It’s that time of year again where we’re all not ready for the winter weather to head our way, but we come to terms with preparing for that cold weather.

Don’t forget that there are so many sustainable ways to embrace local travel this autumn!

If you’re not in an area to watch the fall foliage, here are some great places to travel to:

• Canada 
• United States of America 
• Germany 
• Switzerland 
• France 
• Luxembourg 
• Ireland 

While we may all to often get caught up with seeing all the local tourist sites, don’t forget to stop and enjoy where you are. Breath in the smells of the nature and start exploring the unseen. Here are five tips to help you make the best of your fall time travel:

Go for a Hike

The absolute best way to experience fall foliage is to put on a pair of hiking shoes and head for the wilderness. There are some absolutely stunning hikes throughout the globe, perhaps you can name a few of your favorite?

Photo Credit: Ken Slade

Go Pumpkin Picking

This is a very traditional thing to do for North Americans, it can also be done in other areas across the globe and is a great idea if you’re looking to make some pumpkin pie or pumpkin squash to celebrate the change in season.

Photo Credit: Irina Patrascu

Learn How to Bake some Fall Favorites 

We’ve all got our fall favorites, no matter where in the world you might end up. Try something new this year, whether you’re at home or abroad, learn how to cook a new seasonal dish. Have you tried butternut squash, pumpkin pie, baked cinnamon apples, or glazed figs?

Photo Credit: Sea Turtle

Check out the Local Farmers Markets 

Every season harvests some wonderful fruit and veg, but there’s something special about the cooler fall weather and the beautiful autumn decor when you visit the markets at this time of year. Apples, artichokes, cabbage, fennel, garlic and pumpkins… do you need more of a reason to shop local this season?

Photo Credit: Cathy Arkle

Enjoy the Warm Drinks of Autumn 

As the weather starts to cool down, this is when we get to start pulling out our old drink recipes and having some fun with some warmer cocktails. Here are a few that you must try:

• Candycane Hot Chocolate 
• Chai Tea 
• Mulled Spiced Cider 
• Egg Nog 
• Hazelnut Hot Toddy

Photo Credit: Mike Kniec

Did we forget any other traditional events, food or drink from your town? Be sure to let us know how the world should be celebrating the welcoming of fall!