Autumn Colors

Autumn Colors

1. Patagonia, Chile

The Southern Hemisphere’s spring is a great time to visit Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. With fewer crowds than the peak summer season and better chances of seeing wildlife and avoiding harsh winds, November is a great time to visit Patagonia. There are good travel deals to be found at this time of year.

2. Alba, Italy

One of my best foodie trips in Europe has been the White Truffle Festival in Alba, Italy. This pretty town in Piedmont comes alive with the scent of the season. White truffles fill the air, the plates, and the shops as visitors from all over come to celebrate the delicacy. Make sure to arrive hungry!

3. New England, USA

One of my favorite things about going to university in Rhode Island was the abundance of fall foliage in New England. The drive from Providence to Boston was gorgeous, and a backpacking trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire was one of my most memorable college travel experiences.

4. St. Petersburg, Russia

Autumn in St Petersburg, dubbed ‘Golden Autumn’ by poet Pushkin, is arguably the city’s most beautiful season. The illustrious Summer Garden is transformed with colourful autumnal hues, the Russian Imperial Palaces are beautifully framed by falling leaves, and the crisp air cleanses the city after a warm summer. Autumn also means a reduction in crowds, making it one of the best times to enjoy sightseeing in St Petersburg.

5. Beijing, China

The Xiangshan Park in Beijing is one the most famous places in China to see the red leaves. Red Leaves Festival is held every Mid-October to early November. That is the busiest time of al year round. Travelers had better go there in weekdays to avoid great number of visitors in the weekends.

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