Aspen grove with golden leaves lit by sunbeams and framed by evergreen trees at Golden Gate Canyon State Park in fall.
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Fall: The Best Trails & Scenic Spots for Colorado’s Golden Aspens

Crisp mountain air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and endless golden aspens swaying in the breeze—fall in Colorado is pure magic. And if you’re looking for some of the best places to soak in autumn colors near Denver, Golden Gate Canyon State Park fall foliage belongs at the very top of your list. Just 30…

Innsbruck’s Old Town Christmas Market at night, with a glowing Christmas tree and the famous Golden Roof lit up behind rows of festive stalls.
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Innsbruck Christmas Markets: A Festive Guide to Austria’s Alpine City

There’s something undeniably magical about Innsbruck at Christmas. I visited in November, just as the first stalls of the Innsbruck Christmas markets were opening, and the whole city seemed to transform overnight. Strings of twinkling lights appeared in the Old Town, mugs of steaming glühwein warmed chilly hands, and the pastel houses looked even more…

Colorful row of pastel houses along the Inn River in Innsbruck, with snowy mountain peaks rising dramatically behind, viewed from a bridge.
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Innsbruck in Winter: Cozy Things to Do Beyond Skiing & Snowboarding

I visited Innsbruck in winter for the first time in November 2023, and it didn’t take long for the city to completely charm me. Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Innsbruck is best known as a destination for skiing and snowboarding. But here’s the thing—I don’t do either of those. Instead, I came…

A hand holding a glass of hot Feuerzangenbowle mulled wine with festive branding, in front of a cozy market stall in Nuremberg.
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14 Best German Christmas Markets You Need to Visit This Winter

There’s no better place to experience the magic of the holiday season than at the best German Christmas markets. From medieval town squares glowing with fairy lights to the scent of roasted almonds and mulled wine drifting through the air, Germany’s Weihnachtsmärkte are the stuff of festive dreams. With more than a dozen markets under…

The Nuremberg Christmas Market glowing at night with Christmas lights, trees, and the illuminated facade of the Frauenkirche.
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The Ultimate Guide to German Christmas Markets: Everything You Need to Know

There’s truly nothing like visiting German Christmas markets in winter. Twinkling lights strung through medieval old towns, the sweet scent of candied almonds in the air, mugs of steaming mulled wine warming cold hands—it’s pure holiday magic. From the iconic Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg to charming small-town setups like Füssen’s romantic courtyard market, each one brings…

Visitors enter Cold Hollow Cider Mill through a red and white barn-style entrance decorated with pumpkins and flowers.
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Vermont Road Trip: A 2-Day Itinerary for Fall Foliage, Cider, and Cozy Small Towns

There’s nothing quite like a Vermont road trip in the fall. Crisp air, winding scenic drives, covered bridges, and the fiery glow of fall leaves in Vermont’s iconic Green Mountains—it’s the kind of getaway that feels straight out of a postcard. This two-day road trip was one I experienced firsthand with a friend, and it’s…