Sometimes, we might even assume gatherings should be done in bars and not outdoors. We pack our sleeping bags and toss away our climbing gear till the dawn of the next Summer. That’s where this beautiful season is utterly misunderstood, it’s misunderstood because this season is generally the perfect time to pack your backpacks with the perfect gear and board the next flight, train or car to another destination. Why is it that this season possesses a stronger attraction to traveling compared to other seasons?
- Cheap Flights, Trains and Everything in Between.
During summer you may have noticed that everything from flight tickets, to train tickets increase at an alarming rate. To plan a vacation in Summer, you either must have your mind made up during the winter or have the bank balance to afford it during the summer. For those budget travelers, escaping from one continent to the other during the summer is an expensive gamble. However, as soon as the hype of summer has settled and the world goes back to its normal phase, the prices drops significantly. The hype of vacations and holidays are over hence hotels, hostels, flights and everything else in between reaches an almost 35% drop in prices. This is because the tourist seasons are off and there’s no more competition for space and time, instead that becomes an abundance. In Summer the market decides if you have room to stay in for the night or a flight to get out of the city in the morning. However, during Autumn, you’ll be the decider on where and how your cash is spent. Instead of compromising you would have the liberty to choose. Isn’t the freedom of choice amazing for travelers?
- Nature is Much More Mesmerizing in Autumn.
If you’re a traveler who travels despite any season, you will soon realize the only thing pretty about summer is its warm beaches. Nature often is overcrowded with bobbing heads and the journey to anywhere is a grueling combat with heat. You feel lethargic after a whole day of walking due to the heat and humidity. However, during the Autumn, nature announces itself in colors one can’t quite find in Photoshop. In Switzerland, at the slopes of Gruyere, you’ll find how nature can’t take your breath away. The colors of autumn can hold you to your grounds, offering you a perfect gift of romance, appreciation and love. Go on a camping trip to Gruyere, despite its expensive market; camping in Switzerland is definitely affordable. Grab yourself some amazing blocks of cheese, chocolates and enjoy the amazing delights of Autumn. Simplicity is something that you can definitely anticipate in this season. When the world turns off its alarming stress and just enjoy the sound of nature, that’s what traveling in Autumn brings. Wouldn’t you like to enjoy the silence sometimes?
- It’s A Perfect Time to Avoid Claustrophobia.
The one thing I personally despise about traveling is the situation where people from all around the world gather at one particular destination for the sake of taking pictures. The overwhelming number of people, crowding a certain street gives me the feeling of being trapped in a box. The one incident that jaunts, my memory would be in Split, Croatia where people from all around the world decided to crowd that tiny island. Even though the architecture and the atmosphere were amazing, I wasn’t able to enjoy my time there to the fullest. The crowd and suffocation created a claustrophobic atmosphere. The Autumn, however, sings a different tune; the amount of tourist reduces itself to a significant amount. When there are only a handful of travelers around the beautiful island of Monaco, it becomes a bliss to enjoy. You’ll be able to indulge in culture and food with no boundaries and finally, embrace the true reason of traveling. You would be able to meet new people and enjoy the comforts of networking. Experiences and happiness would be in abundance, when you needn’t worry about being crushed by mass tourism. Don’t you think so?
- You Can Choose to Relax and Unwind.
In a world where we are constantly stressed about our problems and issues, it might be difficult for one to comprehend the need to relax. Relaxation is a key to focus to living a healthy lifestyle, however, due to the pressures of relief, we often forget how to unwind. In summer, our excitement to explore and clear our bucket list, takes priority, therefore instead of unwinding we embark on an adventure. We climb, hike, city hop and push ourselves to our limits. Even though it’s a positive outlook towards our holidays, we never take the time to calm and spend time with our loved ones. In Autumn, the cold temperature and the soothing ambiance of nature gives you the opportunity to spend time and calm your senses with your loved ones. You can simply ride up a mountain chalet and enjoy the view or go to a new city and take a stroll. In the end, your loved ones are your pride and joy, hence allow Autumn to help you embrace it. In Conclusion. Although Spring, Summer and Winter portray the fairy tale of traveling, Autumn usually encompasses love, happiness, nature and adventure together. If you’re a person who looks forward to details and enjoys traveling based on emotion, then this is the perfect season for you to start. You’ll be lucky enough to avoid any selfie sticks that blocks your path and giving you the chance to be carefree for at least one season of the year. Featured photo credit: Google images via wallpaperscraft.com
