Wanderlust Travel – October-November 2023
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Welcome at Wanderlust Travel Magazine October-November 2023 issue
This past summer has been challenging for many people around the world. While traditionally considered the high season for much of the Northern Hemisphere, climate change is shifting perceptions of when and how we should travel. Record temperatures and devastating wildfires – from Canada and Hawaii to much of the Mediterranean – have destroyed swathes of nature, wreaking havoc on livelihoods and, less crucially, impacting travel plans.
We’re hoping that autumn, with its milder weather and fewer crowds, will yield less dramatic news and afford plenty of opportunities to get back out there. The weather, despite its climate change-induced unpredictability, is one of the reasons Wanderlust recommends the USA and Canada as two of the best places to visit at this time of year (p114). Nature’s unrivalled palette delivers a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges and yellows in the form of fall foliage, particularly on the East Coast (think New England, Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia) and around the Great Lakes.
The season also brings with it a calendar filled with festivals and events, opening the door for exploring national parks and popular historic sites across the USA and Canada, from Colorado’s Mesa Verde (p84) to Alberta’s Lake Louise (p66), without the summer hordes.
Beyond North America, the Middle East also shines as a destination for autumn travel. Our founding editor, Lyn Hughes, recently led a Wanderlust team afforded unprecedented access to Jeddah’s UNESCO-listed historic district, Al-Balad, and shares the magic of one of Arabia’s still undiscovered gems this issue (p168). There is plenty to see closer to home too, and weventured out to North Wales (p152) for a slow journey through a region that is reinventing itself.
If you’ve ever suffered from the autumn blues, make sure you plan ahead by picking some great destinations to explore. It is the antidote that works every time!
Safe Travels,
George Kipouros
Editor in Chief
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