Autumn is not just about yellow leaves

Girona, Spain -Go up the hill to see autumn

Located between Perpignan and Barcelona, ​​Girona, the gateway to the Costa Brava, exudes a Mediterranean charm. Bridges, flower-filled balconies, Arab baths and majestic monasteries are just some of the surprises that the narrow alleys will bring you. What awaits you ahead may be the town center, where the familiar laughter of local tapas bars echoes in the distance.

*Mmust try:Climbing the narrow and steep steps up the hill to watch the autumn is the way many tourists will choose. But you will be different if you carry in your hand a bag of roasted chestnuts and panellets (nut cakes) like a true local.

Lake Como, Italy -Peaceful Oasis

The vast lakes at the foot of the majestic Alps are one of the impressions of Italy that you will remember for the rest of your life. The most prominent of which is Lake Como, where the year-round cool weather is hidden by the silhouettes of castles and private, magnificent villas.

The landscape here has been a source of inspiration for famous poets and composers. If you are a golf or sailing enthusiast, you can find your joy at the resorts in the area.

*Mmust try:When coming to Tremezzo - the city on Lake Como, you should not miss the opportunity to experience the Pizza of Pizzeria Balognett. The main highlight is the fragrant garlic sauce and the rare crispy crust.

Leyden, Netherlands -Small street along the canal

What is special about the oldest university city in the Netherlands? The answer does not lie in a building, a famous person or a mysterious history, but in the overall peaceful life flowing on the cobblestone streets, beside the flower-filled bridge or simply a market day that comes back to the square.

Leyden - the hometown of the famous painter Rembrandt - is considered one of the oldest and most romantic cities in the land of windmills thanks to the simple life of the people there. If you are fascinated by the beauty of the flowers, you can leisurely cycle back to the center to immerse yourself in the space surrounded by the colors and scents of the neighboring flower farms.

*Mmust try:“Broodje Haring” is a sandwich of salted raw herring, served with chopped onions. A national dish of the Netherlands, sold on every crowded street. The Dutch like to eat this dish without bread, then they hold the fish by the tail, tilt the head up and let the fish slide down their stomachs!

Munich, Germany -Oktoberfest season

Berlin, with its large and small parks dyed in the golden autumn sunshine, is probably the first place you think of for your upcoming trip, but Munich has more to offer than you expect. From September 17 to October 3 this year, millions of visitors from all over the world will join in the joyful atmosphere of the world's largest and most famous beer festival: Oktoberfest. On this occasion, 6 major breweries (Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, Spaten and Hofbräuhaus) will bring you a special party with beers brewed just for the festival.

*MMust try:Weisswurst, a white sausage made primarily from ground veal and bacon, is a Bavarian dish that also makes a great beer snack.

Budapest, Hungary -Soak in the Eastern European autumn weather

Why visit Budapest this season? Because this place possesses the classic beauty of a series of Baroque architectural works shining in the honey-colored afternoons, creating a rare poetic scene next to the clear blue Danube.

It would be a mistake to come here without trying to soak in the natural hot water of the hundreds of years old baths. Széchenyi, the largest medicinal bath in Europe, is definitely the ideal destination for the cold days in this city known as the “Paris of the East”.

*Mmust try:Lángos, a street food dish of sour cream, garlic, cheese, ham and sauce, this Hungarian pride can now be found in many other European countries, with different variations – sometimes topped with tomato sauce, other times with cabbage.

Minho, Portugal -Enjoying wine between "green garden"

What could be better than exploring Portugal’s largest wine-growing region, with its long-standing winemaking tradition dating back to Roman times, as the foliage changes colour? After witnessing the valley’s incredible natural beauty, stop by a rural winery to chat with locals about the grapes and the seasons, or simply enjoy a refreshing, sweet sip of Vinho Verde.

*Mmust try:Pasteis de nata is a dessert that you will never forget after just one taste. Behind the crispy baked crust is the fresh scent of lemon, the strong aroma of cinnamon and the lingering vanilla flavor.

Corsica, France -The muse of France in the Mediterranean

Corsica is like a bridge between modern society and wild nature. There are many options to explore here: Visit the ancestral home where the great emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was born, stroll in the centuries-old citadel of Bonifacio, immerse yourself in the mysterious stories made from the limestone mountains stretching along the bay of Porto. Or simply rent a car and just go through the vineyards, olive groves and pine forests connecting the cities changing leaves... All are valuable options for your journey.

*Must-try dishes:There’s nothing like an afternoon on the island corner, ordering a charcuterie platter with figatelli, coppa, lonzu, bulagna, and more meats in all their different ways. But meat without wine flowing down your chest is like talking about Napoleon without mentioning his love affairs.

Article: Trang Ami

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