

12 MONTHS · 36 DESTINATIONS
UPDATED FOR 2026
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