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- 07 Sep
Edina in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTSTop 5 autumn travel ideas
According to some, summer is the best season for traveling, and although each traveler probably has their personal preferences regarding seasons, every time of the year is fit for some type of travel, or some destination or another.
Autumn can be rainy and dreary in some parts of the world, while in other corners of the planet the fall season is the time of the year when everything is at its most brilliant and colorful. Eve if you had a summer full of great trips, don’t waste your autumn and its many possibilities for travel – to give you nudge, here are top 5 autumn travel ideas.
Autumn Walking Festival in the Isle of Man, UK
In early October every year, on the Isle of Man there’s a nice walking festival that every amateur rambler should consider. This walking festival has trail for every level of ability, from three mile long walks to a fourteen mile long demanding walk. Participants can book as many events as they want, so you don’t have to push yourself to walk more than you can or want.
Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany
The most boisterous event in all of Germany originated as the wedding celebration of the Crown Prince Ludwing and Theresa of Saxony. Oktoberfest has been celebrated for more than 170 years, and if this is not an assurance of quality, nothing is. Lots of beer, bratwurst, great music and other activities await you.
Drink new wine in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
The inhabitants of Beaujolais swear that there’s nothing better than a glass of fresh Beaujolais wine accompanied by a serving of grilled herring on the quays. The local fishermen celebrate the arrival of the first herring of the season, so this is your chance to partake in a good-natured French fisherman’s celebration.
Admire the fall foliage in New England
Autumn is not autumn if there aren’t any golden-red leaves, and the most brilliant fall foliage can be admired best in New England. How about going on a week-long trek through the forests of New England, and getting as close and personal as possible with the foliage? Acadia National Park, the Appalachian Trail, the White Mountains, etc are great places for autumn travel.
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travel search by Travelgrove (get this widget)The mid-autumn festival, Hanoi, Vietnam
If you want to celebrate autumn in style, head to Hanoi where the mid-autumn festival does everything that’s possible to welcome the fall season properly. Also known as the Moon Festival, the mid-autumn celebration is an occasion when children carry lanterns, there are parades in the city, dragon dances and a lot of traditional food, including delicious moon cakes.
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