Autumn is by far my favourite season. I love the crisp orange leaves falling off the trees, walks in the dark under the glow of street lights and cuddling up in front of a roaring fire in a village pub drinking mulled cider or wine. It is the perfect time to travel as it is cheap, the streets are romantically and you get to see the change of season in another country. Here's just a few of the reasons I enjoy travelling in the autumn.
Fewer crowds
Most people use up their annual leave in the spring and summer, meaning that when you travel in the autumn there's generally fewer crowds. You can walk the streets knowing there's plenty of foot path ahead, go into museums without a stampede of tourists waiting impatiently behind you and also not have to book as far in advance to eat out at the best places in the city.
Great deals
Because less people travel in the autumn, it means that you are often able to find some great deals. Hotels will have beds still available, airlines will have seats to fill and all of them will happily fight over your custom to ensure money is still coming in.
Beautiful autumnal colours
Autumn is one of those most photogenic months with it's warm orange glow and the mix mustard yellow and the dark green crushed leaves. In my opinion, it makes everywhere look that little bit more magical. The photograph above was taken on a morning walk through Vondel Park in Amsterdam, it is one of my favourite autumnal photographs.
Authentic Experience
As the tourist season comes to end an end, a lot of the commercial tourist traps end up closing and all that is left are the places where the locals eat, drink and shop. It immerses you in culture and you will learn a lot more about the place you are visiting.
It's not actually that cold
A lot of people put off travelling in autumn because they think it will be too cold, but that's not always the case. Yes, you may need to pack an extra jumper, but the majority of the time the weather is bearable and in places like Barcelona the temperature still remains in its twenties until the beginning of winter.
Do you travel in the autumn?
I agree about the fewer crowds, this is the main reason I always travel after the Summer holidays are over x
ReplyDeleteSo true! It's amazing to go travelling (most places, really, but Europe as well) and see fewer people. It means you have more time to really enjoy everything.
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We went to Amsterdam for Christmas one year and it was amazing.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind travelling in autumn to be honest, autumn is my favourite time of year!
ReplyDeleteThe fact its cheaper to travel just makes it a bonus
I love booking city breaks, especially in autumn. We are going to Amsterdam in a couple of weeks time!
ReplyDeleteI love visiting europe during the colder months. Last year we went to poland in december and a few years before we went to bruges xxx
ReplyDeleteYes I travel as much as I can in Autumn and winter months than summer and spring for the reasons mentioned above in your post
ReplyDeleteI agree - it's not cold at all at the moment and places look stunning in the autumn sunshine x
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I have never travelled during autumn but this is something I would love to do! But with the little man it will be such a hassle! The jackets and coats and thermals! But definitely something I would look forward to one the kids are older!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. You can get cheaper deals and not contend with so many people. I was in Paris this weekend and it was so nice to not have quite as many crowds x
ReplyDeleteEurope is the best for autumn.
ReplyDeleteive never travelled in autumn but i may have to start considering it now
ReplyDeleteAutumn is definitely my favorite season! everything's so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAutumn is my favourite time of the year. I love the changing leaves and the crispness of it all. I have taken many trips here and abroad in the Autumn and have always been blessed with good weather :)
ReplyDeleteTravelling off seasons is perfect in so many ways. Couple that with the beauty of Autumn and it's perfect for travelling. x
ReplyDeleteI love Autumn but I am all about winter, give me the cold!!
ReplyDeleteWe love this time of year too! Traveling and seeing the wonderful countryside is such a photographers dream with all the beautiful autumnal colours xx
ReplyDeleteI have to agree the Autumnal colours can be quite lovely. Yo can get some great photos!
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