the Travel Enthusiast
- 29 Aug
The best destinations for fall foliage viewing
For anyone who lives in the US or has spent a lot of time in the US, the words ‘fall foliage ‘ inevitably conjure up images of New England. However, the very pleasant activity of watching the multicolored leaves of autumn is subject to no geographical bounds other than an appropriate latitude, and whichever continent you are currently located on, you can find places to watch the fall foliage (in the southern hemisphere, though, you will have to wait until it’s autumn).
In a few months, temperate regions in the northern hemisphere will decorated in red and gold, and here are some of the best destinations for fall foliage viewing that you might consider visiting. …
- 04 Aprtomtum in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 US towns stuck in time
It is amazing how the most nondescript spot on the map can sometimes prove to be a tourist-magnet in disguise, especially if we’re talking about small towns. The beauty of some small towns is the fact that they are not even aware of their own touristic potential – until a curious traveler makes them known in some way.
Here are some small towns whose main attraction is the fact that they seem to be caught in a time-warp, and nothing has changed there in decades. If you want to travel back to the past, here are the top 5 US towns stuck in time. …
- 01 FebEdina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Wacky tourist attractions in New England
Among all the states of the US, the six making up New England are perhaps the one that is thought to preserve the most of the old world charm of Europe. As one of the oldest settled regions in the US, New England is expected to have its own endearing quirks.
Some of its attractions seem corny, but they are well loved by the tourists nonetheless. But these attractions are anything but ordinary, bordering on the bizarre, and yet they are strangely fascinating. Here are some of the wacky tourist attractions in New England. …
- 15 OctTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
New England’s Events During the Fall Foliage
Need a late-fall, family-friendly trip idea? Or you’d rather travel alongside your friends? Either way, this time around with fall in full bloom, you could go leaf-peeping, a concept that’s becoming more and more popular. And what better destination for a colorful encounter with the nature than New England, well-known for its picture-perfect scenery painted in shades of yellow, red and green and for the enormous leaves carpets you can find here?
They say there’s no better place in the whole country to enjoy the fall foliage season than New England and not just because of the breathtaking sights, but because fall’s best harvest and cultural festivals take place every year in this region. Therefore, whether it’s a few days of hiking, discovering the nature, carving or tasting pumpkins, joining the locals for a festival, New England seems to be the perfect destination for both the weekend and the day trippers. Since this region seems to be the fall’s travelling hotspot, here are some of the main events and festivals it hosts in the following period. Mark them on your calendar and hit the road! …