Sand dunes in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia. Older dunes are reddish and larger, newer dunes are yellow-brown. Author: Yathin S Krishnappa - CC BY-SA 3.0
Fall is the most colorful time of year, and, therefore, you must spend as much time as possible outside enjoying its romantic tones. Apart from the incredible colors that fall displays, there are a few more reasons to travel overseas during this period of the year is better for you. Firstly, it’s more budget-friendly than traveling in summer, no crowded places, and pleasant temperatures. Many experienced travelers prefer to take their holiday during the fall because they can still visit the most famous of the world’s destinations, but avoid millions of tourists. When traveling in fall, you can often get the feeling that the place you visit is only yours.
Greece is a popular tourist destination throughout the year, that’s why the best time to visit one of its islands or the northern Aegean coast is in fall. You will be surprised by the low prices offseason and you’ll enjoy being by the warm and calm sea. Having a Greek salad with loads of olives in one of the typical tavernas is a real treat for gourmands. You can rent an entire villa and enjoy the sunsets from a yard full of fig and olive trees.
How exciting does this sound? All Agatha Christie fans will vote for this one. Flying to Cairo in fall is cheaper than going there in summer. Plus, the temperatures are lower which will allow you explore the area without being worried that you’ll pass out on the sun. A river cruise is always a romantic way to get to know a new country, but doing it in Egypt is the best experience you can ever have.
On the journey, you’ll get to see old temples, the Valley of Kings, and when in Cairo, you can go and visit the pyramids. There are some places on Earth that you shouldn’t miss at any cost.
Beer, beer, and more beer! The world famous beer festival in Munich attracts people from all over the planet who want to join the biggest beer celebration event. Tons of Bavarian beer, sausages, and supersized pretzels are some of the delicious treats that you can find on the streets of Munich. It’s not quite your typical holiday, but if you like beer, learning some German, and meeting new people, Oktoberfest is waiting for you.
Namibia is home to two of Africa’s most precious deserts and if you’ve wanted to visit Africa all your life, now’s the time to do it. The Kalahari and Namib deserts will show you the world’s tallest dunes, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to observe the wildlife in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. In the Etosha National Park, there are 114 mammal species, 110 types of reptile and 340 bird species. Namibia is a great place to visit during the fall, and it’s an absolute must-see for every adventure traveler. Don’t miss this one!
Maybe Europe isn’t home to the world’s largest lakes, but it can be proud of the most beautiful alpine lakes on the planet. Most of them are located in the Central Alpine region. You should start in Switzerland, known for its dramatic lakeside sceneries. After visiting Zurich, Lucerne, Geneva, and Maggiore head to Lake Garda in Italy and then visit Lake Annecy in France. To finish the lake tour, head to the Balkans to enjoy the fantastic nature of Lake Bled in Slovenia and go on down to Macedonia to Ohrid Lake.
Our world is a beautiful place, and it would be a pity if we didn’t manage to see at least some of it during a lifetime. Choose your favorite place and book a flight. Good luck!
If you have any comments then please drop us a message on our Outdoor Revival Facebook page
If you have a good story to tell or blog let us know about it on our FB page, we’re also happy for article or review submissions, we’d love to hear from you.
We live in a beautiful world, get out there and enjoy it. Outdoor Revival – Reconnecting us all with the Outdoors.
Few sites in nature inspire more awe and wonder than waterfalls. As a result, these…
For a large number of animals, it's clear they descended from dinosaurs - think of…
Located deep in the heart of Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) is the world's…
Considering that the Earth is covered by more than 70% water there are plenty of…
Most major airports are tucked away far from the main thoroughfares of cities, meaning tourists…
Imagine swimming through the ocean, having a relaxing float in a creek or adventuring in…